Category: Tourism

Local EDC President Graduates From Tourism Academy

Corey Murphy, President of the New Castle-Henry County Economic Development Corporation and Henry County Destination Development, recently graduated from the Indiana Tourism Academy. Murphy is one of the 12 members from across the state in the inaugural class. The academy is presented by the Indiana Tourism Association, with a mission […]

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The Power of the Food & Beverage Tax

With three exits along I-70, Henry County receives an additional 1 percent tax on purchases made in restaurants at each of its exits. This extra 1 percent also applies to restaurants elsewhere in the county, as enjoyed by residents. […]

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Murphy Named To Indiana Tourism Academy Inaugural Class

INDIANAPOLIS (March 17, 2022) – New for 2022, the Indiana Tourism association launched the Indiana Tourism Academy. The mission for the academy is to provide education, resources and networks needed to develop travel professionals for the state of Indiana. The inaugural class was officially announced during the Indiana Tourism Conference […]

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New Tourism Brand Unveiled with Visits to Area Schools

The Henry County Destination Development (HCDD) team recently traveled to area schools to launch the new branding for the County’s tourism efforts. The brand includes a freshly designed logo, vibrant colors, and tagline, “Basketball Lives Here.” The team visited each high school in Henry County to deliver signs and banners […]

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