Press/News Category Archives: Travel

Idaho Commerce Opens Applications for the 2022 Idaho Wild Rivers Grant Program

NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnellIdaho Tourism208.334.2470Laurie.McConnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Commerce Opens Applications for the 2022 Idaho Wild Rivers Grant Program BOISE, Idaho (November 18, 2021) — Idaho Commerce is accepting applications for the Idaho Wild Rivers Grant Program for the 2022 grant cycle. Applications must be submitted via the Department’s online portal by 4:00 p.m. MST, January

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Gov. Little recognizes Idaho hospitality workers with Lifetime Achievement Award in Travel and Tourism

NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: Marissa Morrison, Press Secretary 208-943-1686 marissa.morrison@gov.idaho.gov Gov. Little recognizes Idaho hospitality workers with Lifetime Achievement Award in Travel and Tourism Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced he awarded the Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award in Travel and Tourism to Idaho hospitality workers collectively. “Historically this award has recognized an individual who’s made

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Idaho Travel Council Announces October Meeting

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Travel Council Announces October Meeting  BOISE, Idaho (September 27, 2021) —The Idaho Travel Council (ITC) will meet in Garden City at The Riverside Hotel (2900 W Chinden Blvd.) on Monday, October 4, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (MDT). The Council will hear reports from Idaho Commerce,

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Idaho Tourism Receives National Award at Annual ESTO Conference

NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Tourism Receives National Award at Annual ESTO Conference BOISE, Idaho (August 30, 2021) — Idaho Tourism received high praise at the annual Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations (ESTO) conference held earlier this month by winning the National Council of State Tourism Directors

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Idaho Commerce Opens 2021 Supplemental Application for the Idaho Regional Travel & Convention Grant Program

NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Commerce – Tourism Development 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov   Idaho Commerce Opens 2021 Supplemental Application for the Idaho Regional Travel & Convention Grant Program BOISE, Idaho (August 17, 2021)—The Idaho Department of Commerce-Tourism Development is now accepting supplemental applications for the Idaho Regional Travel and Convention Grant Program for the

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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 $7.3 Million Awarded for Tourism Promotion BOISE, Idaho (July 29, 2021) During its meeting held in Lewiston this week, the Idaho Travel Council (ITC) granted $7,362,059 in tourism marketing funding to non-profit organizations through the

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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 (July 20, 2021) – Nominations are now open for outstanding lifetime achievement in the fields of Idaho recreation and tourism. Idaho Governor Brad

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Idaho Travel Council Announces July Meeting

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Travel Council Announces July Meeting  BOISE, Idaho (July 16, 2021) —The Idaho Travel Council (ITC) will meet in Lewiston at the Hells Canyon Grand Hotel on Monday, July 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (PDT) and Tuesday, July 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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Governor Little Appoints At-Large Member to Idaho Travel Council

NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Commerce-Tourism Development 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Governor Little Appoints At-Large Member to Idaho Travel Council Idaho Travel Council advises Idaho Commerce on tourism policy and grant awards BOISE, Idaho (April 1, 2021) — Governor Brad Little has appointed Earl Sullivan to the Idaho Travel Council (ITC). He will

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Idaho Travel Council Announces March Meeting

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov   Idaho Travel Council Announces March Meeting BOISE, Idaho (March 11, 2021) —The Idaho Travel Council (ITC) will meet virtually on Thursday, March 18, from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. MT via Zoom. The Council will hear Idaho Commerce, Idaho Tourism, and grant program updates along with presentations from Idaho

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