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A 76-seat United Express Embraer E175 regional jet on the tarmac at Friedman Memorial Airport in Haley. (PHOTO: Courtesy of Fly Sun Valley Alliance)
Tourism & Hospitality Aug 26, 2026 2 min

Sun Valley announces nonstop winter flights to 8 cities

Fly Sun Valley Alliance announces 2026-27 winter nonstop flights to eight cities from Friedman Memorial Airport, enhancing travel options for Idaho visitors.

(PHOTO: DEPOSITPHOTOS.COM)
Tourism & Hospitality Aug 12, 2026 2 min

Idaho named nation’s best state to live by WalletHub

Idaho ranks as the best state to live in according to WalletHub, excelling in quality of life, safety, affordability, and income growth.

Though snakes were ranked as the deadliest animal in many states, the reptile wasn't tops in Idaho. (PHOTO: DEPOSITPHOTOS.COM)
Tourism & Hospitality Aug 7, 2026 2 min

See which predator is ranked as the deadliest in Idaho

The grizzly bear is identified as the deadliest predator in Idaho, according to a recent World Population Review report on state predators.

A man fishes in the Henry’s Fork of the Snake River. The lodge gives visitors a carefee, luxury experience. (PHOTO: HENRY’S FORK LODGE)
Tourism & Hospitality Aug 5, 2026 5 min

Henry’s Fork Lodge in Idaho blends luxury hotel training with premier fishing experience

Henry’s Fork Lodge in Island Park, Idaho, combines luxury hotel-level service with world-class fishing on the Henry’s Fork of the Snake River.

Tourism & Hospitality Aug 4, 2026 2 min

Idaho Travel Council awards over $11M in tourism grants

Idaho Travel Council awarded more than $11 million in grants to boost tourism across eight regions, supporting marketing and economic development efforts.

Tourism & Hospitality Jul 24, 2026 2 min

Boise ranks sixth best US city for family reunions

Boise ranks sixth among the top US cities for family reunions, noted for walkability, park access, and airport proximity, according to Mixbook.

Brad Wilson, Bogus Basin GM, accepts Lifetime Achievement Award at ICORT 2025. (PHOTO: ANDRE WOMACK)
Tourism & Hospitality Jul 22, 2026 1 min

Nominations open for Idaho Lifetime Achievement Award in recreation and tourism

Nominations are open for Idaho's lifetime achievement award recognizing significant contributions to recreation and tourism industries.

The view from the Boise Post restaurant atop the AC Hotel Boise Downtown & Elemeent by Marriott overlooks the downtown area. (PHOTO: AC HOTEL BOISE)
Tourism & Hospitality Jul 20, 2026 8 min

Downtown Boise’s latest property combines a European-style hotel and extended stay in one location

The AC Hotel Boise Downtown and Element by Marriott offer 296 rooms in a combined luxury and extended stay property in downtown Boise.

Alaska Airlines will offer nonstop flights from Boise to Honolulu. (PHOTO: ALASKA AIR)
Tourism & Hospitality Jul 15, 2026 2 min

Alaska Airlines to start daily nonstop Boise-Honolulu flights this December

Alaska Airlines will launch daily nonstop flights between Boise and Honolulu starting December 17, offering the only direct connection from Boise to Hawaii.

Tourism & Hospitality Jul 10, 2026 2 min

Most valuable state brands include United Airlines in Idaho

United Airlines, tracing its roots to Boise, ranks as Idaho's most valuable brand, according to a study by OnDeck using Brand Finance data.

Already several stories tall, this is a look at the new car rental garage as it looked in the summer of 2024. Work has steadily continued on the structure, which will be seven stories high upon completion. (FILE PHOTO: MARC LUTZ, IBR)
Tourism & Hospitality Jul 7, 2026 2 min

Boise Airport awarded $74M in federal grants for upgrades

Boise Airport secured $74 million in federal grants from the FAA to fund runway reconstruction and concourse expansion, enhancing safety and capacity.

Tourism & Hospitality Jun 24, 2026 2 min

Frontier adds new Boise routes to Las Vegas and Oakland

Frontier Airlines will launch new routes from Boise to Las Vegas and Oakland, expanding affordable travel options for Idaho and California travelers.