Idaho in the News

Idaho in the News

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Idaho Falls to Host 31st Annual International Tourism Tradeshow Event

    Cheyenne, WY (Jan. 16, 2026)—Idaho Falls, Idaho, has been named as the host location for the 2027 International Roundup® (IRU) tourism tradeshow. With dates set for April 20-23, 2027, the event will bring international travel planners and tour operators from seven overseas markets who specialize in selling customized travel itineraries through the four-state region of…

  • 2026 Official Idaho Travel Guide Inspires, Helps Travelers Plan Trips

    BOISE, Idaho (Jan. 5, 2026)—Visit Idaho has released its 2026 Official Idaho Travel Guide, a visually rich, story-driven publication spotlighting the natural beauty and diverse experiences across the state. Blending immersive storytelling with practical planning tips, the guide is designed to inspire first-time visitors, returning travelers and Idahoans. Inside, readers will find maps, trip ideas…

  • Idaho Ski Area Visits Top 2M Annually Since 2020

    KELLOGG, Idaho (Dec. 15, 2025)—Skier visits at Idaho ski resorts have exceeded 2.0 million annually since winter 2020-21 — including an all-time record 2.5 million during the 2022-23 ski season — according to an economic impact report Ski Idaho commissioned from Boulder, Colo.-based research firm RRC. Skier visits also reached 2.4 million during winter 2024-25,…