Kentucky Tourism, Arts & Heritage Cabinet

Kentucky Tourism, Arts & Heritage Cabinet

Government Administration

Frankfort, Kentucky 1,084 followers

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The Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet is dedicated to fostering and promoting the state's rich heritage as well as continuing Kentucky's long history of being a premiere travel destination for all travelers to enjoy. The Cabinet serves as Kentucky's top tourism agency, and collaborates with local tourism partners to coordinate tourism, arts and heritage efforts through legislation, tourism development, and marketing/outreach. Kentucky tourism is an $11.8 billion industry that brings millions of visitors to the Commonwealth each year. As one of the state's largest economic generators, tourism serves as a mechanism for driving economic growth in communities within all 120 Kentucky counties. Under the leadership of Secretary Casebier, the Cabinet oversees the following agencies: Department of Tourism Department of Parks Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Kentucky Historical Society Kentucky Humanities Council Kentucky Heritage Council Kentucky Venues Center for African American Heritage Kentucky Performing Arts Governor's School for the Arts Kentucky Artisan Center in Berea Kentucky Arts Council Kentucky Horse Park

Website
http://tah.ky.gov
Industry
Government Administration
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Frankfort, Kentucky
Type
Government Agency

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  • In honor of Black History Month, Governor Andy Beshear joined tourism officials and local leaders Monday to highlight the multicounty tourism initiative Kentucky Black Trailblazers in Simpsonville. During the visit, Gov. Beshear highlighted the importance of investing in tourism and encouraged the public to explore these enriching New Kentucky Home experiences., which uses augmented reality technology to share stories about luminaries such as Muhammad Ali, the Harlem Hellfighters and many other incredible Black historical figures. To find a list of sites, visit https://lnkd.in/gCQFSvCh.

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  • My Old Kentucky Home's campground is undergoing some exciting New Kentucky Home renovations! The $4 million project will update 39 full-service campsites and provide a modern bathhouse. This project underscores Governor Andy Beshear's strong commitment to improving facilities across Kentucky State Parks campgrounds, providing visitors with modern amenities to fit today’s needs. The project is estimated to be completed by late summer 2025. We look forward to sharing the final look with you!

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  • *Update* The Kentucky State Parks Writing Retreat with Crystal Wilkinson & Frank X Walker, initially scheduled for February 7-8, has been postponed. We appreciate your understanding and will provide a new date soon. Stay tuned for more information! Thank you for your continued interest, and we look forward to seeing you at the retreat!

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  • Spots are filling up! Register now for the Kentucky State Parks Writing Retreat with Crystal Wilkinson & Frank X Walker, Feb. 7-8, General Butler State Resort Park. The retreat is a New Kentucky Home experience that includes writing workshops with guided discussions and sessions. The overnight package option includes lodging and meals, and day packages are also available. The retreat begins on the evening of Friday, Feb. 7, and concludes on Saturday, Feb. 8. Packages: ▶️ Overnight package (includes lodging for one night, breakfast and dinner): $250 plus tax  ▶️ Day package with (1) meal (breakfast or lunch): $150 plus tax  ▶️ Day package with workshop only: $125 plus tax To register, call the park at 502-732-4384 and use group code 7210. An itinerary will be provided following registration.

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  • *REGISTER NOW!* Kentucky State Parks Writing Retreat with @crystal wil Crystal Wilkinson & Frank X Walker, Feb. 7-8, General Butler State Resort Park. The retreat is a New Kentucky Home experience that includes writing workshops with guided discussions and sessions. The overnight package option includes lodging and meals, and day packages are also available. The retreat begins on the evening of Friday, Feb. 7, and concludes on Saturday, Feb. 8. Packages: ▶️ Overnight package (includes lodging for one night, breakfast and dinner): $250 plus tax ▶️ Day package with (1) meal (breakfast or lunch): $150 plus tax ▶️ Day package with workshop only: $125 plus tax To register, call the park at 502-732-4384 and use group code 7210. An itinerary will be provided following registration.

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  • 🎉Big News for Kentucky: this year, Tourism Development Projects broke the all-time record with 10 NEW PROJECTS in 2024! With 1,696 jobs and $256 million in private investment, this is the second straight record-breaking year, as Governor Andy Beshear announced. This reflects ongoing growth in Kentucky’s tourism industry, as last year, the state achieved its best year for tourism on record, generating an economic impact of $13.8 million and sustaining 95,222 jobs. Here's to continued growth for Kentucky Tourism! Read more: https://lnkd.in/gjhghUmF

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  • Kentucky Tourism, Arts & Heritage Cabinet reposted this

    Create New Christmas Traditions Along the Kentucky Main Street Peppermint Trail FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 27, 2024) – This holiday season, Team Kentucky invites you to jingle all the way along the Kentucky Main Street Peppermint Trail. Twenty-three Kentucky Main Street communities are preparing to spread joy and magic along the Peppermint Trail – an initiative to increase visitation to small towns, local businesses and artisans during the Christmas season. “The Peppermint Trail is a great way for travelers to explore our New Kentucky Home as we come together to celebrate our great downtowns and support local businesses during the Christmas season,” said Gov. Andy Beshear. “Let’s embrace the spirit of giving by supporting our Kentucky Main Street communities.” From now until Dec. 24, visitors can enjoy local foods and shop for unique gifts as they stroll through the heart of downtown areas of Kentucky Main Street communities. The Peppermint Trail offers a chance to experience authentic holiday traditions such as tree lightings, parades, ice rinks and more while showing our New Kentucky Home spirit and supporting local communities. New this year is the “Peppermint Passport,” featuring Kentucky Main Street communities along the Peppermint Trail. Collect stamps from at least four communities along the trail and drop off your passport to enter for a chance to win a prize package valued at $1,000. Participating communities include Bardstown, Beattyville, Campbellsville, Carrollton, Grayson, Guthrie, La Grange, London, Maysville, Middlesboro, Morehead, Murray, Paducah, Perryville, Pikeville, Pineville, Salyersville, Scottsville, Shelbyville, Springfield, Taylorsville, Tri-Cities of Cumberland (Cumberland, Benham and Lynch) and Williamsburg.

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