Wisconsin Tourism Surges in 2021
MADISON, Wis. (June 8, 2022) – The Wisconsin Department of Tourism released its 2021 economic impact data today, showing Wisconsin tourism generated $20.9 billion in total economic impact. Statewide…
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Wisconsin Tourism Awards $356,534 in Joint Effort Marketing Grants
MADISON, Wis. (June 2, 2022) – The Department of Tourism recently awarded $356,534 in Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) grants. JEM grants provide partnership funding to help nonprofit Wisconsin…
Read MoreTravel Wisconsin Celebrates the “Future of Travel” During National Travel and Tourism Week
MADISON, Wis. (May 2, 2022) – Travel Wisconsin joins tourism groups around the country during National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) to celebrate this year’s theme, “Future of Travel,” and the…
Read MoreTravel Wisconsin Launches 2022 Summer Campaign, “Here’s to Those Who Wisconsin”
MADISON, Wis. (April 4, 2022) – Today, Travel Wisconsin launched its 2022 summer campaign, “Here’s to Those Who Wisconsin.” The new campaign highlights Wisconsin’s spirited and celebratory nature…
Read MoreGovernor’s Tourism Awards Recognize Innovation and Excellence in Tourism Industry
MADISON, Wis. (March 17, 2021) – Eight recipients were presented with Governor’s Tourism Awards for their outstanding contributions to the state’s hospitality and travel industry during the 2022…
Read MoreTravel Wisconsin's Public Relations Campaign Earns Four HSMAI Adrian Awards
MADISON, Wis., (March 11, 2022) — Travel Wisconsin and TURNER PR’s work promoting Wisconsin to travelers has been recognized by the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International’s (HSMAI)…
Read MoreWisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation's Mary Monroe Brown Named “Top 25” HSMAI Extraordinary Mind
MADISON, Wis., (March 11, 2022) — The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) has selected Mary Monroe Brown as one of the “The HSMAI Top 25: Extraordinary Minds in Hospitality…
Read MoreWisconsin Tourism Awards $253,976 in Joint Effort Marketing Grants
MADISON, Wis. (December 20, 2021) – The Department of Tourism recently announced $253,976 awarded in Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) grants. JEM grants provide partnership funding to help nonprofit…
Read MoreGov. Evers Awards $15 Million in Grants to Local Tourism Organizations
Note: This press release was originally distributed by the office of Governor Tony Evers. RICHLAND CENTER — Gov. Tony Evers today awarded $15 million in grants for Destination Marketing Organizations…
Read MoreWisconsin Monthly Tourism Spending Tops Record-Setting Year for First Time Since 2019
Note: This press release was originally distributed by the office of Governor Tony Evers. MADISON—Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary-designee Anne Sayers celebrated news in…
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