Tourism

Downtown Springfield hosted several major events with hundreds of thousands of people boosting the local economy. In a news release sent to 22News from Jen Bryan at MassMutual Center, the events held in Fiscal Year 2023 (July 2022 through June 2023) brought an economic impact of an estimated $56.6 million to restaurants, bars, hotels, parking…

The business community in Franklin County using their time after hours this Wednesday evening to network and discuss the latest in their sector. A large turnout in Bernardston, with more than 200 people attending ‘After Hours’, the monthly event hosted by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. The meet-up took place at the newly reopened…

The picturesque Pioneer Valley region has been recognized as one of the “most underrated destinations in the USA” by CNN Travel. An accolade that shines a spotlight on the scenic beauty, vibrant culture, and unique hidden experiences that await visitors in this hidden gem of New England. CNN Travel’s recent article titled “25 of the…

Reminiscing on his own baseball heyday as a catcher in the John L. Sullivan Sandlot League and later for the High School of Commerce, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno recalled what it meant to play a game at Forest Park’s Walker Memorial Grandstand. “As a kid, when you had a game at [Forest Park’s] diamond No.…

We are just days away from the Hooplandia basketball tournament tipping off at the Eastern States Exposition fairgrounds, which could mean a big weekend for local businesses. The three-on-three tournament is starting this weekend and the family and staff at Mamma Mia’s Pizzeria, located just across the street from the event, are hyped up. “We’re…

It was a night of highlighting the young leaders that have made a difference here in western Massachusetts. People gathered at the Log Cabin in Holyoke to celebrate ’40 under Forty’ class of 2023. The highly anticipated gala, hosted by BusinessWest, is meant to recognize and honor the rising stars in the regional business community.…

These events led to more than just ticket sales as visitors filled restaurants, bars, hotels, parking lots, and other venues across Springfield and surrounding communities. “We know, for a fact, that some of the people who competed stayed over because Bruno Mars was playing,” said Mary Kay Wydra, president of the Greater Springfield Convention and…

Two familiar faces will be serving as co-commissioners of the upcoming Hoolandia tournament. Officials with the Eastern States Exposition said that the roles will be held by Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and former Massachusetts and current NCAA President Charlie Baker. Healey and Baker played basketball at Harvard and Healey went on to play professional basketball…

Breeze Airways announced a summer sale for fights out of Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks. The airline billed the deal as its “summer blockbuster” sale. Fares on 11 routes from Hartford will be discounted from July 5 through Aug. 8, if purchased by June 19. Charleston, SC starting from $49 Las Vegas, NV starting…