The awards are based on live research conducted through passenger surveys on the day of travel.

The airport announced it once again surpassed its previous annual passenger record.

46 jobs on the 2026 list were not included on last year’s list, reflecting evolving employer needs and emerging opportunities.

He will oversee the Airport’s business and air service development, real estate, marketing and communications, contract and lease management, and aero/non-aeronautical revenue generation.

The event features Nourishing Narratives, a national mobile film competition, and Living Histories: Grand Rapids, a new film project created by local students.

In addition to RV displays, vendors include campgrounds and travel destinations offering a range of activities and amenities, appealing to growing families as well as those seeking a simple, peaceful getaway.

The grants will help train, develop and retain more than 2,968 workers, including 880 new hires, 778 apprentices, and 1,310 incumbent workers.

Events include family-friendly entertainment, upscale dinners, and late-night celebrations.

The company’s first location is Dragonfly, a flagship property in downtown Saugatuck that showcases the brand’s focus on intentional detail and elevated hospitality.

The completion of this infrastructure improvement represents a $2.27 million investment in the region's economic future.

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.