Press/News Category Archives: Travel

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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State Seeks Nominees for Recreation and Tourism Award

State Seeks Nominees for Recreation and Tourism Award   NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov State Seeks Nominees for Recreation and Tourism Award Lifetime Achievement Award winner will be selected by the Governor. BOISE, Idaho – February 23, 2016 – Nominations are open for outstanding lifetime achievement in the

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State Seeks Nominees for Recreation and Tourism Award

State Seeks Nominees for Recreation and Tourism Award   NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnellIdaho Tourism208.287.0781laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov State Seeks Nominees for Recreation and Tourism AwardLifetime Achievement Award winner will be selected by the Governor. BOISE, Idaho – February 23, 2016 – Nominations are open for outstanding lifetime achievement in the fields of Idaho recreation

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Idaho Travel Council to Meet October 28

Idaho Travel Council to Meet October 28 MEDIA ADVISORY Contact:  Laurie McConnellIdaho Department of Commerce – Tourism Development208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Travel Council to Meet October 28, 2015 in McCallThe ITC will meet with a variety of local tourism stakeholders and review information on statewide tourism initiatives. BOISE, Idaho—October 21, 2015—The Idaho Travel Council (ITC) will

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Idaho Tourism Receives National Award During Annual ESTO Conference in Portland

Idaho Tourism Receives National Award News Release: For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Tourism Receives National Award During Annual ESTO Conference in Portland BOISE, Idaho – September 1, 2015 – During the ESTO (Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations https://esto.ustravel.org/) conference in Portland, Oregon last week, Idaho Tourism received a Mercury

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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 $3.95 Million Awarded for Tourism Promotion Boise, Idaho—August 19, 2015—During its summer meeting held in Sun Valley this week, the Idaho Travel Council (ITC) granted over $3.95 million

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