Idaho in the News

Idaho in the News

  • State Seeks Nominees for Recreation and Tourism Award

    BOISE, Idaho (July 8, 2025)—Nominations are now open for an award recognizing outstanding lifetime achievement in the fields of Idaho recreation and tourism. Idaho Governor Brad Little will select and recognize a nominated individual who has made significant contributions to developing, managing or conserving Idaho’s recreation resources, or developing, managing or promoting tourism in Idaho.…

  • Visit Idaho Launches Documentary & Docuseries Showcasing the State’s 3,100 Miles of Navigable Whitewater Rivers

    BOISE, Idaho (April 23, 2025)—With more navigable whitewater miles than any other state in the Lower 48, Visit Idaho is making waves with the announcement of “The 3100”—a new feature-length documentary and six-part docuseries. The film project gives viewers a front-row seat to the power, beauty, cultural significance and transformative qualities of the rivers while…

  • Idaho Travel Council Announces February Special Meeting

    BOISE, Idaho (February 24, 2025) —The Idaho Travel Council (ITC) will meet virtually on Teams on Wednesday, February 26, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (MT). Guests may attend in-person at the Idaho Commerce office in the Clearwater meeting room (Joe R. Williams Building, 700 W. State Street, 2nd Floor). The agenda will include discussion and a…

  • Idaho Commerce Opens 2025 Application for the Idaho Regional Travel & Convention Grant Program

    BOISE, Idaho (February 3, 2025)—The Idaho Department of Commerce-Tourism Development is now accepting applications for the Idaho Regional Travel and Convention Grant Program for the 2025 grant cycle. Applications must be submitted via the Department’s online grant portal by 4:30 p.m. (Mountain Time) March 31, 2025. Created in 1981, the Idaho Regional Travel and Convention Grant Program is…

  • Governor Little Appoints New Member to Idaho Travel Council

    BOISE, Idaho (January 21, 2025) — Governor Brad Little has appointed Scott Turlington, of Tamarack, ID, to the Idaho Travel Council (ITC) representing Region 3 (Southwest Idaho). Turlington is the President and CEO of Tamarack Resort, where he has been instrumental in leading the resort’s turnaround and completion since his return in 2020. Prior to…

  • Visit Idaho Rolls Out 2025 Official Idaho Travel Guide

    BOISE, Idaho (January 6, 2025)—Visit Idaho has released its 2025 Official Idaho Travel Guide, packed with stunning photography and engaging stories to inspire visitors and residents to travel to and within the Gem State. The 2025 guide contains maps, resources and in-depth articles, including: Some of the featured stories include QR codes, connecting readers to…