Go online at Nebraska’s Travel and Tourism Conference, Oct 20-22

LINCOLN, NEB. (Sept. 29, 2009)—Social Media is more than just a buzzword; it’s an accepted – and highly used – business practice. Learn what works and what doesn’t from some locals who have used it to the advantage of their communities, attractions and businesses.

Caleb Pollard, executive director at Valley County Economic Development Board/Ord Area Chamber of Commerce; Steph Romanski from the Grand Island Independent; and Dawn Ream from Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo will talk about their successes with  sites, such as Twitter and Facebook, and blogging, give Web site development tips, and discuss up-and-coming social media techniques and trends.

This informal session will include each panelist’s candid experience about how social media techniques work for them. Delegates are encouraged to bring laptop computers to the session to compare social media sites, consider their own social media tactics, and to connect with other delegates and speakers.

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development’s Travel and Tourism Division also has a social media presence, and encourages delegates to check out its Web presence before the session. Find Nebraska Tourism on Facebook and at twitter.com/nebraskatourism.

Whether your customer is a Nebraska resident looking for a fun, affordable vacation destination close to home, or an international traveler wanting to live the Nebraska cowboy life for a few days, there is something for you – something worth learning – at the Nebraska Travel & Tourism Conference.  Online registration and a full schedule of events is available now at http://industry.visitnebraska.org/ under the “conferences” tab.

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Ann Bierbower at 800-228-4307, 402-471-3791, or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Sarah Baker Hansen at 800-228-4307, 402-471-3797, or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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