Press/News Category Archives: Travel

Idaho Commerce Opens 2020 Application for Idaho Regional Travel & Convention Grant

NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Commerce – Tourism Development 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov   Idaho Commerce Opens 2020 Application for the Idaho Regional Travel & Convention Grant Program BOISE, Idaho (February 14, 2020)—The Idaho Department of Commerce-Tourism Development is now accepting applications for the Idaho Regional Travel and Convention Grant Program for the 2020 grant

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Governor Little, Idaho Commerce Participate in SHOT Show 2020

          NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release Contact: Mercedee Wilds Idaho Commerce Public Information 208.334.2470 mercedee.wilds@commerce.idaho.gov   Governor Little, Idaho Commerce Participate in SHOT Show 2020 BOISE, Idaho (February 10, 2020) — Governor Brad Little and Idaho Commerce attended the National Shooting Sports Foundation Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) Jan.

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Governor Little Appoints New 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 New Member to Idaho Travel Council Idaho Travel Council advises Idaho Commerce on tourism policy and grant awards BOISE, Idaho (January 30, 2020) — Governor Brad Little appointed Kayoko Magnus to the Idaho Travel Council (ITC). She will represent

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Idaho Travel Council Announces February Meeting

MEDIA ALERT  Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Travel Council Announces February Meeting BOISE, Idaho (February 29, 2020) —The Idaho Travel Council (ITC) will meet on February 5, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in Boardroom 5 at the Coeur d’Alene Resort (115 S. 2nd St., Coeur d’Alene, Idaho) and on February 6, 9:00 a.m.

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Idaho Commerce Opens Applications for the 2020 Idaho Wild Rivers Grant Program

NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release   Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.334.2470 Laurie.McConnell@tourism.idaho.gov   Idaho Commerce Opens Applications for the 2020 Idaho Wild Rivers Grant Program BOISE, Idaho (December 31, 2019) — Idaho Commerce is accepting applications for the Idaho Wild Rivers Grant Program for the 2020 grant cycle. Applications must be submitted via the

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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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