Worldwide, tourism has proven to be a powerful force for economic development in recent years. According to the World Tourism Organization, tourism accounts for approximately 10% of global GDP, that ...

Gaming tourism has become a significant factor in shaping local economies, attracting visitors eager to experience entertainment and leisure activities. As gaming attractions continue to expand, they ...

The rise of entrepreneurship-led development has led to greater collaboration between economic development and tourism efforts. With fewer people moving, regions must make their communities more ...

Discover how South Africa's investment in science infrastructure, particularly the Square Kilometre Array, is not only ...

Former professor Dr. David Birch of MIT found that up to 80% of job growth in any community is generated by the businesses already located there and not by attraction efforts. Economic development in ...

Economic development activities can deliver broad value to communities, driving business growth, attracting investment and creating a foundation for prosperity, a point reinforced by the results of a ...

Local government leaders agreed that economic development, cooperation and regionalism were among the top things a leader in the CSRA must focus on. During a leadership conference held last week ...

Hoosier Energy is celebrating 75 years as a generation and transmission cooperative delivering reliable and affordable electricity. The central Indiana-based footprint of Hoosier Energy has expanded ...

A drop in occupancy rates at Arlington hotels is raising concerns about how long a rebound might take and the ripple effects ...

Local development officials are once again making community development a top priority as they gear up for the next round of state funding for economic development initiatives. The officials on ...

The City of Pueblo announced in a press release on Tuesday the termination of its contract with the local economic development agency known as PEDCO as of the end of the year. More than forty years ...