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Equipping You With Knowledge & Tools

Get the information and resources you need to support your role in Idaho’s tourism industry. 

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Idaho Regional and Convention Grant Program

Funded by the 2% lodging tax, this program provides grants to nonprofit incorporated organizations with viable travel or convention initiatives within their respective regions. Find everything you need to learn about and apply for a grant:

2024 Grant Application

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Travel Pulse Industry Newsletter

Visit Idaho sends a monthly e-newsletter to subscribers capturing the latest highlights, news and events from around the industry. The Travel Pulse newsletter is the best way to stay informed about tourism opportunities and industry news in Idaho. Sign up below to receive these updates in your inbox.

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Have something readers should know about? Send your updates to Laurie McConnell for consideration.

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Idaho Conference on Recreation & Tourism

ICORT is an annual event held in October and hosted by Visit Idaho that brings together Idaho’s recreation and tourism professionals for learning, networking and collaboration. Attendees enjoy:

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Connecting with peers, partners and industry leaders.

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Gaining expert insights through seminars and workshops.

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Discovering strategies to elevate visitor experiences and stay ahead of industry trends.

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Exploring partnership opportunities and community-driven initiatives.

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Recognition of Idaho tourism industry efforts, including the Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award in Recreation & Tourism.

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ICORT is ideal for:

  • Destination marketing organizations
  • Hospitality business owners and attraction operators
  • Community leaders and government representatives
  • Anyone looking to expand their knowledge of Idaho’s tourism and recreation landscape

ICORT 2025 will be held October 20-22 in Idaho Falls at the Mountain America Center. Visit icort.org for future event updates.

Governor’s Lifetime Achievement in Recreation and Tourism Award

Each year during ICORT, the Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to the development, management or conservation of Idaho’s recreation resources, or to the promotion and advancement of tourism in the state.

Previous recipients

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2024

Frances Conklin & Dennis Sullivan

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2023

William “Bill” Reagan

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2022

Richard Shaffer

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2021

Idaho Hospitality Workers

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2020

John May

Know a tourism professional who deserves to be honored? Nominate them here.

Tourism Tours

Tourism Tours are an annual spring expedition across the state’s tourism regions hosted by Visit Idaho and designed to empower grantees, travel partners and recreation professionals with valuable insights into the state’s tourism strategies and initiatives. Each regional tour stop is a half-day session that provides a platform for attendees to connect with state tourism representatives, regional partners and peers while gaining actionable knowledge to enhance their marketing and outreach efforts.

Tourism Tours Offer:

  • Educational Marketing Sessions:
    Learn best practices and innovative strategies to elevate your destination’s tourism efforts.
  • Statewide and Regional Insights:
    Hear about statewide collections, marketing projects and regional updates that impact your organization.
  • Networking Opportunities:
    Share wins, challenges and ideas with peers and industry leaders.
  • Grant Program Updates:
    Get the latest information on Idaho Travel Council grants and their role in supporting tourism growth.
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Tourism Tours Are Ideal For:

  • Idaho Travel Council grantees
  • Tourism and recreation partners
  • Destination marketing organizations
  • Municipal and economic development organizations
  • Businesses and attractions seeking to align with statewide tourism strategies

Advertising & Public Relations Co-op Opportunities

To further support regional DMOs, Visit Idaho offers ITC grantees the opportunity to leverage its agency of record contracts for services aligning with the state’s broader marketing and public relations efforts. Before grant applications open, Visit Idaho collaborates with Madden (advertising agency of record) and Red Sky (public relations agency of record) to outline available co-op opportunities for the upcoming fiscal year (July 1–June 30). Grantees can request to participate in one or more co-ops in their grant budget. Co-op funds must be used within the same fiscal year they are granted.

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Official Idaho Travel Guide Opportunities

Tourism Industry Webinars & Presentations