Visitor Spending Reaches New Milestone

By Deborah Ward on

Five Straight Years of Tourism Growth “If we sound like a broken record, that’s because Omaha has experienced five straight years of tourism growth,” said Keith Backsen, Executive Director of the Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCVB). “What’s even better is the amount of money visitors are spending in Omaha is outpacing the national average.” According to the U.S. Travel Association, visitor spending nationwide increased 8.4% from 2012 to 2014, while in Omaha visitor spending increased 11% during that same time frame. “The research…

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