Join the North Dakota Tourism Division and partners throughout the state and nation as we promote the tourism industry during National Tourism Week, May 9-17.

The North Dakota Tourism Division has partnered with the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department and industry partners on statewide voluntourism efforts.  A sample press release is available for personalization of individual efforts.

The U.S. Travel Association has developed a toolkit of resources for planning local events and activities.  These resources include:

·         Tips for a successful rally

·         Sample letters to the editor

·         Travel fun facts

These free resources and more are available online at:  http://www.ustravel.org/resources/NTW/NTTW_toolkit_09.htm

North Dakota Tourism has developed a fact sheet on tourism’s impact in-state.  A PDF of that fact sheet is also available:  http://www.ndtourism.com/industry/research/. 

U.S. Travel Rally Day will be held on Tuesday, May 12.  To maximize efforts, May 12 is recommended as the date for nationwide events and activities.  Ideas include:

·         An open house at your business, CVB

·         Press conference

·         Media invite for an activity

·         Community clean-up or voluntourism event

·         Signage blitz throughout community

For assistance please contact:

Kim Schmidt, ND Tourism Media and Public Relations Director

Phone:  701-328-2532

ksschmidt@nd.gov