Press/News Category Archives: Tourism

Idaho Tourism Receives Two National Awards at Annual ESTO Conference in Boca Raton

NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Tourism Receives Two National Awards at Annual ESTO Conference in Boca Raton BOISE, Idaho – September 6, 2016 – The Idaho Department of Commerce – Tourism Development received high accolades last week at the annual ESTO (Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations) conference

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Idaho Travel Council Announces Annual Grant Awards

Idaho Travel Council Announces Annual Grant Awards NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Travel Council Announces Annual Grant Awards Over $4.5 Million Awarded for Tourism Promotion BOISE, Idaho—August 3, 2016—During its summer meeting held in Lava Hot Springs this week, the Idaho Travel Council (ITC) granted over $4.5

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Idaho Travel Council Announces August 2-3 Meeting

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Department of Commerce – Tourism Development 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Travel Council Announces August 2-3 Meeting BOISE, Idaho—July 27, 2016—The Idaho Travel Council (ITC) will hold its annual summer meeting and grant awards at the Riverside Inn in Lava Hot Springs on Tuesday, August 2 and Wednesday, August 3. The

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Mountain Home Country Music Festival Returns July 29-31

Mountain Home Country Music Festival Returns     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Media Contact: Gloria Miller (208) 310-6740 gloriamiller@redskypr.com Mountain Home Country Music Festival Returns July 29-31 Second-year festival continues strong support of local organizations BOISE, IDAHO (June 22, 2016) — The Mountain Home Country Music Festival returns to Elmore County July 29-31 for three days

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Idaho Tourism 18 Summers Campaign Wins Prestigious Effie Award

Idaho Tourism Campaign Wins Prestigious Effie Award NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Tourism 18 Summers Campaign Wins Prestigious Effie Award BOISE, Idaho – June 13, 2016 – 18 Summers, Idaho Tourism’s successful summer travel campaign earned an Effie award in the Travel & Tourism category at the

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Lifetime Achievement Award in Recreation and Tourism

Lifetime Achievement Award in Recreation and Tourism NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Commerce -Tourism Development 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award in Recreation and Tourism Presented to Jerald J. Jaeger Moscow, Idaho—May 3, 2016—Jerald J. Jaeger was presented the 2016 Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award in Recreation and Tourism today at the opening

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Idaho Travel Council Meets May 2-3, ICORT May 3-5

Idaho Travel Council Meets May 2-3, ICORT May 3-5 NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Conference on Recreation and Tourism Convenes May 3-5, During National Travel and Tourism Week Boise, Idaho – April 25, 2016 –The Idaho Conference on Recreation and Tourism (ICORT) will be held at the

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Idaho Tourism Launches New Website & Summer Campaign

Idaho Tourism Launches New Website & Summer Campaign News Release: For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Tourism Launches New Website and Promotional Campaign to Attract Summer Travelers Website features adventures and experiential travel ideas to encourage local and regional visitors to make the most of their summer vacation. BOISE, Idaho

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Aid Possible for Hwy 14 Landslide Affected Businesses

Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security News Release For immediate release, April 6, 2016 Contact: Elizabeth Duncan (208) 258-6595 or (208) 866-5969 eduncan@bhs.idaho.gov Businesses Impacted by Elk City Landslide may be Eligible for Assistance BOISE – The State of Idaho is seeking information from small non-farm businesses in and around the Elk City community whose operations

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Idaho Regional Travel Grant Applications Open

Idaho Regional Travel Grant Applications Open NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnellIdaho Tourism208.287.0781laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Commerce Opens Applications for the Idaho Regional Travel Grant Program BOISE, Idaho – March 31, 2016 – The Idaho Department of Commerce is accepting applications for the Idaho Regional Travel Grant Program for the 2016 grant cycle. Applications will be

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