Posts From: June 2017

Omaha Ranks as One of America's Best Cities

By Tracie McPherson on Jun. 27, 2017

OMAHA, NE. June 27, 2017 - Omaha has been named one of the best cities in America by Resonance Consultancy, a real estate, tourism, and economic development advisory company. During an awards ceremony in New York presented by National Geographic Travel on June 14th, the top 10 cities were announced. Omaha ranked fourth highest among 50 U.S. cities with a population of less than one million. “This ranking reflect the comments we hear consistently from our meeting attendees,” said Keith Backsen, Executive Director for Visit Omaha. “More than 12…

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WATCH THIS! AMERICA’S BEST CITIES REVEALED

By Chris Fair - Resonance on Jun. 15, 2017

Read the article at resonanceco.com Click here to watch the video AMERICA'S BEST SMALL CITIES…

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It's All About Baseball in Omaha

By Tracie McPherson on Jun. 13, 2017

(At least during the month of June) OMAHA, NE. June 13, 2017 – Baseball is in Omaha’s DNA and the month of June is proof. For the next several weeks Omaha will host the NCAA Men’s College World Series, and the Triple Crown SlumpBuster Youth Baseball Tournament. The College World Series takes place at Omaha’s TD Ameritrade Park, June 16th through June 28th. Opening ceremonies take place Friday night with a team parade through downtown Omaha, an autograph session for fans, and a firework-filled evening at the ballpark. The eight college teams…

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These 15 Unique Coffee Shops in Nebraska are Perfect to Wake You Up

Jun. 13, 2017

As featured on OnlyInYourState.com Partners Featured • Archetype Coffee • Harold's Koffee House • Urban Abbey…

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An Omaha Gem is Now Officially a National Treasure

By Tracie McPherson on Jun. 07, 2017

OMAHA, NE. May 24, 2017 – One of Omaha’s historical treasures has joined an elite list. The Durham Museum was recently designated as a National Historic Landmark. The National Park Service, which oversees the landmarks program, identified the museum as “one of the most distinctive and complete examples” of art deco architecture in the country. The museum is Omaha’s former Union Station, a once bustling train depot built by Union Pacific in the late 1920s. It was one of the first art deco-style railroad stations ever built in the country…

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Visit Omaha's Mackenzie Coleman Receives National Honor

By Tracie McPherson on Jun. 05, 2017

OMAHA (May 8, 2017) – Visit Omaha is proud to announce that one of its staff has received national recognition as a future leader in the tourism industry. National Sales Manager Mackenzie Coleman has been selected by Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) as one of the 2017 “30 Under 30” honorees, presented to a select few each year. “As an organization our goal is to recognize and develop young talent in the tourism industry,” said Keith Backsen, executive director for Visit Omaha. “Mackenzie is a great example of when talent…

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