News Releases

Stay updated on what's going on in Omaha's Tourism Community. The below media releases range from hotel renovations to Omaha Convention & Visitors Bureau news to Omaha convention announcements. For more information on any of the below releases, email Tracie McPherson at tmcpherson@visitomaha.com.

Midwest Cities Team-up to Offer Virtual Vacation during National Travel and Tourism Week

May 04, 2020

OMAHA, NE. MAY 4, 2020 – The coronavirus (COVID-19) public health crisis is having an unprecedented impact on the travel industry.

Shine Red during National Travel and Tourism Week

May 04, 2020

Visit Omaha is asking the community to shine red in support of 17,826 of our friends, family and neighbors whose livelihoods depend on tourism.

U.S. Olympic Swim Trials Proves to be a Beacon of Hope for Omaha

April 13, 2020

The disruption caused by COVID-19 has seen a number of event cancellations and postponements across the U.S. but Omaha has beacon of hope.

Visit Omaha Has Your Back

April 01, 2020

Visit Omaha has created a way to add a little Omaha to your video conferencing, digital happy hour, and online family chats.

Intermission

March 30, 2020

We are a resilient community ... sometimes we need to be reminded.

Visit Omaha's OMAR the Troll Wins Big

February 26, 2020

Omaha has an award-winning troll living in the city.

First Time Event Means Millions for Omaha Economy

January 09, 2020

For the first time, Omaha will host the largest gathering of motorcoach group travel and tourism professionals in North America.

Visitation and Visitor Spending Hits All Time High

October 22, 2019

Omaha is experiencing nine straight years of tourism growth.

The 10 Tastiest Days of the Year

September 12, 2019

For the next ten days, leave the kitchen cold and dine out for a good cause.

Omaha's Newest and Bluest Resident Ready for Visitors

September 04, 2019

3 OMAHA, NE. September 4, 2019 – He’s new, he’s blue and he’s ready to meet you. Visit Omaha unveils a new attraction at the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian ...