LINCOLN, Neb. (Oct. 4, 2006) – The 31st Annual Nebraska Travel Conference will be held in North Platte on Oct. 18-19 at the Quality Inn & Suites Sandhills Convention Center. Anyone interested in learning more about tourism, Nebraska's third-leading industry, is encouraged to register and attend. The conference will culminate with a banquet featuring Governor Dave Heineman honoring the winners of statewide tourism awards for excellence.

Conference attendees will learn about enhancing travelers’ experiences, consumer and industry trends, Nebraska Tourism marketing updates, and how to achieve higher levels of professionalism within the tourism industry.

The travel conference is organized by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development’s Travel and Tourism Division and hosted by the city of North Platte.

Registration information is available on the Nebraska Tourism Web site at www.VisitNebraska.org or by calling 800-228-4307.

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Rachelle Humiston, 402-489-2121 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Paula Bohaty, 402-471-374

Individuals who are hearing and/or speech impaired and have a TDD, may contact the department through the Statewide Relay System by calling one of the following numbers:
711, (800) 833- 7352 (TDD), or (800) 833-0920 (voice).
The relay operator should be asked to call DED at (800) 426-6505, or (402) 471-3111.