Northwest Arkansas

Relax and recharge in the new Escape Lounge at XNA Northwest Arkansas National Airport. Find a quiet workspace, cozy up in a comfortable corner, and savor the curated menu of delicious food before your flight. Open now. Full details here: https://lnkd.in/gzvMCiYZ #NWArk #FlyXNA #nwarkansas #northwestarkansas #travel

A big, happy belated birthday to our beloved Buffalo National River. How lucky are we? May you flow free forever. 💦 📸: @thisisbenstone on Instagram https://lnkd.in/gZXTX6r5 #NWArk #nwarkansas #northwestarkansas #buffalonationalriver

Northwest Arkansas travelers used to save big bucks by driving to Tulsa to fly, but making the trip isn’t so lucrative these days. #NWArk #FlyXNA #nwarkansas #northwestarkansas XNA Northwest Arkansas National Airport

It all begins with recruiting the right talent. Check out the latest lineup to be featured in our monthly talent showcase. #iykyk #NWArk #opentowork #LifeWorksHere #hiring #community #talentrecruitment #nwarkansas #northwestarkansas

XNA Northwest Arkansas National Airport’s passenger surge from 2024 has spilled over into the new year. After seeing a record-setting 1.1 million passengers board flights last year, January 2025 was terrific, too. The 80,505 passengers was 13.8% more than in January 2024. Air travel nationwide was up about 2% over the same month last year. #NWArk #FlyXNA #nwarkansas #northwestarkansas #travel #airtravel

The Jones Center’s impact is clear: It is more than a community facility—it is a regional asset helping to shape the future of Northwest Arkansas. A few highlights from the 2024 impact report: 🩵 596,119 Jones Center visits 🌟 1,094 children from 33 cities were served in the Summer Camp program 🙌 11,154 people attended free community events 🤯 93 nonprofit affiliates received $2.5M in in-kind rent and $547K in in-kind rental space

Salt Lake City is a major hub for Delta Air Lines and getting a nonstop flight going there from XNA Northwest Arkansas National Airport was a huge win for the region. #NWArk #FlyXNA #nwarkansas #northwestarkansas

We are a month into 2025 in Northwest Arkansas, and... - Matthew Cooper (Conifer), Rafael Rios (Yeyo's) and Jordan Wright (Wright's BBQ) were named semifinalists by The James Beard Foundation - Northwest Arkansas was named Top 10 Best Performing Metro by Milken Institute for a fourth straight year - OZ Trails™ unveiled plans for a chairlift-served downhill mountain-biking destination in the City of Bella Vista. The OZ Trails Bike Park will be NW Arkansas' first purpose-built gravity park - the University of Arkansas was named a Top College for Future Leaders by TIME and the University of Arkansas ­- Sam M. Walton College of Business was named among the Top 10 Online Programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report - plans were announced for a $50 million pickleball facility in the City of Springdale, Arkansas - the Scott Family Amazeum announced a $25 million expansion project that includes an Early Learner Education Center - oh, and Walmart new Global HQ campus opened Honorable mentions: The Stonebreaker Hotel by Specialized Real Estate Group opened in Fayetteville and The Compton by Blue Crane will open in downtown Bentonville in late fall Scope the people and places making headlines in NW Arkansas: https://lnkd.in/dZMBmixp #NWArk #LifeWorksHere #bestplacestolive #bestplacestowork #nwarkansas #northwestarkansas

With a booming economy, vibrant culture, and unparalleled quality of life, this region is a magnet for ambitious professionals looking to make an impact. The Northwest Arkansas Talent Network affords us the opportunity to spotlight some of the incredible talent aiming to grow their careers here. Check out our latest cohort! #NWArk #opentowork #LifeWorksHere #hiring #community #talentrecruitment #nwarkansas #northwestarkansas

The Northwest Arkansas Council x DPZ CoDESIGN will be calling on Northwest Arkansas residents to help craft an overarching framework that: 🤝 Prioritizes regional connectivity and collaboration. ⭐ Focuses on walkability, quality of life and mixed-use development. 🌳 Protects natural and open spaces. 🚗 Reduces residential sprawl and traffic congestion. 🏡 Supports a range of housing options, including workforce housing. Stay tuned for ways to get involved... #NWArk #LifeWorksHere #community #nwarkansas #northwestarkansas