Wyoming Office of Tourism News Releases

Read the latest news from the Wyoming Office of Tourism, including marketing initiatives, success stories, and special events.

Wyoming Celebrates Milestone 150th Women's Suffrage Anniversary

December 9, 2019 —Cheyenne, Wyoming— The Wyoming Office of Tourism will join the state in celebrating the 150th anniversary of women’s suffrage tomorrow. On Dec. 10, 1869, the Wyoming territory became the first in the nation to guarantee women unconditional suffrage including the right to vote, hold public office and serve on a jury – 50 years before the 19th Amendment allowed the same rights throughout the United States.

WYOMING RANCH ESCAPES: DISCOVER WESTERN ADVENTURE AND COWBOY COUNTRY THIS FALL

September 18, 2019 – Cheyenne, Wyoming – There is a reason why celebrities have been declaring their love for Wyoming. The cowboy country appeals to everyone from superstars to family vacationers looking to reconnect with nature, so it is no surprise the state’s ranches have been in the news lately. With fall around the corner, Wyoming wants to inspire travelers to experience first-hand the western way of life with a stay at a guest ranch. From luxury accommodations to a blend of relaxation with real-life ranching experiences, there’s something for every type of traveler to the Cowboy State.

WYOMING ENCOURAGES COMMUNITIES TO GET INVOLVED

September 20, 2019 —Cheyenne, Wyoming— As the state of Wyoming nears December 10 – the sesquicentennial anniversary of women’s suffrage – the Governor’s Council for the Wyoming Women’s Suffrage Celebration wants to encourage organizations and communities to participate in state-wide celebrations through September 6, 2020.

WYOMING OFFICE OF TOURISM PARTNERS WITH CHEYENNE-BASED MERCHANDISE COMPANY

July 30, 2019 – Cheyenne, Wyoming – The Wyoming Office of Tourism (WOT) is proud to announce a new partnership with Nymbl, LLC, a Cheyenne-based online merchandise company. The all-in-one platform will allow Wyoming residents and visitors to purchase ‘That’s WY’ branded products.

Wyoming Office of Tourism Launches Contest for Visitors and Locals

June 27, 2019—Cheyenne, Wyoming— This summer, visitors and locals alike can share their love for the Cowboy State with the Fly Your WY program once again. Travelers and Wyomingites are encouraged to show off Wyoming’s hidden gems, local shops and iconic destinations using the free That’s WY flag.

Wyoming Releases 2018 Travel Economic Impact Numbers

May 6, 2019—Cheyenne, Wyoming—Wyoming’s travel, tourism and hospitality industry continues to grow, with travel spending by visitors reaching more than $3.8 billion in 2018, an increase of 6.8 percent from 2017, according to the 2018 Wyoming Travel Impacts Report done by Dean Runyan Associates.

CASPER, WYOMING, TO HOST ANNUAL TOURISM TRADESHOW EVENT APRIL 19-22, 2020

Cheyenne, WY, (May 1, 2019) – Casper, Wyoming, was announced as the location for the 2020 International Roundup tourism tradeshow at an evening banquet held in Spearfish, South Dakota. The event, being hosted April 19-22, will bring international travel planners and tour operators from seven overseas markets.

The travel planners and tour operators specialize in selling all-inclusive travel itineraries throughout the five-state region composed of Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

Celebrate State Pride on 307 Day

Cheyenne, WY, (March 6, 2019) - Few places motivate state pride as effectively as Wyoming. From border to border, Wyomingites unify to celebrate the state’s epic landscapes, adventures and community.

March 7, otherwise known as 307 Day, encourages residents to share their love for Wyoming on social media.

Yellowstone’s Rick Hoeninghausen Receives 2019 “Big WYO” Award

February 4, 2019

On behalf of the entire hospitality and tourism industry, the Wyoming Lodging & Restaurant Association and the Wyoming Office of Tourism happily recognized Rick Hoeninghausen as this year’s recipient of the annual “Big WYO” award.

Rick works as the Director of Sales & Marketing at Xanterra in Yellowstone. Friends, family and industry partners celebrated Rick’s achievement at Tuesday’s “Salute to the Industry Gala” where Governor Mark Gordon presented the award.

Wyoming is Calling: Plan Your Next Vacation

January 29, 2019

Today, in celebration of National Plan for Vacation Day, Wyoming wants to encourage Americans to plan their next vacation to the Cowboy State to explore its history, diverse landscapes and wild west charm.

According to the U.S. Travel Association, Americans continue to leave vacation days unused each year. In fact, more than 705 million vacation days went unused in 2018.

WYOMING NAMED IN THE NEW YORK TIMES “52 PLACES TO GO IN 2019”

January 10, 2019

Women’s empowerment and western charm led to Wyoming’s recognition as one of the top destinations to visit in The New York Times “52 Places to Go in 2019” The announcement comes shortly after the Wyoming Office of Tourism kicks off its “Year of Wyoming Women,” as the state celebrates the 150 ^th anniversary of Women’s Suffrage.

Ranked as the 40^th destination in the world, The New York Times specifically highlighted Wyoming’s 150^thanniversary of Women’s Suffrage as a reason to spend time in the state.

WYOMING DECLARES 2019 THE “YEAR OF WYOMING WOMEN” AS IT CELEBRATES 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE

December 10, 2018

Ahead of the new year, the Wyoming Office of Tourism (WOT) today announced 2019 as the “Year of Wyoming Women,” as the state prepares to celebrate the 150^th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage. On December 10, 1869, Wyoming territory passed the first law in United States history granting women the right to vote and hold public office – more than 50 years prior to the U.S. ratification of the 19^th amendment.

WESTERN WINTER ESCAPE: DISCOVER ADVENTURE AND UNIQUE SNOW SPORTS IN WYOMING

November 15, 2018

As the weather cools down, Wyoming wants to inspire travelers to experience the state’s long, snowy season and discover its many recreational opportunities. From award-winning and family-friendly ski resorts to miles of scenic snowshoeing trails to fat biking, the Cowboy State is a wonderland for all winter enthusiasts.

U.S. CAPITOL CHRISTMAS TREE TO MAKE STOPS IN WYOMING

November 6, 2018

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Tour will have two designated stops in Wyoming this November. As the tree makes its way from Willamette National Forest in Oregon to the Capitol in Washington, D.C., it will make stops at Ft. Bridger State Historic Site in Fort Bridger and the Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site in Laramie.

GOVERNOR’S HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM CONFERENCE COMING TO CHEYENNE: WYOMING’S TRAVEL, TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY GATHERS IN THE CAPITAL CITY FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCE

February 15, 2018

Nearly 300 representatives from Wyoming’s second-largest industry will gather in Cheyenne, Wyoming, later this month for the 2018 Wyoming Governor’s Conference on Hospitality and Tourism. The annual event, hosted by the Wyoming Office of Tourism (WOT) and Wyoming Lodging and Restaurant Association (WLRA), will be held at Little America Hotel & Resort February 26 – 27.

WYOMING OFFICE OF TOURISM TAKES HOME MERCURY AWARD AT ESTO

September 7, 2017

The Wyoming Office of Tourism (WOT) was recently awarded a Mercury Award from the National Council of State Tourism Directors during the U.S. Travel Association’s annual Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations (ESTO) conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota.