Utah Tourism Industry Coalition

Utah Power of Travel

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Nan Anderson

UTIC worked with the US Travel Association to produce a video clip highlighting the importance of tourism to the country and to the state of Utah. Download the video clip here: Utah Power of Travel Use this video to tell the story of tourism to your Board members, staff and elected officials.

US Travel Association has also published a report, “The Power of Travel Promotion” that is full of information regarding the importance of tourism to local, state and our national economy. Download it here: USTA Power of Travel Promotion

Utah Tourism Day on the Hill – Wed. Feb. 1, 2012

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Nan Anderson

Register now for UTIC’s annual Tourism Day on the Hill. This annual event is vital to show Utah Senators and Representatives that the tourism industry in Utah is united in its appreciation for the legislature’s support of the appropriation to the Tourism Marketing Performance Fund. It also supports our mission of “speaking with one voice” and informing Utah’s elected officials of the importance of tourism economic development in each of Utah’s 29 counties. Click on the link to download the registration form: 2012 tdh reg copy

Sen. Howard Stephenson, Nathan Rafferty and Dave DeSeelhorst

Joel Racker, Monique Beeley and Marian DeLay at Tourism Day on the Hill

State of the Tourism Industry – 2011

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Nan Anderson

UTIC’s annual “State of the Tourism Industry” white paper is now available, click to download: 2011 State of the Utah Tourism Industry

A quick overview:

*Tourism is an export industry, and creates jobs throughout the entire state. In 2010, tourism provided a tax burden reduction of $1,012 Utah household. (Source: Utah Office of Tourism & Governor’s Office of Planning & Budget)

*In 2009, Utah’s tourism industry generated 120,216 jobs and 2010 figures show a healthy increase to 122,839 jobs.

*Market highlight: In SL County, meeting and convention center delegate spending and attendance is up 3.5% in 2010 vs 2009

*2010-2011 ski season was the 2nd best ever ski season in Utah, with 4,223,064 skier visits!

UTIC travels to Washington, DC

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Nan Anderson

A delegation of tourism professionals from Utah participated in US Travel Association’s recent Grassroots Boot Camp and also visited with all of Utah’s congressional delegation in Washington, DC. The importance of communicating tourism economic development with all levels of elected officials was stressed at the Boot Camp. Discussions included the Visa Waiver program, security at airports, funding for the national tourism advertising & marketing program and travel advocacy.

We met with each member of Congress: Senator Orrin Hatch, Senator Mike Lee and Representative Rob Bishop, Representative Jason Chaffetz and Representative Jim Matheson as well as many of their staff members. All expressed their interest in and support for our industry.

Joel Racker, Scott Beck, Leigh von der Esch, Senator Lee, Nan Anderson, Brian Merrill and Nathan Rafferty

Joel Racker and Representative Jason Chaffetz

2012 Utah Tourism Conference

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Nan Anderson

Plan to join UTIC, the UOT and your tourism colleagues May 15-17, 2012 in Provo at the new Utah Valley Convention Center and the Provo Marriott for the 9th Annual Utah Tourism Conference. Sara Toliver, Conference Chair and the rest of the committee is hard at work planning break-outs, general sessions and networking opportunities for all.

Gov. Herbert at closing luncheon 2011 Utah Tourism Conference

Utah Tourism Conference and UTIC Annual Membership Meeting

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Nan Anderson

The annual gathering of Utah’s tourism industry took place at Grand Summit, Canyons Resort in Park City, May 11-13. UTIC’s Annual Membership Meeting was also held as a part of the conference, and we are pleased to announce the results of the election:

UTIC Officers:

Joel Racker, Utah Valley Convention & Visitor Bureau – UTIC President

Nathan Rafferty, Ski Utah – UTIC Vice President

Neil Wilkinson, Temple Square Hospitality – UTIC Secretary-Treasurer

Marian DeLay, Moab Area Travel Council – UTIC Past President

UTIC Executive Committee Members:

Scott Beck, Visit Salt Lake

Bill Malone, Park City Chamber/Bureau

Barbara Riddle, Davis Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

Rob Slettom, Identity Properties

We appreciate the support of our conference sponsors:

Park City Chamber/Bureau

Zions Bank

City Creek Center

Salt Lake City Department of Airports

Ski Utah

Visit Salt Lake

Utah Sports Commission

St. George Convention & Tourism Office

Canyons Resort

Le Bus

Moab Area Travel Council

Utah Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau

Cedar City-Brian Head Tourism Bureau

Struck-Axiom

Orbitz

All Resort Group

USU University Inn & Conference Center

Utah Divison of Wildlife Resources

Joel & Lorraine

Steve getting registered

Pat & Brad at the Park City Museum reception

Silent Auction at the Utah Tourism Conference!

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Nan Anderson

UTIC’s First Annual Silent Auction, held in conjunction with the Utah Tourism Conference, May 11-13 in Park City was a great success. Thank you to all of the donors and to all of the winning bidders! All proceeds from the silent auction will be dedicated to furthering UTIC’s legislative agenda. Silent Auction Committee Co-Chairs Nancy McLaughlin and Maria Twitchell were ecstatic about the show of support and have agreed to work on an even bigger version in 2012!

Maria, Murdock the Moose and Nancy

UTIC thanks the following auction donors:

Anniversary Inn

Avis Rent A Car

Backpacker Magazine

Cache Valley Visitors Bureau

Canyons Resort

Castle Rock Coffee & Candy

Cedar City/Brian Head Tourism Bureau

Davis Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

Deer Valley Resort

Gastronomy

Goulding’s Lodge

Grand Lodge at Brian Head

Grub Steak Restaurant

Historic Manti House Inn

Leany’s Steakhouse

Moab Area Travel Council

National Park Trips

Ogden/Weber Convention & Visitors Bureau

Ogden Hampton Inn & Suites

Ogden Marriott Hotel

Outdoor Utah

Newpark Resort and Hotel

Park City Chamber/Bureau

Park City Golf Club

Park City Mountain Resort

Powder Mountain Ski Resort

RC Willey

Rooster’s Brewing Company

Salomon Center

Ski Utah

Snowbasin Ski Resort

Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort

Snowflower Condominiums

Sonora Grill

Spruce Restaurant

St. George Convention & Tourism Office

Tanger Outlet Center

Temple Square Hospitality

Torrey Schoolhouse Bed & Breakfast

Tuacahn Summer Theater

University Inn & Conference Center

Utah Festival Opera

Utah Office of Tourism

Utah Shakespeare Festival

Utah Symphony/Utah Opera

Visit Salt Lake

Waldorf-Astoria Park City

Wayne County Travel Council

Utah Tourism Day on the Hill – Feb. 2, 2011

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Nan Anderson

Joel Racker, Monique Beeley and UTIC President Marian DeLay

Sen. Howard Stephenson, Nathan Rafferty and Dave DeSeelhorst

Scott Beck and Rep. Carol Spackman-Moss

Utah’s 5th Tourism Day on the Hill (TDH) with Utah legislators and elected officials was held Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011 and was a great success! The annual “Picnic in the Rotunda” included the Utah Office of Tourism and destination marketing organizations and exhibitors from around the state in the Capitol Rotunda. Special guests, the Flying Aces provided an aerial acrobat show starter that captured everyone’s attention! TDH was an impressive indication of the tourism industry’s support for continued state investment in advertising and marketing funds for tourism economic development in Utah.

Welcome

Posted on July 2, 2010 by admin

Welcome to UtahTourism.org, home of the Utah Travel Industry Coalition, or UTIC. Use this site to find information about UTIC, our activities, and as a source for information about the Utah tourism industry: facts, statistics, and as a link to things such as pending legislation, how to contact your Legislator, and how to link to a great deal of information. If you can’t find it here, please feel free to contact UTIC – info@utahtourism.org, or 801-505-5266. Fax is 801-355-0250.