Idaho in the News

Idaho in the News

  • Visit Idaho’s The 3100™ Wins Emmy Award

    BOISE, Idaho (May 31, 2026)—Visit Idaho’s The 3100™ has officially earned an Emmy Award from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Northwest Chapter, winning in the Branded Content – Long Form Content category. The award was presented during the Northwest Regional Emmy Awards on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Seattle, Washington. The win marks the…

  • Community Cleanup Effort Removes More Than 1,100 Pounds of Debris from Lake Coeur d’Alene and Tubbs Hill

    COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho (May 29, 2026) – Professional divers, volunteers, and community partners came together along the shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene on May 26 with a shared goal of caring for the places that make Idaho unforgettable. Hosted by Marine Rescue CDA in partnership with Visit Idaho through its Travel With Care program and…

  • Visit Idaho’s The 3100™ Earns Emmy Nomination

    BOISE, Idaho (April 22, 2026)—Visit Idaho’s The 3100™ film project continues its award-winning momentum, with the six-part docuseries earning an Emmy nomination from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Northwest Chapter in the Branded Content – Long Form Content category. This nomination through the Northwest chapter recognizes outstanding television and media work across a five-state region…

  • Governor Little Appoints New Member to Idaho Travel Council

    BOISE, Idaho (March 20, 2026)—Governor Brad Little has appointed Brandon McMartin, Director of Guest Services at The Coeur d’Alene Resort, to the Idaho Travel Council (ITC) representing Region 1 (North Idaho). McMartin brings more than a decade of hospitality experience to the Idaho Travel Council. He joined Hagadone Hospitality in 2014 and has served in…

  • Visit Idaho and AJGA Announce Five-Year Partnership to Showcase Idaho as a Premier Golf, Outdoor and Travel Destination

    BRASELTON, GA (Feb. 11, 2026)—Visit Idaho and the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) today announced a five-year partnership designed to showcase Idaho’s scenic beauty, outdoor recreation and welcoming communities to a global audience of junior golfers, families and fans. “Idaho’s dramatic landscapes and distinct seasons make it easy to pair world-class golf with unforgettable outdoor…

  • Idaho Commerce Opens 2026 Application for the Idaho Regional Travel & Convention Grant Program

    BOISE, Idaho (Feb. 5, 2026)—The Idaho Department of Commerce-Tourism Development is now accepting applications for the Idaho Regional Travel and Convention Grant Program for the 2026 grant cycle. Applications must be submitted via the Department’s online grant portal by 4:30 p.m. (Mountain Time) March 30, 2026. Created in 1981, the Idaho Regional Travel and Convention Grant Program is…