News Releases

Leigh Hitz, president and chief operating officer for Stout Street Hospitality, today announced that Magnolia Hotel Omaha was recently named the company’s 2012 “Property of the Year.” The award was granted based on a combination of factors including guest service scores, employee satisfaction and retention, property revenue and more... more

The Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau booked more than 76 meetings in 2012, infusing $28 million into the local economy... more

OMAHA, Neb.-The Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority (MECA) is pleased to announce that TD Ameritrade Park Omaha has been selected as the 2012 College Baseball Field of the Year by SportsTurf Managers Association (STMA)... more

John Deere and Company held its 2012 North American Dealer meeting in Omaha this August, bringing with it more than 4,100 overnight visitors. The figures are now in and according to the Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau, the economic impact of this meeting totals $7.3 million dollars, including more than half a million dollars generated in local taxes... more

OMAHA, NEB. – June 7, 2012 – The Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCVB) announces the “Welcome to the Weekend” video campaign, an opportunity for Omaha visitors and residents to capture what they feel are the great things to do in Omaha. In addition, they have a chance to be featured in an upcoming “Visit Omaha” commercial. From June 7 through July 31, entrants can submit videos of their fun-filled Omaha weekend moments online at www.OmahaWeekend.com... more

As families map out their summer game plan, the Omaha Adventure Savings Pack offers a way to make summer a winner. The Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCVB), in partnership with top Omaha attractions, has created an eight-page coupon book offering visitors and residents more than $50 in exclusive savings... more

Convention Sales Professionals International (CSPI) started 2012 energized by a new name, new focus and now, a new leader. The association welcomed Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau Director of Sales, Cathy Keller, as its new Board President at the recent CSPI Annual Conference, February 26-27, 2012 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C... more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The media credential application for the 2012 Olympic Team Trials - Swimming in Omaha, Neb., June 25 – July 2, is now available online. The competition will feature top swimmers in the country as they compete to secure a spot on the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team... more

It is now easier for visitors to see what Omaha has to offer and plan a trip to the city. VisitOmaha.com, the official tourism website for the City of Omaha, has added a number of new visitor-friendly features, along with a new look... more

Omaha, NE – July 7, 2011 – Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) announced that the 181-room Courtyard by Marriott located at 101 South 10th Street in Omaha, NE has completed a major renovation of its lobby. The hotel now features the brand’s new Refreshing Business lobby concept, designed to give travelers the flexibility to work and socialize however they choose while on the road... more

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced its global powerhouse Sheraton Hotels will return to Omaha, Nebraska after nearly ten years with the upcoming opening of Sheraton Omaha Hotel in October. Owned by an investment fund managed by Latitude Management Real Estate Investors, Inc. (LMREI), the former Crowne Plaza will complete a $4 million renovation to all guest rooms and public areas prior to flying the Sheraton flag. The opening is part of Sheraton brand's strategic expansion plan that will add more than 60 new hotels and over 20,000 rooms to the Sheraton portfolio over the next two years... more

Omaha, Neb.-Visitors and residents can now find information about Omaha faster than ever using their smartphones and other mobile devices thanks to an enhanced version of visitomaha.com launched by the Omaha Convention & Visitors Bureau... more

More than 25,000 visitors from all over the world stopped in to the Omaha Visitors Center during 2010, an increase of over 5,000 visitors from last year... more

The nation's leading wildlife habitat conservation organization, Pheasants Forever, will hold its annual Pheasant Fest in Omaha January 27th through the 30th attracting at least 2,000 visitors to the city... more

Omaha has been selected to host the 2013 and 2014 annual conference for the Nebraska Association of County Officials. The conference will bring approximately 850 visitors to Omaha during December of both years... more

For those searching for a unique gift, the Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau suggests sending a little piece of Omaha to family and friends this holiday season... more

The city’s dynamic Midtown Crossing district will be the site of a new Element hotel, the muchtalked?about “green trailblazer” from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT)... more

Bankers from the United States and Canada are planning to visit Omaha in November. The city was selected as the site for this year’s North American Agricultural Lenders Conference. The 5-day conference is touted as a one-of-a-kind professional development experience... more

Omaha will be a labor of love for hundreds of families this September as host of the 25th Anniversary celebration for the Pope Paul VI Institute. The event will bring an estimated 500 visitors into the city right before Labor Day... more

A virtual cab ride through Omaha, complete with an eccentric driver entices an international conference to the city. The International Association of Operative Millers’ Conference and Expo will bring approximately 1,000 visitors to Omaha during May 2014... more

Hilton Worldwide and the City of Omaha announced today plans for a 15-month expansion and renovation project designed to lure more meetings and events to the area... more

Visitors and Omaha residents are invited to enjoy an Omaha Adventure this summer with an unprecedented offer... more

Honored for her hard work and dedication to the tourism industry, Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau Director of Sales, Cathy Keller received the Shawn Corwin Award from the Association for Convention Marketing Executives (ACME)... more

Dozens of national meeting planners hopped into a cab in Toronto, Canada and took a 2 minute ride through Omaha - virtually speaking - thanks to the magic of green-screen technology... more

Omaha visitors and residents can now rent bicycles at the Omaha Visitors Center. The Visitors Center, located at 10th and Farnam, is close to the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and over 150 miles of bike trails along the Missouri River... more