Venues are conjuring up a suite of immersive Halloween experiences, from glamorous masquerades to haunted hotel tours.

The 20 finalists for the category were selected by a panel of experts and then voted on by the public.  

Essential Service Awards categories include administrative/office worker, cleaning/housekeeping/groundskeeping, childcare, food service, government, health care/elder care, hospitality, nonprofit, retail, skilled labor and transportation.

FLITE, a first-of-its-kind program in the aviation industry, is helping shape the future of aviation by providing grant funding and pilot-testing opportunities to companies developing air travel technologies and services.

Nominees for the 10Best are chosen by a panel of relevant experts, including editors from USA TODAY and 10Best.com, expert contributors and industry sources.

On Saturday, July 5, the hotels will transform their restaurants, patios, rooftops, and lounges into vibrant celebration spaces.

The new charging infrastructure will be the only one of its kind in West Michigan.

The first and only shared-use lounge, offers cozy seating, local design touches, and sweeping views of the runway, creating a premium experience for all guests.

Detroit Lions fans will now be able to attend select away games thanks to new nonstop flights through Delta Air Lines at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport.

The event will feature open-flame cooking, bold tropical cocktails, Caribbean music, and a curated island menu.

Delta was recently ranked the No. 1 airline on JUST Capital and CNBC.

New for 2025, hospitality has been added to the high-demand industries, which include construction and energy, health sciences, information technology, manufacturing, professional and administration, and agribusiness.

The series offers a simple way to explore the nuances of wine.

Through interactive exhibits and direct engagement with industry professionals, students experienced careers in six high-demand industries: agribusiness, advanced manufacturing, construction, health care, hospitality, and IT.

Located at 662 Leonard NW, the business houses three regulation-size pickleball courts and three state-of-the-art golf simulators in one location.

Nearly 9,000 students from Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Muskegon, Montcalm and Ottawa counties will explore high-demand careers through interactive exhibits and real-world interactions with professionals.

The business specializes in tours to Africa, Asia, Central and South America, the Pacific, and Middle East. 

The awards recognize individuals who go above-and-beyond in a service industry position.

1,200 competitors from more than half of the United States and over 10 countries worldwide, including the country's top amateur players, will compete at the Grand Rapids Beer City Open Pickleball Championships.

It is the only city from Michigan on this prestigious list of 20 nominated small towns (fewer than 25,000 people).