See how our work to pitch story ideas and develop press trips have resulted in media coverage for Wisconsin’s tourism industry.
JANUARY
Condé Nast Traveler - “How to Dress for Cold Weather, According to Outdoor Adventurers”
Atlas Obscura - “How Wisconsin Became the Center of the Brandy Belt”
Midwest Living - “What’s New in the Midwest 2021“
DECEMBER
Epicurious – "How to Cook Smart at Home with Cash Back Perks"
Budget Travel – "Cruise Along These Holiday Lights Drive-Throughs Across The U.S."
Forbes "Check Out Holiday Light Displays By Car at These Drive-Thru Events
loveEXPLORING – "America's Hidden Gems to Visit in 2021"
Rolling Stone – “Whiff You Were Here: These Candles Smell Like the Vacation You Wish You Were On Right Now”
Harper’s BAZAAR – "The 20 Best Places to Travel in 2021”
Forbes – "5 Stunning Frozen Waterfalls Around the World”
The Business Traveler USA "Four Hours in Madison”
NOVEMBER
WhereTraveler – "Creative Outdoor Dining around the USA"
Fodor’s Travel – "The Quaintest Christmas Villages Across the U.S."
Midwest Living 8 Winter Day Trips Around Wisconsin
Lonely Planet: Explore Every Day Four Icy Activities That Will Make You Love Winter in Wisconsin
TripSavvy 204 Travel-Related Black Friday Deals You Need to Know About"
Forbes How to Bring More Native American Ingredients to Your Thanksgiving Menu
Smart Mouth Fish Fry Friday, a Milwaukee Tradition"
Matador Network The Most Beautiful Frozen Waterscapes in the US to Witness This Winter
Rachael Ray In Season Inside the Country's First & Only Native American-Owned Distillery
Condé Nast Traveler 20 Snow-Filled, Socially Distanced Christmas Vacation Ideas
OCTOBER
Nerdwallet Hotels Where You Can Stay With Points to See Fall Leaves
The American Way These Overlooked State Parks Rival Their Better-Known National Counterparts
The Washington Post 12 Trips to Plan Inspired by Your Favorite Fall Movies
Departures 8 Hikes to Explore the Beauty of the Midwest
Forbes Will Meetings And Events Ever Be The Same? 41 Clever Things Hotels Are Doing To Make Them Safe
TripSavvy The Most Scenic Train Routes for Leaf-Peeping
Business Traveler USA Hotel Check: Hotel Northland, Autograph Collection
Business Traveler USA Hotel Check: The Edgewater
The Washington Post Not All Cabins Close Up for Winter. Here are Heated Options for Socially Distant Exploring
AllRecipes Pizza Farms Are a Thing and Should Be On Your Fall To-Do List
Matador Network The Midwest is the Home of the Casserole. These are the Ones to Try
Food & Wine Pick Your Own Fall Bounty at These Farms Across the United States
SEPTEMBER
Reader's Digest 25 Small Towns That Are About to Become More Popular
Star Tribune (Online) 3 mini-vacations in the Midwest that offer spectacular scenery and won't break the bank
AUGUST
Milwaukee Magazine 6 Inns and B&Bs to Consider for Your Next Weekend Getaway
Cheapism – “30 Under-the-Radar Road Trips You Can Take in a Day”
Reader’s Digest – “The Most Scenic Campsite in Every State”
TravelPulse – “Every State's Hidden Gem Travel Destination”
National Geographic Traveler – “Here’s How to See Auroras—from the Great Lakes”
CNN Travel – “The Latest US Food Trend is 1950s Nostalgia with the Return of Carhops”
AFAR – “9 of the Most Surprising Cities in the U.S.”
National Geographic – “How to Take a European Road Trip Without Leaving America’s Midwest”
Select Traveler, July/August issue - “Culinary Stops Could Thrive in Coming Months”
Thrillist – “To Get to This Idyllic Island, You'll Have to Cross Death's Door”
Reader’s Digest – “The Most Gorgeous Peninsulas in the United States”
Everett Potter’s Travel Report – “Lake Superior’s Apostle Islands: A Schoolhouse for Sailors”
JULY
TravelPulse – “25 Budget-Friendly US Cities”
Better – “Following the Cheese Trail: The Ultimate ‘Cheesecation’ Through Wisconsin”
Great Lakes Boating Magazine- “History Voyage: Historical Sites on the Great Lakes”
Reader’s Digest – “20 Small Towns That Look Like They’re Frozen in Time”
Forbes – “Six Great Hikes Near Chicago”
Livability – “These Regional Subscription Boxes Let You Experience a Place Without Leaving Home”
Thrillist – Perfect Road Trips for When You Need to Escape Chicago
Condé Nast Traveler Online – The Best Drive-In Experiences this Summer, From Drag Shows to Music Festivals
Apartment Therapy – “You’d Be Surprised How Much Stunning Architecture This State Has”
JUNE
Minnesota Monthly – “A Guide to Minnesota’s Bluff Country”
Pride Journeys – “Pride Journey Outdoors: Wisconsin”
ClubLife Magazine – “No Passport Required”
Chicago Magazine – “Eight Great Road Trips for the COVID-19 Era”
Thrillist – “Expert Camping Advice to Help You GTF Outside This Summer”
Matador Network – “9 Epic Places in the US to Visit on Your First #Vanlife Trip”
MAY
Forbes – Cheesemakers are the Pride of Wisconsin
Smithsonian Magazine Online – “The Timely Return of the Drive-in Restaurant”
TravelPulse – 30 Tourism Boards Share What They're Doing Now & Future Plans
HuffPost – “Why You Can’t Find Flour at Grocery Stores, and Where to Buy it Online”
Business Insider – “10 Scenic Getaways Across the US That Are Within a 1- to 4-Hour Drive From Major Cities — and the Best Hotel to Book for Each”
HGTV – “Virtual Wine Tastings to Try at Home”
The Wall Street Journal – ‘Safe’ Becomes Rural Tourism Pitch to a Distancing Public
APRIL
Budget Travel – “Spending Some Time on The Sand Through Watching These Beach Web Cams”
Lonely Planet TV – “From Our Partners”
MARCH
Reader’s Digest – “Virtual Day Trips You Can Now Take Online”
The New York Times – Where to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day
Tripsavvy – “Top Family Vacations Ideas for Kids of Every Age”
Travel Awaits – “38 Virtual Tours And Webcams You Can Enjoy From Home Any Time”
FEBRUARY
Reader’s Digest - 17 Luxurious Valentine’s Day Hotel Packages
New York Times - “Where to Celebrate Women’s Rights This Year” (Print & Online)
The Wall Street Journal - "Madison’s Real-Estate Market Gets an Epic Lift" Print & Online)
Tripsavvy – “20 Awesome Spring Break Getaways with Kids”
Best Life – “13 Secret Islands in the U.S. You Never Knew Existed”
JANUARY
Red Tricycle - “Top Spring Break Destinations You Haven’t Tried Yet”
Parade - “Need a Vacation? 115 Best Places to Travel for a Quick Weekend Getaway”
