Category Archives: Tourism
Director’s Blog: Eastern Idaho AdventuresJuly 25, 2016
Summer has arrived! On one of my trips to Eastern Idaho recently, I had the opportunity to do more than just meet with local businesses, elected officials, and economic development...
ESTO 2015: Defining the Travel ExperienceAugust 31, 2015
By Andrea Rayburn, Tourism Specialist The U.S. Travel Association’s Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations brought more than 800 travel ambassadors, trendsetters and innovators from across the U.S. to Portland August...
Idaho Tourism Q2 2013 Lodging ReportNovember 25, 2013
For the first four months of Fiscal Year 2014, Idaho lodging properties and private campgrounds outperformed the first four months of FY 2013 by a whopping 8.7 percent. Southwest Idaho...
Report Estimates Backcountry Winter Recreation Contributes $22.5 Million Annually to Teton-West Yellowstone EconomyNovember 20, 2013
Jackson, Wyo. (November 20, 2013) — A new study from Jackson economist Mark Newcomb estimates that human-powered backcountry winter recreation in Grand Teton National Park, parts of the Bridger-Teton and...
Social Media Audit Offers Hints to Help Your BusinessNovember 7, 2013
The Idaho Division of Tourism is constantly looking for ways to improve our effectiveness, especially when it comes to getting the message out. Social media has become an integral part...
Changes at the Idaho Division of TourismOctober 8, 2013
From Idaho Commerce Director Jeff Sayer: “The Department of Commerce has recently announced a new organizational structure to support the agency’s ultimate goals and objectives of making the state of...
2013: A Summer of SuccessOctober 3, 2013
Nothing but good news to report for lodging sales during the prime tourism season 2013. Lodging tax receipts for the months June-September, which represent sales for the months May-August came...