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Nebraska Tourism debuts new online photo gallery

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:Shannon Peterson at 800-228-4307, 402-471-3797, or shannon.j.peterson@nebraska.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Searchable images available to media and tourism industry LINCOLN, NEB. (Aug. 29, 2012)—The Nebraska Tou...
Gering to host 2012 Nebraska Travel Conference

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:Shannon Peterson at 800-228-4307, 402-471-3797 or shannon.j.peterson@nebraska.gov Micheal Collins, 402-471-379 orMicheal.collins@nebraska.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Registration is open for the Oct. 24-25 event LINCOLN, NEB. (Au...
Plan offers recommendations for Nebraska tourism

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:Kathy McKillip at 800-426-6505, 402-471-1558or kathy.mckillip@nebraska.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LINCOLN, NEB. (July 23, 2012)—Recommendations for cultivating and promoting tourism in Nebraska will be presented...
Nebraska Tourism Commission elects leaders, sets meeting

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:Shannon Peterson at 800-426-6505, 402-471-3797or shannon.j.peterson@nebraska.gov Nebraska Tourism Commission elects leaders, sets meeting LINCOLN, NEB. (July 20, 2012)—The Nebraska Tourism Commission recently e...
Strategic plan recommendations to be shared across the state

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:Kathy McKillip at 800-426-6505, 402-471-1558or kathy.mckillip@nebraska.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LINCOLN, NEB. (July 19, 2012)—Conventions, Sports and Leisure (CSL) has developed a state-wide strategic plan to ...
Ride the Magic Bus to Travel Conference in Gering

For more information: Karla Niedan-Streeks, 308-436-6886, karlan@geringciviccenter.com Why drive to Gering for the 2012 Nebraska Travel Conference when you can board the Magic Bus and let someone else do the driving for you? Save money! Save time! M...
Heritage tourism adds millions to Nebraska’s economy

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:Bob Puschendorf, Nebraska State Historical Society402-471-4769 or bob.puschendorf@nebraska.govKathy McKillip, Department of Economic Development's Travel and Tourism Division402-471-1558 or kathy.mckillip@nebraska.gov FOR...
Winners of 2012 Connecting Nebraska Awards announced

The Partnership for Rural Nebraska or PRN is a volunteer organization of service providers and others interested in the needs and issues of rural Nebraska. The annual Connecting Nebraska awards are presented by the Partnership for Rural Nebraska to ...
Tourism facility updates due June 15

Attention Nebraska Tourism Industry! Reminder notices were sent out the week of May 17 to all Nebraska lodging facilities and attractions requesting updated information for the upcoming 2013 Nebraska Travel Guide. Please have all updates back to Hea...
Nebraska Division of Travel and Tourism issues statewide call for event images

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:Alexis Abel at 402-489-2121 or aabel@SnitilyCarr.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LINCOLN, NEB. (May 10, 2012) — Will you be taking pictures of events in Nebraska this summer that you’d like to share? The Nebraska Division of T...
Nebraska Passport stop closes

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:Shannon Peterson at 800-228-4307, 402-471-3797or shannon.j.peterson@nebraska.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mitchell stop becomes a free stamp for all participants LINCOLN, NEB. (May 9, 2012)—One of the stops on th...
Gov. Heineman: Get out & explore Nebraska with 2012 Passport

By Governor Dave Heineman May 4, 2012 Dear Fellow Nebraskans: This is a good time to make plans to explore Nebraska, and the 2012 Nebraska Passport is a good way to get started. The Passport program offers travelers a road map of places to visit duri...
Gov. Heineman proclaims See Nebraska Week, announces 2012 Nebraska Passport

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 30, 2012, 10:30 a.m. CONTACTJen Rae Hein, Gov’s Office, 402-429-4701Sue M. Roush, Gov’s Office, 402-471-1970Shannon Peterson, Neb. Tourism, 402-471-3797 2012 Passport highlights 80 stops on 10 special interest tour...
Nebraska tourism director to help promote newly recognized Underground Railroad sites

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:Kathy McKillip at 800-426-6505, 402-471-1558or kathy.mckillip@nebraska.gov Bill Hayes, Mayhew Cabin, 402-873-3115 or mayhewcabin@hotmail.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LINCOLN, NEB. (May 2, 2012)—Three Nebraska City s...
Golf on the upswing in Nebraska

Gov. Heineman joins industry leaders to celebrate Nebraska Golf Day LINCOLN, NEB. — (April 27, 2012) — Nebraska appears to be bucking a trend when it comes to the business of golf. Across the nation, golfers played fewer rounds in 2011, but in ...
2012 Travel Conference: What is the interest for a "Magic Bus" to take delegates to this year's conference?

For those who attended the 2004 Nebraska Travel Conference in Gering, a number of you arrived at the conference on what was known as the “Magic Bus.” The bus started its route in Omaha where it picked up conference delegates at predetermined locations...
2012 Travel Conference: Lodging Information

The host hotel for the 2012 Nebraska Travel Conference is Monument Inn & Suites, located next door to the Gering Civic Center. A block of rooms has been set aside there until Sept. 9, 2012 for the room rate of $75 per night plus tax. You can conta...
2012 Nebraska Travel Conference Agenda and Session Tracks

Hello everyone, As most of you already know, the Nebraska Tourism Division’s 2012 Nebraska Travel Conference will be held Oct. 24-25 at the Gering Civic Center in Gering. I would love to see all of you there, so to increase attendance and encourage you...
Brochure Swap: Interstate 80 Brochure Drop Off Information

This purpose of this notice is to help you drop off your travel literature at the Interstate 80 visitor information centers during the 2012 Nebraska Travel Association (NETA) Brochure Swap at the Dawson County Fairgrounds (100 Plum Creek Parkway) in...
Guidelines for Distributing Travel Information at the Interstate Welcome Centers

Here are the guidelines for distributing your tourism information in the Nebraska Tourism Division’s Interstate 80 information centers: 1. The Nebraska/Omaha Travel Information Center and Melia Hill (Ashland) are staffed March 14 to Nov. 18. The ...