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Oct 11, 2019

Bethlehem casino’s new owners celebrate rebranding

Wind Creek Hospitality celebrated the rebranding of its newest casino, Wind Creek Bethlehem.

Oct 3, 2019

New restaurant slated for Bethlehem bar and grill

A familiar Bethlehem bar and grill is getting an upgrade after nearly 12 years of operating in the city. After a brief closure, it will reopen with a new name, menu and feel.

Sep 25, 2019

Colorado company closes on acquisition that includes Pa. ski resorts

Vail Resorts Inc. of Bloomfield, Colorado, said it closed on its acquisition of Peak Resorts Inc. for a purchase price of $11 per share. With this acquisition, Vail Resorts added 17 U.S. ski areas to its network, including five in Pennsylvania.

Sep 5, 2019

Former Mary Immaculate Center to be reborn as an agricultural resort and spa

Jaindl Land Co. plans to build a hotel, restaurants, spa and wellness center as part of a redevelopment plan for the former Mary Immaculate Center in Lehigh Township.

Aug 30, 2019

Local firm revamps Lower Macungie hotel

A local developer recently transformed a Wingate by Wyndham hotel into a Holiday Inn with 108 new rooms and a full-service kitchen in Lower Macungie Township.

Aug 29, 2019

Dunkin’ to open a spot at Lehigh Valley International Airport

Lehigh Valley International Airport will add to its roster of food and beverage options when Dunkin' opens a kiosk at the airport this fall.

Aug 20, 2019

With $50M investment, Allegiant aims to expand its presence at Lehigh Valley airport

Allegiant said it would establish an aircraft base at Lehigh Valley International Airport, set to begin operations in February 2020. The base would be Allegiant’s 18th and bring at least 66 new jobs for pilots, flight attendants, mechanics and others this spring.

Jul 23, 2019

Summer traffic continues rising for LVIA

For the busy summer travel season, Lehigh Valley International Airport in Hanover Township, Lehigh County, reported 89,609 passengers in June, a 23.43 percent increase from the 72,600 passengers it had in June 2018.

Jul 5, 2019

Tourism agency names new leader

Visit Bucks County, a Bensalem-based tourism agency that also focuses on promoting the Quakertown and Upper Bucks area, named Paul Bencivengo as the new president and COO.

Jun 20, 2019

Despite brief closure, LVIA reports higher passenger traffic for May

The airport closed briefly last month to repave a runway intersection, which meant no takeoffs or landings for two days. That 52-hour closure translated into a loss of about 70 flights.

May 23, 2019

Wind Creek offers more details as Sands casino sale approaches

As the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board prepares to review the ownership transfer of Sands Bethlehem Casino Resort to Wind Creek Hospitality on May 29, new details emerge on redevelopment plans aimed at driving tourism to the Bethlehem site.