Wine Anyone?

Using Movies to Boost Tourism

Santa Cruz CA uses old 80's films to convince UK travelers to come and visit. What kinds of ideas can you think of to incorporate all the wonderful films that have been filmed here in North Idaho and Spokane? Link to the video: Santa Cruz Uses The Lost Boys

Cooking Classes, Spuds, Suds, Paella, Whitewater and Wine

If you’re into food, wine and locally sourced menus, it’s time for you to Harvest Idaho: One Bite at a Time. Beginning August 29 running through November 6, you can spice-up your travel itinerary with a unique gastronomic experience unsurpassed by any, featuring local brews, eats, vino and sweets.
The calendar below (September 4 – 10) will introduce you to upcoming food events, activities and chefs giving you the opportunity to experience Idaho’s exceptional harvest season in a variety of ways – and don’t forget to look for the Idaho Preferred seal of approval when purchasing products. Idaho Preferred supports local farmers, ranchers, processors, and communities

List of events:
Cooking Classes, Spuds, Suds, Paella, Whitewater and Wine at Harvest Idaho: One Bite at a Time

Fly Down the Pend Oreille River in Sandpoint Idaho

This is a beautiful video of the Pend Oreille river:

Tourism Summit Steering Committee Meeting

This Thursday (May 19th, 2011) we will be having our wrap up meeting for the last summit and first meeting for the 2012 Summit.

If you are interested in being part of the Steering Committee please come and join us at Ciao Mambo in Hayden Idaho at 11:30am.

The State of Idaho will be having their Annual Meeting here in Coeur d'Alene next year and we will be discussing what role the Summit Committee and the Summit will have in that meeting.

Looking forward to seeing everyone!