South Dakota Tribe Now Growing Marijuana For New Cannabis Resort October 12, 2015 AggregatedNews Cannabis Tourism 0 Comments The marijuana plants are already growing in a remodeled building on the Flandreau Santee Sioux reservation as the southeast South Dakota tribe shoots for a New Year’s Eve opening for its first-of-its-kind resort. The state-of-the-art marijuana growing operation with its… Read More→
South Dakota Sioux Planning to Open Nation’s First Marijuana Resort September 29, 2015 AggregatedNews Cannabis Tourism 0 Comments FLANDREAU, S.D. — The Santee Sioux tribe has already proven its business acumen, running a successful casino, a 120-room hotel and a 240-head buffalo ranch on the plains of South Dakota. But those enterprises have not been immune to competition… Read More→
Pot, Not Pinot: Oregon Wine Country Looks to Woo Marijuana Tourists, Too September 9, 2015 AggregatedNews Cannabis Tourism 0 Comments With its rough-sawn cedar walls, burled maple counters and muted colors, William Simpson's upscale shop in downtown Dundee could easily be mistaken for a wine tasting room. Thing is, Simpson's not selling Oregon pinot. He's selling pot. The recent opening… Read More→
Las Vegas is Rapidly Becoming a Destination For Medical Marijuana Tourists September 8, 2015 AggregatedNews Cannabis Tourism 0 Comments It's been 15 years since Nevada voters approved a ballot measure legalizing medical marijuana in the state, but it wasn't until August 24 that the first dispensary opened its doors in Clark County. "We've been so busy, there are lines… Read More→
Colorado To Open Its First “Weedery” For Visitors Early Next Year August 11, 2015 AggregatedNews Cannabis Tourism 0 Comments Wineries and breweries should brace themselves for some unusual competition. Colorado, which legalized marijuana for recreational use in 2012, will get its first “weedery” in early 2016. The $35 million project, Green Man Cannabis Ranch and Amphitheater, the brainchild of… Read More→
CannaCamp Is Colorado’s First Cannabis Resort June 10, 2015 AggregatedNews Cannabis Tourism 0 Comments As a kid, summer camp consisted of canoeing around a lake, perhaps practicing archery in a field, and of course the familiar scent of bonfire mixed with the unmistakable odor of bug spray. Summer camp as an adult is basically… Read More→
What Will Marijuana Tourism Really Look Like in Central Oregon? May 14, 2015 John Hollon Cannabis Tourism 0 Comments A future Central Oregon attraction may not be another craft brewery, but a marijuana grow site where tourists can pick up samples and see how the formerly illegal cannabis plant is cultivated. Portland will likely be the primary destination for… Read More→
Can Seattle Really Become a Marijuana Tourist Mecca? April 24, 2015 John Hollon Cannabis Tourism 0 Comments When Washington state legalized recreational marijuana use last July, Seattle’s tourism industry saw a new opportunity. Could Seattle become a hub for pot tourism, with eager visitors piling into local hotels and Airbnbs for an opportunity to try some of… Read More→
Tourists Looking For Marijuana-Friendly Lodging in Colorado April 3, 2015 John Hollon Cannabis Tourism 0 Comments BOULDER – Colorado's marijuana tourists quickly run into a harsh reality after stopping at one of the state's approximately 330 marijuana stores: Most hotels and ski condos prohibit indoor smoking of any kind, never mind the "kind" kind. Enter Sean… Read More→
Marijuana Industry Reaches New Heights With Gourmet Kitchens, Day Spas And Maybe Even Luxury Hotels March 13, 2015 AggregatedNews Cannabis Tourism 0 Comments At 7 Leaf Bed and Breakfast in Seattle, guests get the full gourmet, farm-to-table dining experience. Breakfasts are made with organic, fresh ingredients from the city's famed Pike Place Market. Artisan meats come directly from a local butcher; breads are… Read More→
New Laws Are Dramatically Changing Amsterdam’s Marijuana Scene February 23, 2015 John Hollon Cannabis Tourism 0 Comments The last time Derrick Bergman came to Amsterdam to buy cannabis, he did so behind a locked door with a long, thick curtain obscuring his activity from the canal-lined residential street outside, in the quiet Lastage neighborhood. The secretary of… Read More→
For Out-of-State Boomers, a Colorado Recreational Marijuana Store Is Eye Opening February 10, 2015 John Hollon Cannabis Tourism 0 Comments The prospect of medical marijuana for sale in your Illinois neighborhood may seem unreal. But for a truly mind-blowing experience, even without trying the wares, consider a glimpse at the next step on the legalization continuum: its sale for recreational… Read More→
Israeli Medical Marijuana Creates Buzz But No High, So Will it Go Global? February 3, 2015 John Hollon Cannabis Tourism 0 Comments SAFED, Israel — In a greenhouse in the mountains of the Galilee, a technician in a lab coat is coddling a marijuana seedling that is coveted for life-saving medical benefits for epileptic children, doctors say — without the high. Named… Read More→
East Coast Marijuana Tourism? It May Be Centered in Vermont January 20, 2015 John Hollon Cannabis Tourism, Vermont 0 Comments Forget ski resorts and prize-winning maple syrup, the big tourism draw for the small New England state of Vermont could soon be marijuana. Led by Gov. Peter Shumlin, lawmakers in Vermont are eagerly exploring the prospects of legalizing a drug… Read More→
Nevada cracking door to marijuana tourism November 17, 2014 Rob Meagher Cannabis Tourism 0 Comments LAS VEGAS — Starting early next year, tourists with a medical marijuana card from their home state can buy pot while visiting Las Vegas and other Nevada cities. A handful of other states offer similar reciprocity, including Rhode Island and… Read More→