Posts by Deborah Ward

Visit Omaha Announces Holiday Island

By Deborah Ward on Nov. 21, 2016

Visit Omaha Adds Holiday Island to the City’s Landscape OMAHA, NE – Get ready for a holiday surprise at this year’s kickoff to the Omaha Holiday Lights Festival. Visit Omaha has created “Holiday Island” in the Gene Leahy Mall as a gift to all of the residents, visitors, attractions, event organizers, restaurants and businesses that make Omaha an incredible visitor destination. “It’s our way of thanking the local community for all it does to welcome and entertain more than 11 million out-of-towners who visit our city each year, “ said Keith…

Old Market Inspires Winning Visit Omaha Booth

By Deborah Ward on Sep. 21, 2016

Old Market Inspires Big Win for Omaha OMAHA, NE – Omaha grabs the spotlight in front of thousands of national convention planners and decision-makers by taking top honors at one of the largest convention tradeshows in the country. Visit Omaha received first place for best tradeshow booth at the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Annual Meeting and Expo in Salt Lake City…

2016 U.S. Olympic Swim Trials Economic Impact

By Deborah Ward on Aug. 08, 2016

2016 U.S. Olympic Swim Trials Surpasses $74 Million in Economic Impact OMAHA, NE – The final numbers have been calculated, and the total economic impact of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Swim Trials event in Omaha is more than $74 million. In addition, Omaha gained international exposure during the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro…

No Tickets, No Problem

By Deborah Ward on Jun. 22, 2016

Unique viewing option for the sold-out U.S. Olympic Swim Trials OMAHA, NE – No tickets, no problem. The Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCVB) is providing you with a front row seat to all of the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials action – for free…

Meet the Swimmers of the Lagoon

By Deborah Ward on Jun. 22, 2016

OMAHA, NEB. – The Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCVB) is taking an unconventional approach to promoting Omaha by creating a unique swimming event in the Gene Leahy Mall lagoon to complement the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials…

Omaha's Farnam House Brewing wins Silver Medal at the World Beer Cup

By Deborah Ward on May 09, 2016

Visit Omaha would like to congratulate Farnam House Brewing company on receiving the World Beer Cup's Silver Medal in the Belgian and French Style Ale category. Follow the link below to learn more about the World Beer Cup and Farnam House Brewing Company's latest accolade. World Beer Cup results Featured Partner Farnam House Brewing…

Travelers Rank Omaha's Airport #1

By Deborah Ward on Apr. 12, 2016

OMAHA, NEB. – Feedback from more than 170,000 travelers reveals that Omaha’s Eppley Airfield is number one in passenger satisfaction for medium-sized airports…

Visit Omaha Advertising Wins National Award

By Deborah Ward on Mar. 08, 2016

OMAHA, NEB. – The Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCVB) is excited to announce that two of its advertising campaigns, designed to showcase Omaha as a fun and desirable place to visit, have received national and local recognition…

Omaha Adding More Nonstop Air Service

By Deborah Ward on Feb. 09, 2016

OMAHA, NEB. – Put American Airlines on the list of air carriers adding service in Omaha. Beginning June 2, 2016 American will add a daily nonstop flight to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) from Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA)…

Visit Omaha Increases Convention Services Staff

By Deborah Ward on Jan. 29, 2016

OMAHA, NEB. – The Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau (OCVB) is proud to announce the hiring of two new staff members to its Convention Services team…