Press/News Category Archives: Travel

Governor Little Seeks Applicants for Idaho Travel Council

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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Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award in Recreation and Tourism Presented to John May

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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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, 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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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 $5.8 Million Awarded for Tourism Promotion BOISE, Idaho (July 28, 2020) During its meeting held in Island Park this week, the Idaho Travel Council (ITC) granted $5,867,607 in tourism marketing funding to non-profit organizations through

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Idaho Travel Council Announces July Meeting & 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 20, 2020) —The Idaho Travel Council (ITC) will meet Monday, July 27, 2020 from 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. MT and Tuesday, July 28, 2020 from 9:00 a.m-12:00 p.m. MT at the Springhill Suites Island Park-Yellowstone (4292

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Idaho Travel Council Announces May Special Meeting 

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Travel Council Announces May Special Meeting  BOISE, Idaho (May 20, 2020) —The Idaho Travel Council (ITC) will conduct a special virtual meeting May 27 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. MDT via the Zoom meeting platform. The Council will hear Tourism updates, a budget review, and

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Idaho Travel Council Announces 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 29, 2020) —The Idaho Travel Council (ITC) will meet virtually May 7 and 8, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:35 p.m. via the Zoom meeting platform. On Thursday the Council will hear Commerce, budget and grant updates followed by

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Plan Now, Play Later – Virtual Tourism in Idaho

NEWS RELEASE – For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Commerce – Tourism Development Laurie.McConnell@tourism.idaho.gov 208-287-0781 Plan Now, Play Later – Virtual Tourism in Idaho Visit Idaho invites followers to virtually experience the Gem State  until it is safe to travel again. BOISE, Idaho (April 17, 2020)—Visit Idaho has pressed pause on promoting travel to

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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 19, 2020) —The Idaho Travel Council (ITC) will meet via conference call on March 26, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Agenda items include updates on COVID-19 and the Idaho Travel Council Strategic Plan, feedback from the Tourism Tours,

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Idaho Tourism to Host Statewide Regional Meetings, Idaho Travel Council Meeting in March

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov  Idaho Tourism to Host Statewide Regional Meetings, Idaho Travel Council Meeting in March Tourism industry invited to learn more about Idaho Tourism programs and grants. BOISE, Idaho (March 2, 2020)—The Idaho Commerce – Tourism Development office will commence statewide meetings with each of Idaho’s seven designated travel

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