I remember David Knudson of the National Historic Route 66 Federation commenting not long ago that the number of foreign travelers on the Mother Road had taken a big decline since the terrorism attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Turns out it wasn't Knudson's imagination, nor was Route 66 the only tourism casualty of 9/11. This … Continue reading How do we bring back the foreign visitors?
Day: November 1, 2007
Will Rogers Hotel marks 10th year of reopening
The historic Will Rogers Hotel on Lynn Riggs Boulevard (aka Route 66) in Claremore, Okla., is celebrating its 10th year Friday since reopening as a home for businesses and long-term residents, reports the Claremore Progress. The hotel opened in 1930 and was there to take advantage of the area's natural mineral water springs, which was … Continue reading Will Rogers Hotel marks 10th year of reopening