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Check Out the New Online Edition of 2009 Nebraska Travel Guide

LINCOLN, NEB. (July 15, 2009)—As more and more travelers look to maximize the value of their vacations and an increasing number of hotels, attractions and tourist destinations offer high-speed wireless Internet connections, the Web has become a primary ...
New Nebraska Tourism Advisory Committee members announced

LINCOLN, NEB. (May 19, 2009)—The Nebraska Department of Economic Development’s Division of Travel and Tourism would like to announce the addition of two new members, Jeff Boeke and Tenise Jarecke, to its Nebraska Tourism Advisory Committee. Boeke...
Nebraska on the cheap

LINCOLN, NEB. (May 14, 2008)—Just because you’re pinching pennies this summer doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice a vacation. Thinking local–and affordable–is what we’re all doing, and here in Nebraska, it’s what we’ve always done. Our lis...
Tell Great Stories

LINCOLN, NEB. (May 7, 2009)—Families traveling in Nebraska this summer will have a reason to take good notes during their journeys. The Nebraska Department of Economic Development’s Travel and Tourism Division is launching its My Nebraska Vacation c...
Nebraska Tourism Launches Byways Geopicting Contest

LINCOLN, NEB. (March 11, 2009)—If you’ve traversed the back roads of Nebraska and snapped some photos along the way, or if you’re planning a trip this summer and want to put your camera to good use, Nebraska Tourism has the contest for you....
Omaha playing host to Heartland Byway Conference

LINCOLN, NEB. (March 9, 2009)—Omaha will be the site of the 2009 Heartland Byway Conference, representing the scenic byways of ten states: Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Nebraska. The con...
Russ’s Market Stores help to make Nebraska Ag/Eco Conference greener

LINCOLN, NEB. (March 5, 2009)—Two Lincoln Russ’s Market Stores donated hundreds of reusable shopping bags to the 2009 Governor’s Agri/Eco Tourism Workshop, which took place in February in North Platte. The store at 66th and O streets, managed by Ma...
Sandhill cranes are landing in central Nebraska

LINCOLN, NEB. (March 3, 2008)—One of the great spectacles of the natural world – the migration of 650,000 Sandhill cranes – has begun. From March through mid-April, these birds from ancient lineage will fill the skies over central Nebraska. By da...
Nebraska Welcome Centers are open for Business

LINCOLN, NEB. (March 2, 2009)—Starting today, some of the state’s busiest Welcome Centers will have friendly, helpful staff members to give tourists a real Nebraska welcome. “Nebraska’s Visitor Guide program is one of our longest standing, most w...
Start Planning your 2009 Vacation Now!

LINCOLN, NEB. (January 7, 2009)—Whether it’s hiking and biking, an afternoon in a museum, exploring historical sites or a stay at a cozy bed and breakfast, you’ll find it in the 2009 Nebraska Travel Guide, available now. Even in tough times, Nebras...
Embrace the Nebraska outdoors

LINCOLN, NEB. (Nov. 14, 2008)—The 2009 Governor’s Agri/Eco-Tourism Workshop will offer the Nebraska tourism industry a fun way to network, learn and cross-promote business. This year’s workshop will take place Feb. 3 and 4 at the Sandhills Conventio...
2008 Nebraska travel industry award winners announced

LINCOLN, NEB. (Oct. 24, 2008)—Lieutenant Gov. Rick Sheehy announced the winners of the 2008 Nebraska Travel Industry awards at the Nebraska Travel Conference banquet last night. “Each nominee honored last night truly loves Nebraska and wants to see t...
Learn and have fun at the ‘08 NE Travel Conference

LINCOLN, NEB. (Oct. 21, 2008)—Nebraska Travel conference attendees can look forward to a wealth of educational opportunities at this year’s event, but the organizers don’t forget about having some fun after the workday is over. Plan to attend a...
Two new members named to Nebraska Tourism Advisory Council

LINCOLN, NEB. (Oct. 20, 2008)—The Nebraska Department of Economic Development’s Travel and Tourism Division named two new members to its Tourism Advisory Committee earlier this month. Jay Longacre, of Sutherland, and Sharon Schilling, of Pawnee C...
Green Travel: How to Make it Work for You

LINCOLN, NEB. (Oct. 14, 2008)—Green travelers and the destinations they want to visit are an ever growing, important part of the tourism industry. Learn how to capitalize on this growing segment during two sessions at this year’s Nebraska Travel Confe...
Research, Marketing, Grants and Media

LINCOLN, NEB. (Oct. 6, 2008)—Each year, a portion of the Nebraska Travel Conference is set aside to let the industry hear about DED’s Tourism Division’s plans for the next year. This year’s conference, to be held in Kearney, is no exception. ...
Make Podcasting Work for Your Destination

LINCOLN, NEB. (Oct. 2, 2008)— Audio podcasts can be an effective and inexpensive way to share information about your organization, attraction, or event. Discover the basics and learn how to write, produce, and post your creation. If you’re ready to pu...
Nebraska Travel Conference Welcomes Kevin Wright

LINCOLN, NEB. (Sept. 23, 2008)—One in four Americans rank church and religious travel as important to them, according to the World Religious Travel Association. Kevin Wright, president of the WRTA, will let the Nebraska tourism industry know how they ca...
Nebraska Travel Conference Welcomes Peter Tarlow

LINCOLN, NEB. (Sept. 16, 2008)—Staying afloat in tough economic times is challenging for professionals in any industry. This year at the 33rd Annual Nebraska Travel Conference, Dr. Peter Tarlow, founder of Tourism and More and an expert on tourism and e...
2008 Nebraska Travel Conference in Kearney

LINCOLN, NEB. (Aug. 13, 2008)—The 33rd Annual Nebraska Travel Conference invites the state tourism industry to come to Kearney this fall. The conference will take place at the Ramada Inn & Conference Center, 301 S. 2nd Ave. The conference inclu...