The Business of Cannabis

Gov. Beshear Marks Medical Cannabis And Tourism Wins

Jan 21, 2026 | Featured, Tourism

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear provided updates on medical cannabis, tourism, law enforcement basic training and more. Officials say Dr. Steven Stack, secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, joined the Governor to provide an update on the Our Healthy...

Camp Canna: Redefining Responsible Cannabis Culture Through Community And Connection

Jan 14, 2026 | Tourism

When cannabis was legalized, an interesting gap in cultural experiences emerged. The legal framework was in place, but the culture surrounding the plant still felt fragmented, hidden, and reduced to simple retail transactions, says Alexis Dickson, president and...

IRS Denies Pot Tourism Group’s Request For Nonprofit Tax-Exempt Status, Citing Ongoing Federal Prohibition

Jan 7, 2026 | Tourism

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has denied a marijuana-focused tourism organization’s request for nonprofit tax-exempt status, citing the ongoing federal criminalization of cannabis and saying that the group’s activities create a “private benefit to the cannabis...

Ann Arbor Is Your Destination For Cannabis-Friendly Travel

Dec 17, 2025 | Tourism

Welcome to the ultimate guide for cannabis tourism in Ann Arbor! Ann Arbor has a long and storied history with cannabis, full of colorful characters and renowned activists, dating back to the 1960s. Whether you’re visiting for Hash Bash, one of the largest...

Is Canada Missing The Mark On Cannabis Tourism?

Dec 3, 2025 | Tourism

Imagine a wine tour experience, but for cannabis. Canada has strict consumption regulations for cannabis products, although government-owned weed shops decorate plazas across the country. That gap between retail shops versus consumption spaces has hospitality and...

The Complete Guide to Cannabis, Culture, And Conscious Travel Across Latin America

Nov 19, 2025 | Featured, Tourism

Latin America is entering a new era of travel, one shaped by plant-based wellness, cultural authenticity, and a growing acceptance of cannabis across the region. As laws evolve and younger generations reclaim traditional herbal knowledge, destinations from Costa Rica...