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#BobWalking

By Tracie McPherson on Jul. 10, 2019

Media Contact: Tracie McPherson Visit Omaha Director of Communications 402-444-3607 tmcpherson@visitomaha.com A New Way to Stroll Across Bob OMAHA, NE. July 10, 2019 – He’s the guy who brought you the 0.9k marathon and coined the phrase, “Bobbing” – standing in two states at the same time. Now, Bob (aka Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge) has a new experience for walkers, it’s called BobWalking. If you’re familiar with the Christopher Walken Dance Videos on YouTube, then you get it. “Technically, I’m a pedestrian bridge. But realistically, I’m a…

Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium Undergoes Renovations at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium®

By Dawn Ream on May 30, 2019

Contact: Dawn Ream 402-738-2022 dawnr@omahazoo.com OMAHA, NE (May 30, 2019) – As Zoo-goers visit Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, they will see renovations taking place at the Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium. All renovations will be complete by May 2020. Guest entries and exits in the Aquarium are going to change throughout the duration of the project based on the phase of construction. The Aquarium will remain open during the renovation When renovations are complete, the Aquarium will have a redesigned façade. Brushed stainless…

Metro Area Tourism Awards Honor the Best of the Best

By Tracie McPherson on May 09, 2019

Media Contact: Tracie McPherson Visit Omaha Director of Communications 402-444-3607 tmcpherson@visitomaha.com Ten Local Residents Receive Top Honors OMAHA, NE. May 9, 2019 – This week the community honored the more than 17,280 people who work in the local tourism industry at the Third Annual Omaha Metropolitan Area (OMA) Tourism Awards. “A total of 92 employees and volunteers from local attractions, hotels, restaurants, and retail shops were nominated,” said Fred Uhe, tourism director for Sarpy County Tourism. “Winners were chosen in nine…

Omaha Goes to the Final Four

By Tracie McPherson on Apr. 02, 2019

Media Contact: Tracie McPherson Visit Omaha Director of Communications 402-444-3607 tmcpherson@visitomaha.com OMAHA, NE. March 26 – Visit Omaha is going to the NCAA ® Final Four ® by train...actually, two trains. As part of its 2019 “52 Weekends” advertising campaign promoting Omaha as a year-round destination, Visit Omaha once again wrapped the Minneapolis Metro Blue Line and partially wrapped the Metro Green Line with train-sized invitations to plan a weekend getaway to Omaha. In 2018, Visit Omaha wrapped one of the trains to take advantage of…

President and CEO of Omaha’s Zoo Receives Top Tourism Honor

By Tracie McPherson on Mar. 28, 2019

Media Contact: Tracie McPherson Visit Omaha Director of Communications (402) 444-3607 tmcpherson@visitomaha.com OMAHA, NE. March 27, 2019 – The President and CEO of Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, Dennis Pate, has been named the 2019 “Tourism Hero of the Year” by the Omaha Metropolitan area (OMA) Tourism Awards organization. Pate will be presented with the award during the Third Annual OMA Tourism Awards celebration on May 8, 11:30 AM at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, IA. Pate was selected as this year’s “Tourism Hero” because…

Behind-the-Scenes Experiences

By Michelle Meisinger - Omaha's Zoo on Mar. 15, 2019

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium® Offers Three New Behind-the-Scenes Experiences Omaha, Neb. (March 15, 2019) – Registration is now open for three additional behind-the-scenes experiences at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. Giraffe Backstage Pass Meet the Zoo’s herd of reticulated giraffes as you tour exclusive behind-the-scenes areas in the Syd and Betty Cate Family Giraffe Herd Rooms. This experience will be offered on the second and fourth Tuesday beginning April through September from 1 to 2 p.m. Cost is $45 for Zoo members and…

Omaha's Most Eligible Bachelor turns 10

By Tracie McPherson on Sep. 28, 2018

Media Contact: Tracie McPherson Visit Omaha Director of Communications 402-444-3607 tmcpherson@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…

Celebrate the 10 Tastiest Days of the Year

By Tracie McPherson on Sep. 12, 2018

Media Contact: Tracie McPherson Visit Omaha Director of Communications 402-444-3607 tmcpherson@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…

Omaha's Old Market Receives Top Honors in Chicago

By Tracie McPherson on Aug. 29, 2018

Media Contact: Tracie McPherson Visit Omaha Director of Communications 402-444-3607 tmcpherson@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…

Visit Omaha Announces New Staff

By Tracie McPherson on Aug. 15, 2018

Media Contact: Tracie McPherson Visit Omaha Director of Communications 402-444-3607 tmcpherson@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…

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