Big Sky Conference Basketball Championships to Remain in Boise BOISE, Idaho (March 11) – #BigSkyInBoise will continue for five more years, as Commissioner Tom Wistrcill announced today that the Big Sky Conference has reached an agreement for Idaho’s capital to remain the home for the league’s men’s and women’s basketball championships…
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MEDIA ALERT Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Tourism to Host Virtual Statewide Partner Meeting Tourism industry invited to learn more about Idaho Tourism programs and grants. BOISE, Idaho (March 3, 2021)—Idaho Tourism will host a virtual statewide meeting with travel industry members on March 11, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. MT. Attendees will hear about…
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NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Commerce – Tourism Development 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Commerce Opens 2021 Application for the Idaho Regional Travel & Convention Grant Program BOISE, Idaho (February 12, 2021)—The Idaho Department of Commerce-Tourism Development is now accepting applications for the Idaho Regional Travel and Convention Grant Program for the 2021 grant…
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NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Commerce-Tourism Development 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Governor Little Appoints New Member to Idaho Travel Council Idaho Travel Council advises Idaho Commerce on tourism policy and grant awards BOISE, Idaho (January 25, 2021) — Governor Brad Little has appointed Jeffery Glissendorf to the Idaho Travel Council (ITC). He will…
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MEDIA ALERT Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Travel Council Announces January Meeting BOISE, Idaho (January 19, 2021) —The Idaho Travel Council (ITC) will meet virtually on Tuesday, January 26, from 9:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. MT via the Webex platform. The Council will hear Idaho Commerce, Idaho Tourism, agency of record, and grant program…
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NEWS RELEASE Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Tourism Launches 2021 Official Idaho Travel Guide with Virtual Scavenger Hunt BOISE, Idaho (January 11, 2021) — If there’s one thing a lot of people are looking forward to in 2021, it’s the opportunity to travel again. When the time is right, the Gem State…
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NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.287.0781 Laurie.McConnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Commerce Opens Applications for the 2021 Idaho Wild Rivers Grant Program BOISE, Idaho (November 16, 2020) — Idaho Commerce is accepting applications for the Idaho Wild Rivers Grant Program for the 2021 grant cycle. Applications must be submitted via the Department’s online portal by 4:00…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Governor Little Seeks Applicants for Idaho Travel Council BOISE, Idaho (November 10, 2020)—Governor Brad Little and the Idaho Department of Commerce are seeking applicants for the Idaho Travel Council. Council vacancies are open to residents of Region 5, which includes Bannock, Bingham, Bear Lake, Caribou, Franklin,…
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NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Commerce – Tourism Development 208-287-0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov 2020 Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award in Recreation and Tourism Presented to John May Boise, Idaho – Oct. 22, 2020 – John May was presented the 2020 Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award in Recreation and Tourism during the virtual Idaho Conference…
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MEDIA ALERT Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Travel Council Announces October Meeting BOISE, Idaho (October 16, 2020) —The Idaho Travel Council (ITC) will meet virtually on October 23, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. via the Zoom meeting platform. The Council will hear Commerce and Tourism program updates including room tax collections…
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