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As seen on FoodNetwork.com

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• Tavern 180

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Tracie McPherson
Visit Omaha
Director of Communications
402-444-3607
tmchpherson@visitomaha.com

OMAHA, NE., September 28, 2018 – Salma Hayek, Beyoncé, Jimmy Fallon, Will Smith and Bob T. Bridge, (aka Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge) are all bing names celebrating birthdays this month. On Friday, September 2018, 2018, Bob is celebrating a milestone birthday by turning 10 years old – not sure how that equates to human years.

"I don't feel a day over nine," says Bob, "It's easy to stay young when all you do is hang around all day by

As featured on FoodNetwork.com

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• Crescent Moon
• Get to know the Reuben

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Tracie McPherson
Visit Omaha
Director of Communications
402-444-3607
tmchpherson@visitomaha.com

Dine Out to Help Others during Omaha Restaurant Week

OMAHA, NE., September 12, 2018 – Get ready to eat out for a good cause. Omaha Restaurant Week starts this Friday, September 14th and runs through the 23rd. Every time you have dinner at a participating restaurant and order from the Omaha Restaurant Week menu, you will be supporting the Food Bank for the Heartland.

“This is Visit Omaha’s second year organizing Restaurant Week. Our

As featured on goodfood100restaurants.com

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• Dante
• Kitchen Table
• The Grey Plume

Read Sarah Baker Hansen's write up at Omaha.com

As featured on TheMeetingMagazine.com

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• CHI Health Convention Center & Arena
• Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District
• Hilton Omaha
• Omaha's Old Market Entertainment District
• Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Omaha
• Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Omaha

Media Contact:

Tracie McPherson
Visit Omaha
Director of Communications
402-444-3607
tmchpherson@visitomaha.com

Omaha's Old Market Experience is a Big Hit in Chicago

OMAHA, NE., August 29, 2018 – Visit Omaha proves that the Old Market can attract a crowd – even in Chicago. The city's official tourism authority took a re-creation of the Old Market Entertainment District to one of the largest tradeshows in the tourism industry and received top honors.

“Winning an award on the tradeshow floor amplifies our city's messaging in front of convention

As seen on MNN.com

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• The Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge

Media Contact:

Tracie McPherson
Visit Omaha
Director of Communications
402-444-3607
tmchpherson@visitomaha.com

Visit Omaha Announces New Staff

OMAHA, NE., August 15, 2018 – Visit Omaha is pleased to announce the hiring of three new staff members. Jessica Weishahn is the new Tourism Sales Manager, Lindsey Holmes was recently named as the new National Sales representative, and Melanie Hegwood has joined the Visit Omaha Team as the new Convention Services and Housing Manager. Anabella Coenan has been promoted to Sales and Marketing Coordinator.

As seen on Orbitz.com

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• Magnolia Hotel