Nebraska Tourism director visits communities for National Travel and Tourism Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LINCOLN, Neb. (May 2, 2019) – In celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week, Nebraska Tourism Commission’s executive director, John Ricks, will visit communities throughout the state to present on tourism in Nebraska and meet with local tourism industry members.
 
“National Travel and Tourism Week is a great time to connect with tourism professionals and community members on the importance of Nebraska’s third largest industry,” said John Ricks, Nebraska Tourism Commission executive director. “Travel Matters and I’m looking forward to talking about how with people across the state.”
 
Monday, May 6th 
10:30 AM (CST)
Proclamation Signing Ceremony  
Proclamation being signed for National Travel and Tourism Week
Warner Chamber at the Nebraska State Capitol
1445 K St
Lincoln, NE 68508
 
Wednesday, May 8th
9:30 AM (MT)
Tour
Scottsbluff National Monument
190276 Old Oregon Trail
Gering, NE 69341
 
11:30 AM (MT)
Salute to Tourism Luncheon
Gering Civic Center
1050 M St.
Gering, NE 69341

11:30 AM (CST)
OMA Tourism Awards
Mid-America Center
1 Arena Way
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
*Marketing Manager Jenn Gjerde
will be attending this event
 
Thursday, May 9th
8:30 AM (CST)
Tour
Prairie Club Golf Course
88897 NE-97
Valentine, NE 69201
 
12:00 PM (CST)
Tourism Presentation
Peppermill Restaurant
502 Hwy 20
Valentine, NE 69201
 
Friday, May 10th
8:00 AM (CST)
Meeting with Knox County Tourism
 
10:00 AM (CST)
Tourism Presentation
Sportsmen’s Bar & Grill
25411 Park Ave
Niobrara, NE 68760
 
3:00 PM (CST)
Social & Tourism Presentation
Delta Hotel
385 E 4th St
South Sioux City, NE 68776
 
During the first full week in May, communities nationwide celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week, an annual salute to travel in America. This year’s theme “Travel Matters,” spotlights a different way travel matters to American jobs, economic growth and personal well-being. Follow along on social media with hashtags #nttw19 and #TravelMatters. 

For more information about travel, events and unique destinations in Nebraska, order your free travel guide today at VisitNebraska.com. Then stay connected with Nebraska Tourism on our Visit Nebraska Facebook page, on Twitter, on Pinterest, on Instagram and on YouTube.
 
The mission of the Nebraska Tourism Commission is to expand Nebraska’s dynamic and diverse travel industry making it more viable by creating awareness, attracting increased visitors which results in greater tourism revenue and economic gain throughout the state. To learn more, go to VisitNebraska.com.

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