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 Jodi Hoatson at jodih@swansonrussell.com.

High-End and Unique Hotels Join Omaha's Tourism Landscape

Jodi Hoatson / December 02, 2020

OMAHA, NE. December 2, 2020 – Despite a challenging year, Omaha is preparing to welcome five new hotel properties, each offering a new lodging ...

Omaha RiverFront Science Center Announces Name

Megan Belt / November 16, 2020

Omaha Discovery Trust announced that construction is officially underway for the $101 million privately funded science center being built on Omaha’s Lewis and Clark Landing.

A Fun Fall Weekend is a Short Drive to Omaha

October 07, 2020

Take a short road trip to Omaha this fall and discover new adventures, including treetop zip lines in one of the largest urban forests in the country...

A New $500 Million Development Helps to Transform West Omaha

October 06, 2020

Omaha’s latest development is a 40-acre project that will offer convention attendees another unique entertainment district

Innovative Science Center will Add New Attraction to Omaha’s Riverfront

September 16, 2020

New details are now emerging as Omaha's billion dollar riverfront transformation continues with the announcement of a new $101 million science center.

OMAR the Troll Learns Español

September 03, 2020

Omaha’s bluest resident is now bilingual and can communicate with more families visiting the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge.

Omaha Development Surge Continues

August 25, 2020

Despite the challenges of 2020, Omaha continues to build for the future by moving forward with developments, ...

Asian Highlands at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium Takes First Place as Best Zoo Exhibit in 2020 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards

July 17, 2020

Omaha, Neb. (July 17, 2020) – USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards has selected Asian Highlands at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium as the ...

Omaha Ranks among America’s Best Cities for Third Straight Year

July 09, 2020

OMAHA, NE. July 9, 2020 – Omaha is once again named one of the best cities in America by Resonance Consultancy, a leading advisor in tourism, real ...