Nebraska Tourism Commission to host town hall meetings ahead of National Travel and Tourism Week

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LINCOLN, Neb., 2016-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Just ahead of National Travel and Tourism Week, the Nebraska Tourism Commission will host town hall meetings in eight different Nebraska communities.

“With the beginning of summer travel, the 2016 Nebraska Passport Program launch and Travel and Tourism Week, the month of May is a very exciting time for our industry. Ahead of that very exciting time, the Commission would like to provide an update on current tourism projects and goals, as well as celebrate the success of our industry, hear public support and learn more from industry members,” said Kathy McKillip, Nebraska Tourism Commission Executive Director.

Tourism is Nebraska’s third largest industry. McKillip said the meeting locations will highlight just a few of the great areas to visit in Nebraska. The town hall meetings are open to the public and should last about an hour.

Day Time Host Location
Tuesday, April 26, 2016 9:00-10:00 a.m. CDT      Kearney Kearney Visitors Bureau,
1007 Second Avenue
Tuesday, April 26, 2016 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. CDT North Platte Holiday Inn Express,
300 Holiday Frontage Rd
Tuesday, April 26, 2016 3:00-4:00 p.m. MDT Gering Gering Civic Center,
1050 M Street
Tuesday, April 26, 2016 6:00-7:00 p.m. MDT Fort Robinson
State Park		 Buffalo Barracks Room,
3200 Hwy. 20, Crawford, NE
Wednesday, April 27, 2016 12:00-1:00 p.m. CDT      Valentine Peppermill Restaurant & Lounge,
502 East Highway 20
Wednesday, April 27, 2016 3:00-4:00 p.m. CDT Norfolk Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce,
609 W. Norfolk Avenue
Wednesday, April 27, 2016 5:30-6:30 p.m. CDT  Grand Island Central Nebraska Regional Airport,
3743 Sky Park Rd.
Thursday, April 28, 2016 2:00-3:00 p.m. CDT      Lincoln Nebraska Tourism Commission,
301 Centennial Mall S. 1st Floor

 

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 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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FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Press Contact: Jenn Gjerde at 402-525-4455 or jenn.gjerde@nebraska.gov
Executive Director: Kathy McKillip at 402-471-1558 or kathy.mckillip@nebraska.gov

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Nebraska Tourism Commission to host town hall meetings ahead of National Travel and Tourism Week

Nebraska Tourism Commission to host town hall meetings ahead of National Travel and Tourism Week