Wyoming Office of Tourism News Releases

January 25, 2021—Cheyenne, Wyoming— Vast open spaces, breathtaking landscapes and western charm are just a few reasons Wyoming has been recognized as one of “The 50 Best Places to Travel in 2021” by Travel + Leisure and a top North American destination in AFAR’s “Where We’ll Go in 2021 – When We Can.”

September 2, 2020 – Cheyenne, Wyoming – As Americans begin to travel again and road trips to the great outdoors emerge as the preferred way to vacation, South Dakota and Wyoming have joined forces to promote travel to their states with the Black to Yellow tourism campaign. Running through September 2020, the campaign seeks to entice travelers to hit the road, traversing the scenic routes that wind from South Dakota’s majestic Badlands National Park to Wyoming’s iconic Yellowstone National Park.

August 26, 2020 - Cheyenne, Wyoming - This year, Wyoming continues to commemorate 150 years of women’s suffrage and firsts for women in the nation. As the United States honors the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which guaranteed women the right to vote, Wyoming will mark the 150th anniversary of the first woman to vote on Sept. 6, 2020. On the morning of Sept. 6, 1870, in Laramie, Wyo., Louisa Swain made history by becoming the first woman to cast an electoral ballot under laws giving women full civil and political equality with men.

May 21, 2020 – Cheyenne, Wyoming – As the state of Wyoming begins to ease restrictions and return to a new normal, the Wyoming Office of Tourism (WOT), in partnership with the Wyoming Business Council (WBC), is set to launch an in-state campaign to reunite communities and reawaken the local economy.

March 5, 2020— Wyoming— On Saturday, March 7 (307 Day), the Wyoming Office of Tourism (WOT) invites Wyomingites to show off their state pride. The date of the celebration is a nod to the 307 area code used across the state. From discovering fossils at Fossil Butte National Monument to hiking Periodic Spring Trail near Afton, WOT wants residents to share their favorite parts of Wyoming on social media.

February 21, 2020—Cheyenne, Wyoming— The annual Governor’s Hospitality and Tourism Conference will be held at Cheyenne’s Little America Hotel and Resort on Feb. 23-25. As Wyoming’s second-largest industry, nearly 300 influential tourism and hospitality industry representatives gather for networking and educational opportunities.

January 27, 2020—Cheyenne, Wyoming— Today marks another commemorative moment in history for the Equality State: the 100th anniversary of the State of Wyoming ratifying the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. On Jan. 27, 1920, Wyoming voted to ratify the 19th Amendment, ensuring the right to vote could not be denied to women. Wyoming was one of 36 states to vote in favor of the amendment to become law.

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.

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.

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.

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