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NETA Brochure Swap May 17

The Lexington Chamber of Commerce invites you to save the date for the 2012 Nebraska Travel Association (NETA) Brochure Swap on May 17, 2012. The event will be held at the Dawson County Fairgrounds in Lexington. Event details and a registration form can b...
Submit your 2012 events to VisitNebraska.gov

Now is the perfect time to send in your 2012 event information to be posted online at www.VisitNebraska.gov. Event listings are free and will help spread the word about your activity to tourists planning their Nebraska vacations! To submit your event...
Gov. Heineman: The Importance of Ecotourism

By Governor Dave HeinemanMarch 26, 2012 Dear Fellow Nebraskans: Last week, I was pleased host Gov. Sam Brownback of Kansas and Gov. John Hickenlooper of Colorado as we met to discuss common efforts and issues related to ecotourism and economic d...
Department of Economic Development announces 2012 Tourism Marketing Grants

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 16, 2012 CONTACTHeather Hogue, 402-471-3796 or heather.hogue@nebraska.govShannon Peterson, 402-471-3797 or shannon.j.peterson@nebraska.gov (Lincoln, Neb.) The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) today...
Governors to meet and discuss eco-tourism and economic development

CONTACTS Jen Rae Hein, NE, (402) 429-4701Eric Brown, CO, (785) 368-7138Sherriene Jones-Sontag, KS, (785) 368-7138 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Gov. Heineman to host Colorado and Kansas governors and view sandhill cranes LINCOLN, NEB. (March 1...
Nebraska Travel Guide goes digital

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT: Shannon Peterson at 800-228-4307, 402-471-3797 or shannon.j.peterson@nebraska.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New digital reader edition enhances interactivity for tablets LINCOLN, NEB. (Feb. 21, 2012)—The 2012...
2012 Nebraska Passport sites selected

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:Shannon Peterson at 800-228-4307, 402-471-3797or shannon.j.peterson@nebraska.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LINCOLN, NEB. (Feb. 14, 2012)—The featured stops for the 2012 Nebraska Passport have been selected. This y...
Free 2012 Travel Guide now available

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:Shannon Peterson at 800-228-4307, 402-471-3797, or email: shannon.j.peterson@nebraska.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Start planning your Nebraska vacation LINCOLN, NEB. (Jan. 12, 2011)—The 2012 Nebraska Travel Guide is now ava...
Wineries, restaurants, golf courses, festivals, outfitters and more wanted for 2012 Passport Program

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:Shannon Peterson at 800-228-4307, 402-471-3797, or shannon.j.peterson@nebraska.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Applications due Jan. 13 LINCOLN, NEB. (Dec. 19, 2011)—Applications are now being accepted for the 2012 Pass...
Apply to participate in 2012 Nebraska Passport program

Applications and nominations are now being accepted for the 2012 Passport Program. The DED Travel & Tourism Division is expanding the program next year to include 72 stops featured within nine categories: wineries, golf, festivals, culture/history...
Registration opens for Agri/Eco-Tourism Workshop

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:Karen Kollars at 800-228-4307, 308-249-3220, or Karen.Kollars@nebraska.govTom Tabor at 800-228-4307, 402-471-7755, or Tom.Tabor@nebraska.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LINCOLN, NEB. (Dec. 9, 2011) — Registration is now op...
Seeking volunteers to work 2012 travel and trade shows

Don’t miss the chance to TOOT YOUR OWN HORN at a 2012 travel and trade show! Volunteer to work a show, hand out brochures, and chat with tourists planning a Nebraska vacation! The Nebraska Division of Travel and Tourism pays for the booth space and...
Nebraska golf trips make great gifts

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:Shannon Peterson at 800-228-4307, 402-471-3797 or shannon.j.peterson@nebraska.gov Brad Penner at 402-489-2121or bpenner@snitilycarr.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LINCOLN, NEB. (DEC. 1, 2011) — The holiday season is the p...
Celebrate local stores on Small Business Saturday

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:Shannon Peterson at 800-228-4307, 402-471-3797or Shannon.j.peterson@nebraska.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Shop small, shop local LINCOLN, NEB. (Nov. 21, 2011)—First there was Black Friday, and then there was Cy...
Nebraska Department of Economic Development appoints new tourism director

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:Kathy McKillip at 800-426-6505, 402-471-1558or kathy.mckillip@nebraska.gov Shannon Peterson at 800-228-4307, 402-471-3797or Shannon.j.peterson@nebraska.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LINCOLN, NEB. (Nov. 3, 2011)—Kathy M...
Golf trip pays off for South Sioux City man

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:Shannon Peterson at 800-228-4307, 402-471-3797, or email: shannon.j.peterson@nebraska.gov Brad Penner at 402-489-2121, or email: bpenner@snitilycarr.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LINCOLN, NEB. (Nov. 1, 2011) —John Bzoski...
2011 Nebraska travel industry award winners announced

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:Shannon Peterson at 800-228-4307, or email: shannon.j.peterson@nebraska.gov Micheal Collins at 800-228-4307, or email: micheal.collins@nebraska.gov Gov. Heineman announces winners at travel conference OMAHA, NEB. (Oct. 2...
Bradshaw couple and South Dakota woman win grand prizes in Nebraska Passport program

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:Shannon Peterson at 800-228-4307, 402-471-3797, or shannon.j.peterson@nebraska.gov FOR RELEASE OCT. 20, 2011 OMAHA, NEB. (Oct. 20, 2011)—Craig and Sarah Eberle of Bradshaw, Neb., and Rhonda Tomlinson of Hot Springs...
Travel Conference session to offer insight on working out differences

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:Shannon Peterson at 800-228-4307, 402-471-3797, or shannon.j.peterson@nebraska.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Resolving conflict in the travel industry LINCOLN, NEB. (Oct. 11, 2011) — One of the greatest challenges...
Nebraska Department of Economic Development appoints interim tourism director

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:Kathy McKillip at 800-426-6505, 402-471-1558or kathy.mckillip@nebraska.gov Shannon Peterson at 800-228-4307, 402-471-3797or Shannon.j.peterson@nebraska.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LINCOLN, NEB. (Oct. 7, 2010)—Kathy M...