"International and domestic travelers are essentially redefining how they discover the U.S.," an expert told Newsweek.

The Kentucky African American Heritage Trail features dozens of sites across the state. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Liam Niemeyer) LOUISVILLE — Gov. Andy Beshear joined state tourism officials ...

According to Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, tourism generated nearly $13 billion for the state of Kentucky and created more than 91,000 jobs in 2022.

In 2023, Kentucky distilleries drew in more than 2.5 million visitors, a 14% increase from 2022 — the previous "best year" for tourism in the industry.

Kentucky’s tourism industry stayed on its record-setting pace in 2023, generating an economic impact approaching $14 billion while sustaining nearly 100,000 jobs, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday.

In neighboring Pike County, tourism created 924 jobs and $8.6 million in tax revenue. Perhaps the biggest numbers for Eastern Kentucky came from Boyd County, which saw 1,119 jobs and $12.2 in tax ...

On June 16, community leaders gathered at the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky, to officially unveil a statewide African American Heritage Trail, featuring over 50 historical sites that ...

Tourism in Kentucky generated $12.9 billion in economic impact and 91,668 jobs last year.

In 2012, the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour was established to "showcase smaller distilleries," the release said. Attendance at the 24 featured distilleries was 738,287 in 2022.

Last year marked a record year for Kentucky tourism, drawing in nearly $14 billion in spending according to the state’s Department of Tourism. The state said tourism led to more than 95,000 jobs.

Kentucky Just Opened an African American Heritage Trail—With 50 Sites Celebrating Black History The sites honor individuals and communities who helped to shape Kentucky’s history and culture.