Press/News Category Archives: Travel

Tom Nicholson Receives 2019 Governor’s 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  2019 Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award in Recreation and Tourism Presented to Tom Nicholson Sun Valley, Idaho – Oct. 24, 2019 – Tom Nicholson, majority owner of Roaring Springs Waterpark and Wahooz Family Fun Zone, received the 2019 Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award in

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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 (October 16, 2019) —The Idaho Travel Council (ITC) will meet October 24, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the Continental meeting room at the Sun Valley Inn (2 Sun Valley Road, Sun Valley, Idaho). The Council will hear Idaho

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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 $6.1 Million Awarded for Tourism Promotion BOISE, Idaho (July 31, 2019) During its meeting held in Twin Falls this week, the Idaho Travel Council (ITC) granted $6,141,270 in tourism marketing funding to non-profit organizations through

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Idaho Travel Council Announces July Meeting and Grant Awards

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Travel Council Announces July Meeting and Grant Awards BOISE, Idaho (July 19, 2019) —The Idaho Travel Council (ITC) will meet July 29 and 30, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at the Twin Falls City Hall Council Chambers, (203 Main Avenue East, Twin Falls, Idaho). On Monday,

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State Seeks Nominees for Recreation and Tourism Award

Nominations are now open for outstanding lifetime achievement in the fields of Idaho recreation and tourism. Idaho Governor Brad Little will select and recognize a nominated individual who has made significant contributions to developing, managing or conserving Idaho’s recreation resources, or developing, managing or promoting tourism in Idaho.

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Idaho Travel Council May Meeting

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Travel Council Announces May Meeting  BOISE, Idaho (April 30, 2019) —The Idaho Travel Council (ITC) will meet May 7 and 8, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the Lincoln Auditorium at the Idaho Capitol Building (700 W. Jefferson Street, Boise, Idaho). On Tuesday, May 7,

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Idaho Commerce Extends 2019 Application Date for 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 Extends 2019 Application Date for the Idaho Regional Travel & Convention Grant Program BOISE, Idaho (April 5, 2019)—The Idaho Department of Commerce-Tourism Development is extending the application deadline for the Idaho Regional Travel and Convention Grant Program for the

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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 15, 2019) —The Idaho Travel Council (ITC) will meet March 22, from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the East Conference Room of the Joe R. Williams Building (700 W. State Street, Boise, Idaho). During the meeting the

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Visit Idaho Launches Campaign to Attract Summer Visitors

NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release  Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Commerce – Tourism Development 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Visit Idaho Launches Campaign to Attract Summer Visitors BOISE, Idaho (March 13, 2019)— Visit Idaho has launched its prime-season integrated marketing campaign aimed at attracting summer travelers seeking outdoor adventure and unique experiences to Idaho. This multifaceted campaign reaches travelers

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