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NDtourism.com is getting a new look - important dates to note!
Exciting news – the North Dakota Tourism website is undergoing some changes and is getting a fresh new look! The scheduled launch date for the new site is Dec. 28! The Partner Access online portal is also changing – please note that you will not be able to update listings or submit events from Dec. 10-20. Log in today to get your listing online and in the 2022 Travel Guide! Additional information regarding the Partner Access Program will be emailed in December.
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Tourism Manifesto
By Tourism and Marketing Director Sara Otte Coleman
We believe North Dakota is a special place – filled with dramatic beauty and understated landscapes.
Our big skies, wide-angle views and sunsets can take your breath away.
The stories of our heritage, land and innovation are true and genuine.
Our people are well-meaning, genuinely friendly, and humble.
They are the soul of our stories and they are proud they chose North Dakota as their home to work, to play, and build community.
They nurture the land, their friends, and family and strive to live and share the good life.
Our rolling plains, valleys and badlands are an outdoor playground for activity or reflection.
Our communities, large and small, provide engaging entertainment and opportunity.
We strive to do more than disseminating pretty pictures and posts.
We seek to invite visitors to come and escape their daily routines, to experience our unique culture and come away changed, with a fresh and positive image of North Dakota!
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North Dakota ready to welcome Manitoba tourists, shoppers with open arms
With the land border between Canada and the United States now open to non-essential travelers, North Dakota businesses are ready to welcome Manitoba tourists and shoppers with open arms — for the first time in almost two years. Commerce Tourism Marketing and Research Manager Heather LeMoine told Global News, “In the last few weeks, we’ve had a 250% increase in website traffic from Canada. We’ve had a lot of calls and emails, so we know there’s interest, which is super exciting.”
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Cooperative advertising options available now
The 2022 cooperative advertising plan includes options in AAA Living, North Dakota Living and the North Dakota Newspaper Association, and digital programs for online display, cross-device video and connected TV, streaming audio and podcasts, search engine marketing, social media, NDtourism.com and newsletters. A 50% match, up to $2,500, is available on digital co-op placements. Review the Co-op plan, and access the reservation form online. Reservations are due ASAP.
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Final bills of special session signed by Gov. Burgum
On Monday, Nov. 15, Gov. Doug Burgum signed the final bills of the Legislature’s special session. The legislation signed – house bills 1505 and 1506, and Senate Bill 2345 – strategically investing the state’s allocation from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Although the tourism division did not receive any direct appropriations, some of the funding approved will benefit the travel and tourism industry.
- $317 million – State, county and township roads and bridges.
- $15 million – Department of Commerce for local workforce development; requires 25% local match.
- $10 million – State parks projects, with a minimum of $100,000 spent on projects at each park.
- $5 million – Local park districts for renovations of existing outdoor facilities; requires $1 to $1 match.
- $5 million – Department of Commerce for technical skills training.
- $5 million – Aeronautics Commission for airport improvements.
- $3 million – International Peace Garden for capital projects.
- $950,000 – State Historical Society for historic site repairs.
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Stakeholder Survey deadline extended
Tourism partners including attractions, events, and marketing planners are asked to participate in a strategic planning survey that will help identify North Dakota Tourism’s future priorities and strategies. The survey deadline has been extended to invite more engaged industry responses. The survey is anticipated to take approximately 15 minutes. Access the survey and learn more at: ndtourism.com/north-dakota-tourism-strategic-planning.
Rest Area Brochure Distribution Program now available
The North Dakota Department of Transportation and Commerce Tourism and Marketing have teamed up to provide literature distribution racks at 13 rest areas across the state. The program has proven to be a great way to promote participating tourism partners. Sign up for the Rest Area Brochure Distribution Program today - registration is now open and the deadline is Jan. 14, 2022.
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North Dakota Tourism Industry newsletter transition
As of January 2022, in an effort to streamline, avoid duplication and email overload, the Commerce and the North Dakota Tourism Industry newsletters will be transitioning to one bi-monthly newsletter. Sign up for the Commerce newsletter if you would like to keep receiving travel and tourism industry updates and information. When you sign up you will have the option to choose additional topics of interest.
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