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Conway tourism staff reports hotel-market gains, upcoming events and aquatic center opening this summer

3284728 · May 12, 2025
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City tourism and events staff recounted hotel-market growth and upcoming events — including a mountain bike race with more than 200 riders and Weekend of Champions tournaments — and confirmed the new aquatic center is slated to open in summer 2025.

Tourism and events staff told the board Conway saw measurable hotel-market growth over the past year and outlined several upcoming events that are expected to bring visitors and hotel stays to the city.

Staff reported annual hotel sales volume above $6,500,000, two properties changing hands in the past year, and an average building sale price of about $3,200,000. The city currently has 1,597 hotel rooms online;…

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