Visit Omaha Celebrates Travel and Tourism Week

New Video Series Lets Locals Do the Talking OMAHA, NE. May 11, 2017 – The impact tourism has on Omaha’s economy is big, but how big? In recognition of National Travel and Tourism Week, May 7-13th, Visit Omaha has created a series of videos that showcase stories about how tourism impacts Omahans, told by local residents themselves. “When you hear stories from local people on how tourism impacts them, you get a real feel for what tourism looks like in Omaha, and how it impacts every one of us,” said Keith Backsen, executive director for Visit…

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U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming to Return to Omaha in 2020

CenturyLink Center Omaha will host fourth consecutive Olympic selection event OMAHA, Neb. – Following sustained, record-setting growth since 2008, the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming will return to Omaha for the fourth consecutive occasion in 2020, USA Swimming, the United States Olympic Committee and the Omaha Sports Commission announced today. Held every four years, the Olympic Trials rank as the most prestigious swimming event in the United States. The 2020 Olympic Trials, scheduled for June 21-28, will serve as the sole selection…

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Metro Area Celebrates the Best in Tourism

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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Visit Omaha Hires Director of Communications

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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Omaha Hosts 2017 FEI World Cup Finals

Omaha Hosts 2017 FEI World Cup Finals OMAHA, NE. March 30, 2017 – Olympic gold medalists, an NHL CEO, the star of one of television’s most popular shows, and the daughter of the richest man in the world will be on hand as Omaha hosts the 2017 FEI World Cup Horse Jumping and Dressage Finals from March 29th through April 2nd. In 2014, the Fédération Equestre Internationale selected Omaha over cities such as London and Hong Kong to host this year’s World Cup. Last year Göteborg, Sweden hosted the World Cup and next year it will be in Paris…

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Omaha Adds Nonstop Air Service from Both Coasts

Omaha Adds Nonstop Air Service from Both Coasts OMAHA, NE. March 22, 2016 - Whether you’re visiting from the East or West Coast, flying to Omaha continues to get easier. American and Alaska Airlines just announced new nonstop service to Omaha from Miami and San Diego. American Airlines will begin daily nonstop service from Miami International Airport (MIA) beginning Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Alaska Airline will begin daily nonstop service from San Diego International Airport (SAN) beginning Monday, August 28, 2017. “This new service is an…

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Orpheum Theater, Holland Performing Arts Center Rank High in Ticket Sales

Orpheum and Holland Center Continue Among Top Venues Worldwide OMAHA, Neb., (Feb 14, 2017) – Omaha Performing Arts is proud to announce that the Orpheum Theater and Holland Performing Arts Center are ranked among the top theater venues in the world by Pollstar and Venues Today, the industry's top publications covering the worldwide concert industry and venues. • Pollstar's year-end worldwide ticket sales report rans the Orpheum Theater 46 th and the Holland Performing Arts Center 119 th in the world for ticket sales. • Venues Today's "Top Spots"…

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Omaha Children's Museum Announces Record Attendance for 2016

Omaha Children's Museum Announces Record Attendance in 2016 with 316,915 Visitors The Summer Exhibit Attracted More than 100,000 Visitors from May to September (Omaha, Neb.) - FEBRUARY 9, 2017 - Omaha Children's Museum, 500 S. 20th St., set record attendance in 2016 with 316,915 visitors. The number reflects an increase of 10,000 general visitors to the museum from 2015, as well nearly 800 campers and more than 17,000 students on field trips. "The continued rise in the museum's on-site attendance is a testament to the power of our mission: To…

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Visit Omaha Announces Holiday Island

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…

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Countdown Begins for Two Millionth Visitor at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Countdown Begins for Two Millionth Visitor at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium® Omaha, NE (November 17, 2016) – The countdown has begun to reach Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium’s two millionth visitor milestone. The current count as of November 13 is 1,968,401, with less than 33,000 visitors needed to reach two million. The two millionth visitor is estimated to walk through Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium’s gates early December. The Zoo will be starting a weekly countdown till December 1, then switching to daily. The two…

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