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BBC named Kansas City a top 25 global travel destination in 2025.

Travel
BBC Names Kansas City a Top 25 Global Travel Destination in 2025
One of the world’s largest broadcasting companies, BBC, has named Kansas City among the 25 Best Places to Travel in 2025.
High Praise: Citing 2025 as a “glow-up year” for Kansas City, BBC named KC one of the world’s hottest travel destinations for the year. Writer Eva Sandoval specifically noted the Museum of BBQ, Crown Center, the Berkley Riverfront, the KC Streetcar, and other attractions as reasons to visit.
Keep it Comin’: Kansas City has recently caught the eye of national and international publications as a travel destination. The City of Fountains has been named to the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Trending Destinations for 2025, and the upcoming Museum of BBQ was named a Top 10 Must-See Museum Opening in 2025 by Smithsonian.
See the full list of the Top 25 Places to Travel in 2025 by BBC HERE.
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The Johnson County Home + Garden Show Returns This Weekend!
The Johnson County Home + Garden Show is set for this weekend at the Overland Park Convention Center.
HG(OP): The show runs January 24-26 and features a huge selection of exhibits, vendors, and live demonstrations. There will be something to learn for every type of DIYer, while kids can enjoy the Family FUnzone presented by Aplomb Martial Arts.
Learn From the Pros: The live stage will feature a variety of industry stars, including Mina Starsiak Hawk of HGTV’s “Good Bones,” Michel Smith Boyd of HGTV’s “Luxe for Less,” and renowned local chef Jasper Mirabile.
Take $5 off your tickets by pre-ordering with code DAILY. Get your tickets HERE.
Sports
Chiefs Advance to 7th Straight AFC Championship Game
I’m having Déjà vu. The Chiefs defeated the Houston Texans 23-14 on Saturday to advance to their 7th straight AFC Championship Game.
NEXT!: After handing the Texans a frigid loss on Saturday afternoon, the Chiefs will now welcome the Buffalo Bills to Arrowhead next Sunday (1/26) at 5:30 pm. The Chiefs are 4-2 in their last six AFC Championships and are on the quest to become the first team in NFL history to win three consecutive Super Bowls.
Day of Milestones: The win on Sunday was historic in a variety of ways. Andy Reid eclipsed 300 wins, becoming only the fourth coach in history to achieve that feat. Travis Kelce notched his 9th career 100-yard playoff game, also an NFL record. And off the field, WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark joined Taylor Swift in her suite.
Exclusive presale tickets for Sunday’s AFC Championship are on sale from 8-9:30 am today for Jackson County residents. Get them HERE.
Development
Hotel Savoy in Downtown KCMO Changes Ownership
Hotel Savoy in downtown Kansas City is now a part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton.
Hotel Handoff: The historic Hotel Savoy at 219 W. Ninth St. was formerly a 21c Museum Hotel, but a vague social media post last week indicated that this chapter was coming to an end. According to the KCBJ, Hotel Savoy is now a Tapestry Hotel by Hilton, although no official announcement was made.
Hotel History: Hotel Savoy is the longest continually running hotel west of the Mississippi River and has hosted stays by U.S. presidents Harry Truman, Gerald Ford, and Ronald Reagan. The property was acquired by 21c in 2014, renovated in 2018, and is the home of The Savoy Restaurant + Bar.
Book your stay at the Hotel Savoy Kansas City HERE.
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