Kalene Griffith

What is an influencer? Simply put, it is one who wields influence, no social media account needed. They are the people, be they civil leaders, CEOs, or media personalities, who see something they want to do and have the skills,…

Kalene Griffith President Visit Bentonville Throughout her career, Kalene Griffith has worked collaboratively and enthusiastically with her Bentonville community, the Northwest Arkansas region and the state to promote and share the tourism story. Griffith has led Visit Bentonville since 2005,…

Kalene Griffith is the president and CEO of Visit Bentonville, which promotes the city of Bentonville as a world-class travel destination. Griffith played competitive softball at Dodge City Community College and rugby at Kansas State University. She started her community-focused…

By David Conrads BENTON COUNTY — Nobody has ever mistaken Hiwasee for Hollywood, but there’s no doubt that more and more moviemaking has been going on of late in Northwest Arkansas. Spectacular scenery, financial incentives, two full-service film studios, a…

Arkansas is home to many who work tirelessly on its behalf to attract visitors, and economy-boosting tourism dollars, to the state. Many stakeholders — official and otherwise — help expand the Arkansas brand, attract newcomers and ensure that the state’s…

“It is by riding a bicycle that you learn the contours of a country best…” – Ernest Hemingway by Mark Carter If Ernest Hemingway was right, if in fact one best learns the contours of a place on two wheels,…

Visit Bentonville CEO Kalene Griffith was appointed Friday, Nov. 13 to the Arkansas State Parks, Recreation and Travel Commission. Griffith replaces commissioner Mark Givens from El Dorado. The appointment expires January 14, 2021. Kalene Griffith has served as president/CEO of…