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Hawai'i Tourism Authority supports spring festivals and events on Hawai'i Island, Kaua'i
Maui Now
As part of its destination management kuleana to reinvest funding back into the community, the Hawai'i Tourism Authority announced its support of seven festivals and events occurring this spring on Hawai'i Island and Kaua'i. A Request for Proposals will be issued in the coming weeks for HTA's 2023 Community Enrichment Program to support community-based festivals, events and projects occurring throughout the state from May to December 2023. Read More
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Gov. Pritzker Awards $22.5 Million to Boost Tourism, Support Illinois Festivals and Attractions
Effingham Radio
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity joined legislators and leaders in the tourism industry to award $22.5 million in grant funding for 89 projects across Illinois through the Tourism Attractions and Festivals Grant program. Designed to support local festivals and attractions and drive tourism across the state, Illinois increased the funding available from $15 million to $22.5 million in order to support additional attractions. Read More
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Florida's Anti-Drag Bill Might Impact Gay Pride Parades
WTVJ-TV
A controversial bill targeting drag performances that passed by the Florida Senate on Tuesday has the potential to impact gay pride events, according to the organizer of Miami Beach Pride. The "Protection of Children" bill includes language vague enough to create a chilling effect on drag queens participating in parades. Read More
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California's Morgan Hill Mushroom Festival canceled after security company pulled out
The Mercury News
This year's Morgan Hill Mushroom Festival has been canceled after the security company hired for the festival terminated its contract, organizers said this week. The 42nd annual festival was supposed to take place May 27 and 28 in downtown Morgan Hill. Festival executive director Sunday Minnich said the security company cited "liability reasons," and with less than two months to go, the Morgan Hill Police Department wouldn't have enough time to vet a new company. Read More
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Disco Donnie Planning 2024 Texas Festival Celebrating Total Solar Eclipse
Billboard
Legendary concert promoter James "Disco Donnie" Estopinal is planning a new festival for central Texas, timed to coincide with a rare total solar eclipse that will be visible across North America next year. Dubbed the Texas Eclipse, the celebration will take place April 8, 2024 in Burnet at Reveille Peak Ranch, located just 60 minutes outside of Austin. Read More
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Netherlands festival goers planning to use more drugs to save costs on food, drinks
NL Times
Nineteen percent of festival goers expect to use more drugs than usual this season due to the increased ticket prices, EenVandaag reports after surveying its youth panel. "For 20 euros, you have an ecstasy pill and a whole day of water at a festival. With beer and food, you spend three times as much," one respondent said. Nearly half, 43 percent, said they plan to drink less or buy cheaper drinks. A quarter will eat less or cheaper. Read More
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Many festivals in the Netherlands not happening this year as organizers struggle to stay afloat
NL Times
Many mainly smaller events and festivals aren't happening this year. Rising costs on top of heavy blows dealt by the coronavirus pandemic mean that festival organizers struggle to keep their heads above water, De Telegraaf reported. Some of the many events not happening this year: Welcome To The Future in Amsterdam, Into the Summer Festival in Zwolle, Young Art Festival in Beverwijk, Welcome to the Village in Friesland, Parkpop in The Hague, Gebroeders van Lyborch Festival in Nijmegen, and Festival Op't Eiland. Utrecht's Liberation Day festival also almost didn't happen but managed to pull through thanks to guarantees from two large sponsors. Read More
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Thailand hopes for major splash in tourism during Songkran
The Associated Press via ABC News
Hordes of revelers toted colorful water guns Thursday as Thailand kicked off its exuberant three-day Songkran festival at full blast for the first time since 2019, hoping for a significant boost in tourism after the industry was devastated by coronavirus travel restrictions. The New Year celebration's signature water fighting — a major draw for tourists — had been banned or discouraged since 2020 to curb the spread of the virus, and its full-scale return was widely promoted. Read More
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Thailand's Air Quality Could Cloud Songkran Festival
VOA
The long-awaited relaunch of Thailand's Songkran festival could be overshadowed by the country's air pollution. In the northern city of Chiang Mai, a thick haze of air pollution has been present in recent weeks, and experts are warning that conditions are likely to hamper tourism surrounding the upcoming national holiday. Thailand is set to mark its famed New Year festivities for the first time in three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
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Why Building A Fifth Theme Park In Florida Could Give Disney A Happy Ending In Its Battle With Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
Forbes
Disney isn't used to losing. Its fairytales are famous for good triumphing over evil and the heroes always save the day. However, real life is a little more complicated than that as the Mouse has found in a feud with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. It is using every trick in its spell book to gain an upper hand. The dispute dates back to March last year when the Florida legislature passed an education bill which prohibits teachers of younger students from using instruction time to discuss sexual orientation and sexual identity. Known as the "Don't Say Gay" bill, it hit staff at Disney particularly hard as the company has long been a leader in inclusivity. Read More
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