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Kalamazoo Featured On John McGivern’s Main Streets

John McGivern’s Main Streets visited Kalamazoo to film an episode of their travel show about the main streets of Midwestern communities. Watch the full episode below to discover why out-of-towners tell us that Kalamazoo is nothing like they imagined… Read More

Posted on April 26th, 2022

Discover Kalamazoo Sports Reports $15.4 Million In Economic Impact In 2021

Discover Kalamazoo Sports reports hosting a total of 40+ sports events in 2021, which resulted in $15.4 million in estimated direct visitor spending. More than 20,000 youth, amateur, college and professional athletes competed in various sports events and… Read More

Posted on April 14th, 2022

MHSAA Team Wrestling Finals Returns To Kalamazoo, Michigan

The Michigan High School Athletic Association is looking forward to its return Feb. 25-26 to Wings Event Center for the Team Wrestling Finals – and excited for the highly-anticipated return of its traditional format after COVID-19 led to many adjustments… Read More

Posted on February 23rd, 2022

Why You Should Get your Give a Craft® Beer Passport Today

Our popular Give a Craft® Beer Passport is back with 12 breweries and a new digital passport, making signing up easier than ever before! (Don’t worry– no app is required.) Read on for our reasons why you should register … Read More

Posted on April 6th, 2021

REVERB Hard Rock Hotel Coming to Kalamazoo

HARD ROCK HOTELS® ANNOUNCES DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR REVERB BY HARD ROCK™ KALAMAZOO Hard Rock to Redevelop Iconic Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Manufacturing Co. Site for New Hotel Property HOLLYWOOD, Fla., March 1, 2021… Read More

Posted on March 1st, 2021

Discover Kalamazoo Welcomes Jane Ghosh as President and CEO

KALAMAZOO, MI – Discover Kalamazoo is delighted to announce that Jane Ghosh has joined the organization as President and CEO, effective December 14, 2020. A long-time Kalamazoo area resident, Ms. Ghosh grew up in Portage and brings three decades… Read More

Posted on December 15th, 2020

Kalamazoo: Made For You T-Shirt Giveaway and Photo Contest

Show us how Kalamazoo is Made for You and enter to win great prizes!

Share your photos from any of these areas:

-Adventure and Recreation -Eat -Drinks -Arts, Culture & Entertainment -Museums & Attractions -Shop -Stay -Sports & … Read More

Posted on September 1st, 2020

Discover Kalamazoo Travel Guide Photo Contest

We’re looking for the next cover photo for the Discover Kalamazoo Travel Guide!

Submit your best photos to our CrowdRiff collector below for a chance to be featured on the next edition of the Discover Kalamazoo Travel Guide, published… Read More

Posted on August 8th, 2020

Discover Kalamazoo Sports reports $26.9 million economic impact in 2019

Discover Kalamazoo Sports reports hosting a total of 90 sports events held in 2019, which resulted in $26.9 million in estimated direct visitor spending.

More than 61,000 youth, amateur, and professional athletes competed in various sports events and tournaments held… Read More

Posted on April 15th, 2020