With people starting to look ahead to book their long-awaited holidays for next year, here is a roundup from all our clients regarding What’s New for 2022, including Louisiana, New England, North Carolina, Tennessee and Maverick Helicopters.
Louisiana
The Louisiana Civil Rights Trail – Opened in Summer 2021, the new Louisiana Civil Rights Trail tells the unique stories of the Civil Rights Movement including a variety of “firsts” that happened in Louisiana, such as the Baton Rouge Bus Boycott that inspired the famous Montgomery boycott. All the stories can be found online at LouisianaCivilRightsTrail.com and markers are being installed across the state to commemorate these heroic acts.
Great River Road and Steamboat Museum – On a dramatic bend in the Mississippi River on the Houmas House estate, the Great River Road and Steamboat Museum serves to interpret the history and influence of the Lower Mississippi in the 19th century. The $6 million facility covers 28,000 square feet museum offers visitors a glimpse of what early life along the great Mississippi River was like. From the wealthy owners of great sugar empires, to the humble lives of the enslaved, this museum details how each lived and survived by this powerful body of water. The museum is also home to an outdoor amphitheater, perfect for seasonal concerts under the stars. A walkway and bridge leading to a promenade atop a levee allow guests to spend time strolling alongside Old Man River or sitting on a bench beneath street lamps. https://houmashouse.com/2020/08/10/the-great-river-road-museum-is-now-open/
Andouille Trail - The Andouille (an•dou•ille) Trail is a unique culinary byway that will introduce you to our this tasty contribution to Louisiana cuisine born in the River Parishes with French and German culinary heritages. When you taste our andouille, you are tasting our culinary heritage. Be careful to not call it sausage – because of the coarseness of the ground pork, it’s not considered sausage by locals, it’s simply andouille. Special seasonings, the coarseness of the grind, and the very wood added during smoking, make every producer’s andouille product a unique culinary offering – you’ll want to try them all! https://andouilletrail.com/
New Hotels
Four Seasons New Orleans –The hotel sits at the end Canal Street in the former World Trade Center, built in 1967. Following a three-year, nearly $500 million re-do by Four Seasons, the 34-story tower—which was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2014—now has an extra level to hold Vue Orleans, an indoor-outdoor cultural exhibit and observation deck with 360-degree views.
Kimpton Hotel Fontenot – The Kimpton Hotel Fontenot is a stylish, contemporary hotel in Downtown New Orleans. A highlight of the hotel is its stunning Peacock Room, complete with rich jewel tones, ornamental fixtures and elaborate prints and patterns. For a less opulent, more casual experience, visit the hotel’s Gospel Coffee and Boozy Treats for your typical café fare with the option to add a boozy twist – like the Cointreau Praline or the Southern Comfort Brownie.
One11 Hotel – The first new hotel in New Orleans’ French Quarter in five decades. Located inside a former sugar factory in the 85-block area of the Vieux Carré, as the French Quarter is also known, One11 Hotel has 83 guest rooms and “sweets” (paying homage to the building’s history).
The Chloe – The Chloe is a lively 14-room hotel, restaurant, bar, pool and patio. Housed in a 19th century Uptown mansion, our 21st Century Southern hospitality draws from the old-world glamour, creative culture and unique charm that make New Orleans feel like home.
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New England
Newly Designated National Scenic Byways Announced – Seven new National Scenic Byways have been designated in Discover New England’s member states and include three in Maine, three in Massachusetts and one in Rhode Island. The new byways include Maine’s Katahdin Woods and Waters Scenic Byway, St. John Valley Cultural Byway/Fish River Scenic Byway and Bold Coast Scenic Byway; Massachusetts’ Battle Road Scenic Byway (All-American Road), Mohawk Trail Scenic Byway and Old King’s Highway (Route 6A); and Rhode Island’s Revolutionary Heritage Byway.
Under Canvas Acadia – Under Canvas Acadia is the brand’s first ever northeast U.S. location in Surry, near Acadia National Park. The glamping resort offers 63 safari-style canvas accommodation tents on elevated decks with private baths within and is situated on 100 acres with more than 1,200 feet of untouched Maine coastline.
Bascom Lodge – 85th Anniversary in 2022 – Bascom Lodge celebrates its 85th anniversary in 2022. Nestled on the summit of the state’s highest mountain, Mt. Greylock, the lodge is the centerpiece of a 12,500-acre wilderness park. Established in 1898, the Mt. Greylock Reservation was the first land preserved-in-trust by the state for the citizens of Massachusetts as a wilderness park. Bascom was designed in an architectural style that would later become an inspiration for many of America’s national park buildings. Constructed from local stone quarried from the mountain and old-growth red spruce timbers harvested from the slopes of the “Hopper,” The Lodge, as we see it today, opened its doors in 1937. Source: bascomlodge.net
Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel – Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel will be opening in 2022 with 147 Rooms. Joining an impressive collection of 12 unique Raffles properties around the world, it will include 147 guestrooms and 146 residences in a new 33-story building at the corner of Stuart Street and Trinity Place in Boston’s Back Bay. The first Raffles hotel in North America will include a mix of signature services and is conveniently near high-end shopping at Copley Place and within a short walk to Newbury Street and Prudential Center, Fenway Park, the Museum of Fine Arts and dozens of fine dining restaurants.
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North Carolina
Public Will Encounter ‘Dueling Dinosaurs’ in Raleigh in 2022 – Two stars of the dinosaur world will take center stage in Raleigh in fall 2022 with the opening of “Dueling Dinosaurs,” a permanent exhibit at the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences. The most complete fossils of a Tyrannosaurus rex and a Triceratops ever unearthed will be displayed as they were found: locked together as if dueling at the time of their death. The museum is building a state-of-the-art research center, called SECU Dinolab, where the public can get a close-up view and meet scientists seeking to uncover secrets that were buried for 67 million years. The museum announced the acquisition of the T. rex and Triceratops in May 2020, 14 years after they were excavated at a Montana ranch.
Nantahala Outdoor Center Marks 50th Anniversary in 2022 – Nantahala Outdoor Center, one of the nation’s largest outdoor recreation companies, celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2022. With more than 120 river- and land-based itineraries at its main location on the Nantahala River in Bryson City and along seven other Southeastern rivers, NOC is best known for whitewater adventure on the Nantahala River, where more than 20 Olympic paddlers have trained. Beyond rafting for all levels, the main campus offers zip lines and treetop adventures, tubing, kayaking, hiking and biking. Training (including wilderness survival), multi-day events and multi-activity packages are available, as are on-site lodging, camping and dining. noc.com
Nature Discovery Center to Open at Grandfather Mountain – Grandfather Mountain extends its connection to natural wonder with the 2022 opening of the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery, the focal point of a new Conservation Campus at the UNESCO International Biosphere Reserve. When it opens in June, the center will nearly double the size of Grandfather Mountain’s Nature Museum and add a dozen interactive exhibits and experiences that connect to the mountain’s 16 natural communities. New outdoor learning spaces will include an amphitheater with terraced seating and a pavilion while an ADA-accessible auditorium, classrooms and new food service facilities will extend the park’s capacity for hosting conferences and other events. Grandfather Mountain, a 5,946-foot/1,812-meter peak off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Blowing Rock, is known for its walking trails, wildlife habitats and the Mile High Swinging Bridge.
Outdoor NC Initiative Aims to Inspire Travelers to Enjoy and Sustain – With travelers craving open space as never before, Visit North Carolina and the N.C. Outdoor Recreation Industry Office have joined with the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics on a campaign to inspire outdoor experiences and manage natural assets for future generations. With Outdoor NC, North Carolina becomes the first coastal state to partner with Leave No Trace, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting the outdoors and inspiring people to use it responsibility. As people seek the relative safety of fresh-air spaces to escape confinements imposed by COVID-19, the partnership focuses on ways to welcome travelers and engage them in protecting the natural places they crave. Connect with the principles and outdoor travel inspiration at Outdoor NC.
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Tennessee
Alcoa – Former Jack Daniel’s master distiller is bringing a new venture to Alcoa in 2022 called Company Distilling. Visitors can experience a tasting room, brewery, retail store and bonfire pits.
Cookeville – Anglers from around the world will compete at the FIPSed Kayak Fishing World Championship as fans and families gather for six days of activities in May 2022.
Johnson City – Coffee Ridge Resort will be an all-inclusive, couples-only resort offering a high-end, tailor-made experiences for couples to connect with nature and ultimately each other. The $20-million investment into he luxury cabin resort will be the first of its kind in Northeast Tennessee.
Kingsport – Throw your hammock up for a night under the stars at Cedar Ridge Hammock Campground at Warriors’ Path State Park. Tennessee’s first hammock only campground allows up to 72 hammocks at five sites all next to each other. Camp by yourself, with friends and/or family or even an entire group.
Madison – Music City Roots, a live radio show and public television series just outside Nashville, is on track to be completed in early 2022. The show will spotlight heritage artists and newcomers in a bar that can hold 1,000 fans. Besides concerts, there will be a gospel brunch, tours and private events.
Memphis – Celebrate National Bike Month in May by visiting Shelby Farms and trying out Memphis’ first and only eBike Fleet. The electric bikes, powered by Bosch, use an electric motor and battery to help bike share users power their bike ride. On pedal assist eBikes, the assist only kicks in when pedaling. The motor amplifies the power behind each pedal stroke, providing a natural riding feeling. The whole family can enjoy the paved trails in the Park and on Shelby Farms Greenline.
Nashville – The Nashville SC Stadium, the 30,000-set home for the Nashville’s Major League Soccer located at the city’s fairgrounds in the Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood, will be Music City’s newest venue for MLS matches, live music and more, set to open in May. (Nashville SC’s Media Center for b-roll and images)
Nashville – The city’s Bridgestone Arena plays host to the SEC Women’s Basketball Championship March 2-6, 2022.
Nashville – Tailor Nashville, the award-winning, South Asian American dinner party style restaurant, finds a new home at the Taylor Place development in Germantown, which will offer a 2,000-square-foot space to welcome guests.
Sevierville – Soaky Mountain Waterpark will add a first-of-its-kind dueling water coaster featuring thrilling high-speed surprises taking riders to the edge for the 2022 season. “The Edge” spans two football fields in length, fusing together WhiteWater’s Master Blaster water coaster with their iconic Boomerango. A 70-foot tower will be home to the new slides with double tubes side by side, each in their owned assigned lane.
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Maverick Helicopters
Neon and Nature Tour – Enjoy epic views of Las Vegas and Red Rock Canyon on this amazing helicopter tour with a private landing above the valley, with a spectacular sunset option available too! Enjoy the “Best of Las Vegas” on this one-of-a-kind aerial flight featuring a natural gem of the majestic Mojave Desert, Red Rock Canyon. Fly over the iconic fiery-red sandstone cliffs and the popular scenic loop of Red Rock Canyon on your way to one of the best views in Las Vegas. Journey to a private vista where you will enjoy picturesque views of the Strip, the Las Vegas Valley and surrounding natural landscapes. From this panoramic overlook 2,900 feet over the city, enjoy a 30-minute landing with a champagne toast. Conclude your tour with a flight over some of the most luxurious homes and golf courses in Las Vegas on your return from nature to the Las Vegas Strip. Fly over iconic properties such as Caesars Palace, Bellagio, Luxor and new Allegiant Stadium, home of the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders.
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