Tourism

Fall is in the air. The leaves are changing. Families from the CSRA and beyond would normally descend upon Western North Carolina to soak in the orange, red, and yellow leaves that beckon. A three-and-a-half-hour drive for a getaway to Asheville and surrounding towns might be an annual family plan this time of year. Nothing is normal right now for our neighbors in the so-called Land of Sky region. While the CSRA is still in recovery mode from Hurricane Helene, parts of the scenic attractions in Western North Carolina are

Augusta is known as the Cyber City and this month, there will be a financial bump for the community, thanks to a big conference in the middle of the month. Tourism professionals from Destination Augusta and the Augusta Sports Council estimate that about 8,255 visitors will be attending meetings, reunions, events, and sporting events in Augusta’s River Region and will generate at least $4,183,810 in total estimated economic impact (EEI) in August 2024. More than 3/4’s of the economic impact will come from a week-long conference at Tech Net Augusta

About $18 million of tourism spending will be circulating around the CSRA, thanks to the Nike Peach Jam and Peach Invitational Tournament later in July—according to Destination Augusta and the Greater Augusta Sports Council. The tourism arms of Augusta expect more than 16.000 visitors attending those sporting events, meetings, and reunions in July, with a projection of $20,409,989 in economic impact. This includes eight family reunions and many other events and workshops. According to DA and GASC, there are nearly 30,000 jobs that are part of the Leisure and Hospitality

The people responsible for supporting tourism in Augusta have celebrated the annual National Travel and Tourism Week from May 19 through 25. Destination Augusta threw two parties to mark the importance of the week, including the 5th anniversary of a shop designed to draw people downtown. Augusta & Co. at 1010 Broad Street, opened its doors in 2019. It serves as a Welcome Center and clearinghouse for what the city offers. “We did our homework and our research, including getting input from our customers. Augusta & Co. was purposefully designed

Fast on the heels of the 2024 Masters Tournament, Augusta National Women’s Amateur, and the Drive, Chip and Putt Competition, Augusta Regional Airport is preparing for another large-scale event. The second annual Augusta Air Show is set for May 25 and 26. The U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demo Team is this year’s headliner. According to the team’s media guide, the team is stationed at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia and “performs precision aerial maneuvers to demonstrate the unique capabilities of the fifth-generation fighter aircraft. The team also teams