News
Winter Campaign Features Two New Wisconsin Originals
Wisconsin Olympic speed skating champion Bonnie Blair and Milwaukee-based Ko-Thi Dance Company Founder Ferne Caulker are the latest Wisconsin originals featured in the Department of Tourism's winter advertising campaign. The new winter ads highlight the pride and creativity of Wisconsin's people and the original ways they create fun winters in Wisconsin. See the winter marketing campaign here.
Governor Doyle Announces Nearly 18-Fold Return on Tourism Marketing Grants
In Fiscal 2008, the Wisconsin Department of Tourism awarded more than $1.14 million in Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) grants to 51 non-profit organizations across the state. The competitive marketing grants, which help promote events and travel destinations, are credited with attracting more than $18 million in additional traveler spending to local economies in Wisconsin.
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Grant map PDF
Wisconsin Tourism Business Journal
Concise coverage of tourism initiatives, Department news and a look ahead at gatherings, deadlines and legislation that matter to the tourism industry. Read the November 2008 issue.
The Wisconsin Department of Tourism provides leadership and guidance to Wisconsin's
tourism industry to ensure that tourism is a top contributor to the state's
economy and quality of life.
