Tourism & Hospitality

One of 14 Ski Idaho destinations open for the summer, Brundage Mountain Resort near McCall offers lift-served mountain biking, scenic chairlift rides, trail hiking and running, disc golf, and yoga on the lawn, plus it hosts a Fourth of July music festival, a couple races, and its TGIF Summer Concert Series Friday evenings July 3-Sept. 4. (Photo courtesy of Brundage Mountain Resort)
Jun 1, 2026

Idaho ski areas swap skis for bikes, boats as summer season opens

Idaho ski resorts like Tamarack and Silver Mountain open summer activities including mountain biking, boating, and new marina facilities to boost tourism.

A capybara, the world’s largest rodent, basks in the sun in the wild. The animal is native to South America and is semi-aquatic. (PHOTO: DEPOSITPHOTOS.COM)
May 21, 2026

New capybara café offers unique animal experience in Coeur d’Alene

Capy Hour Café in Coeur d’Alene offers a reservation-based capybara experience blending animal connection with hospitality and education.

May 12, 2026

From family ties to business ownership, a lifelong dream is realized with Pomerelle Mountain Resort

Zack Alexander, owner of Pomerelle Mountain Resort in Albion, continues to preserve the family-friendly ski experience at one of Idaho's longest-standing resorts.

Though the building is still under construction and is scheduled to be open by June 11, 2026, Vertical Venues will provide event space with a unique aviation approach. (PHOTO: VERTICAL VENUES)
May 11, 2026

Vertical Venues to open luxury event space at Caldwell Executive Airport

Vertical Venues will open a 12,000-square-foot luxury event and aircraft storage space at Caldwell Executive Airport, hosting up to 344 guests.

May 8, 2026

Up, Up and Away!

Boise Airport celebrates 100 years with record 5.2 million passengers in 2025, highlighting its vital role in the Treasure Valley's travel growth.

A Spirit Airlines flight departs Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 18, 2025. (PHOTO: REUTERS/Quinn Glabicki/File)
May 4, 2026

JetBlue and Frontier shares rise as Spirit Airlines ceases operations

JetBlue and Frontier shares rose after Spirit Airlines ceased operations, creating growth opportunities in Florida and other key markets.

A film titled "The 3100" about Idaho's waterways has been nominated for an Emmy Award. (PHOTO: VISIT IDAHO)
Apr 29, 2026

Visit Idaho’s ‘The 3100’ earns Emmy nomination for whitewater docuseries

Visit Idaho’s The 3100 docuseries earned an Emmy nomination, highlighting Idaho’s rivers and outdoor storytelling in the northwest region.

Apr 15, 2026

Idaho declares statewide drought emergency after record-low snowpack

Idaho declares a statewide drought emergency due to record-low snowpack and historic warmth, impacting water supplies for agriculture and irrigation.

Aidan Brezonick, the founder and artistic director of Idaho Film Society, stands outside the organization's location in downtown Boise. (PHOTO: MARC LUTZ, IBR)
Apr 10, 2026

Idaho Film Society advances film industry with hall of fame honors in Boise

The Idaho Film Society promotes filmmaking in Idaho with its inaugural hall of fame event honoring key industry contributors in Boise.

This SNOTEL (snow telemetry) map on the USDA website shows the mountain snowpack's water content compared to the average for the same date. (GRAPHIC: Natural Resources Conservation Service, via Northern Rockies News Service)
Apr 6, 2026

Idaho faces historic snow drought with lowest snowpack on record

Idaho is experiencing a historic snow drought with the lowest snowpack on record, signaling potential future challenges for water management in the state.

Apr 3, 2026

Are you a startup business in Idaho? Check this out

Idaho Business Review invites nominations for its annual best startup businesses feature to highlight new companies contributing to Idaho's economy.

Helen Baker
Apr 1, 2026

Expo Idaho names Helen Baker director to lead Garden City event campus

Expo Idaho appoints Helen Baker as director to lead the 240-acre Garden City event campus and the Western Idaho Fair, enhancing community events.


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