Historic vote in Congress will boost inbound travel to Washington State and stimulate local economy

(February 26, 2010, Spokane, Wash) - Last night, the U.S. Senate passed the Travel Promotion Act. The bill is expected to be signed into law by President Obama within 10 days, according to a press release from the U.S. Travel Association.

(Washington, D.C., November 3, 2009) - The Spokane Meetings Mean Business Rally earned national recognition at a luncheon held today at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

The Spokane Meetings Mean Business Rally, organized by the Spokane Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau, earned Honorable Mention in the Crisis Communications category at the PR News NonProfit Awards ceremony.

(Spokane, Wash., December 15, 2009) - SpoTweetDeals is taking flight at Holiday Showcase today in Chicago.

The Twitter based campaign launched by the Spokane Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau is aimed at helping meeting planners get exclusive offers, hear about open dates, tap into Spokane's incentive opportunities and learn insider tips and sound social media practices for planning more successful meetings

It’s brand new this year and we’ve got a healthy and fun project for families to begin. Take a journey with us on a relaxing 4.5 mile loop-walk that crosses over 17 historic bridges in the heart of Spokane. You’ll have a great opportunity to walk, talk and take in the wondrous views and bridges of the Spokane River.

(Spokane, WA - April 14, 2009) - The judging is complete and the finalists have been determined in all 15 categories of the Inland Northwest Tourism Awards hosted by the Spokane Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau.

(Spokane, WA, February 28, 2009) - The Spokane International Airport (GEG) and United Airlines officials announced today that United Airlines will add a daily nonstop flight to Chicago. The announcement comes just two weeks after two daily nonstop flights to San Francisco International Airport. Both flights take off beginning June 4, 2009. Tickets will go on sale immediately according to a press release from Spokane International Airport.