Posts From: April 2017

Metro Area Celebrates the Best in Tourism

By Tracie McPherson on Apr. 25, 2017

Eight Local Residents Receive Top Awards OMAHA, NE. April 24, 2017 – More than 18,000 employees work in the tourism industry in the Omaha metropolitan area. Today the best of the best were honored for their outstanding customer service. “A total of 90 employees and volunteers from local attractions, hotels, restaurants, and retail shops were nominated,” said Linda Revis, director of tourism for Sarpy County. “Only an elite eight received top honors and were presented an award during the inaugural OMA Tourism Awards.” Among the winners were…

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A Tale of New Cities

Apr. 19, 2017

As featured on TastingTable.com Featured partners: • Modern Love • Boiler Room • Kitchen Table • Berry & Rye • Upstream Brewing • Wicked Rabbit…

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20 of the World's Best Tourism Organizations

Apr. 17, 2017

As seen on FlightNetwork.com Featured Partners: Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge Entertaining Neighborhoods…

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Visit Omaha Hires Director of Communications

By Tracie McPherson on Apr. 05, 2017

Visit Omaha Hires Director of Communications OMAHA, NE. April 5, 2017 – Visit Omaha, the official tourism authority for the City of Omaha, is proud to announce Tracie McPherson as Director of Communications, a new position at the organization. As Director of Communications, McPherson will focus on generating editorial coverage of the Omaha area through work with local, national and international media as well as convention trade and travel publications. She will also work with non-traditional media such as food and lifestyle bloggers to inspire…

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