Press/News Category Archives: Communities

Frances Conklin and Dennis Sullivan Honored with Governor’s Lifetime Achievement in Recreation and Tourism Award

NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnellIdaho Commerce – Tourism Development208-287-0781laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Frances Conklin and Dennis Sullivan Honored with Governor’sLifetime Achievement Award in Recreation and Tourism Boise, Idaho – Oct. 24, 2024 – Ms. Frances Conklin and Mr. Dennis Sullivan, owners of Dog Bark Park in Cottonwood, ID, were honored with the prestigious Governor’s Lifetime

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Idaho Travel Council Announces October Meeting 

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Laurie McConnellIdaho Tourism208.287.0781laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Travel Council Announces October Meeting  BOISE, Idaho (October 14, 2024)—The Idaho Travel Council (ITC) will meet at The Riverside Hotel in the Aspen Room (2900 W Chinden Blvd, Garden City, ID) on Monday, October 21, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (MT). Review the ITC meeting agenda here. The ITC

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Idaho Travel Council Announces Region 4 Grant Award

NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnellIdaho Tourism208.287.0781laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Travel Council Announces Region 4 Grant Award BOISE, Idaho (October 3, 2024) During a special meeting last week, the Idaho Travel Council (ITC) granted $480,165 in tourism marketing funding to the Twin Falls Chamber of Commerce through the Idaho Regional Travel and Convention Grant Program.

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Idaho Travel Council Announces September Special Meeting

BOISE, Idaho (September 20, 2024) —The Idaho Travel Council (ITC) will meet on Friday, September 27, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (MST) at the Idaho Commerce office in the Clearwater meeting room (Joe R. Williams Building, 700 W. State Street, 2nd Floor). Agenda items include Region 4 grant application discussion and vote and Region 5

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Governor Little Appoints New Member to Idaho Travel Council

NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnellIdaho Commerce-Tourism Development208.287.0781laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Governor Little Appoints New Member to Idaho Travel CouncilThe Idaho Travel Council advises Idaho Commerce on tourism policy and grant awards BOISE, Idaho (August 29, 2024) — Governor Brad Little has appointed Angela Osborne, of Moscow, ID, to the Idaho Travel Council (ITC) representing Region

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Idaho Travel Council Announces July Meeting

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Laurie McConnellIdaho Tourism208.287.0781laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Travel Council Announces July Meeting  BOISE, Idaho (July 23, 2024) —The Idaho Travel Council (ITC) will meet at Schweitzer Resort (10000 Schweitzer Mountain Rd., Sandpoint, ID) on Tuesday, July 30, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (PT) and Wednesday, July 31, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (PT) in the Selkirk

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State Seeks Nominees for Recreation and Tourism Award

NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnellIdaho Tourism208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov State Seeks Nominees for Recreation and Tourism AwardLifetime Achievement Award winner will be selected by the Governor BOISE, Idaho (July 9, 2024) –Nominations are now open for outstanding lifetime achievement in the fields of Idaho recreation and tourism. Idaho Governor Brad Little will select and

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