With miles of rolling vineyards, dozens of farmers and fishermen, nationally-acclaimed artisans and trendy new restaurants, Santa Barbara County is growing into one of the nation’s top up-and-coming culinary destinations. But much about what makes this region so unique remains a well-kept secret; until now. In partnership with Edible Santa Barbara and The Julia Child […]
#ipw14 Brand USA, the nation’s destination marketing organization, in partnership with MacGillivray Freeman Films, is producing a film for IMAX and other giant screen theatres that celebrates the USA as a top travel destination. With a planned release in mid-2015 to honor the centennial anniversary of the National Park Service, this film will focus on […]
#ipw14The true spirit of #Chicago #ipw14 CW from top left: Whisky ageing in Minnesota oak barrels at Korval; serving the famous ‘Cease & desist’ cocktail at CH; Tour Guide/mobster ‘Pork Chop’; Fine selection at Korval Distillery
#ipw14 Visit Seattle unveiled its new destination promotional video at the 2014 Seattle Tourism Outlook meeting on March 18. The event was attended by more than 600 regional tourism industry professionals and public officials including Mayor Ed Murray and King County Executive Dow Constantine. Billed as a love letter to Seattle, the three-minute video features […]
#ipw2014 New Developments in The D More than half of the $279 million, five year expansion and renovation of Cobo Convention Center is now complete. A 5,000-square foot videoproduction studio includes a soundstage and equipment to record and develop video segments for Cobo events and promotions, giving Cobo on-site technical capacity unmatched in the industry. […]
#ipw2014 Space Shuttle AtlantisSM guests at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex can see the priceless, historic Atlantis spacecraft as only astronauts have seen it before – rotated 43.21 degrees with payload bay doors open and its Canadarm (robotic arm) extended, as if it has just undocked from the International Space Station. Getting nose-to-nose with Atlantis […]
An Arbor, Michigan #ipw2014 With 2014 underway, visitors to Michigan can look forward to a wide range of new and improved lodging options, dining spots, and activities this year, including milestone anniversary celebrations. What’s New to SeeAttractions• The new LEED-certified Downtown Market Grand Rapids includes retail shops, a rooftop greenhouse, a commercial kitchen and the […]
#ipw2014 San Diego is a popular Southern California destination with diverse offerings, ranging from 112 kilometers of beaches and year-round outdoor recreational activities to enjoy, to a rich early California history and colorful neighborhoods to be discovered. Here are the top 10 reasons why visitors should vacation in San Diego. ARTS AND CULTURE AND EARLY […]
HAWAI’I – The Hawaiian Islands are unlike anywhere else in the world. Beyond the beautiful scenery and tropical climate, the aloha spirit that stems from the state’s traditional Hawaiian culture is what makes the Hawaiian Islands so unique. The Hawai’i Tourism Authority (HTA) honors and perpetuates the Hawaiian culture and community by supporting vital programs […]