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Visit Idaho Rolls Out 2025 Official Idaho Travel Guide

For Immediate Release Media Contact:Laurie McConnelllaurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov208-287-0781 Visit Idaho Rolls Out 2025 Official Idaho Travel GuideAnnual publication illuminates the state’s outdoor adventures, rich history and culinary delights  BOISE, Idaho (January 6, 2025)—Visit Idaho has released its 2025 Official Idaho Travel Guide, packed with stunning photography and engaging stories to inspire visitors and residents to travel to

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Idaho Travel Council Announces December Special Meeting

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Laurie McConnellIdaho Tourism208.287.0781laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Travel Council Announces December Special Meeting  BOISE, Idaho (December 26, 2024) —The Idaho Travel Council will hold a virtual special meeting on Monday, December 30, 2024, 10:30 am – 11:30 am MT on Teams. Guests may attend virtually or in-person at the Idaho Commerce office in the Clearwater meeting

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Idaho Commerce Opens Applications for the 2025 Idaho Wild Rivers Grant Program

Press Release: For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnellIdaho Tourism208.287.0781laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Commerce Opens Applications for the 2025 Idaho Wild Rivers Grant Program BOISE, Idaho (December 23, 2024) — Idaho Commerce is accepting applications for the Idaho Wild Rivers Grant Program for the 2025 grant cycle. Applications must be submitted via the Department’s online portal by 4:00 p.m. MST, February

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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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