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Greater Sandpoint Council on Recreation and Tourism
Greater Sandpoint Council on Recreation & Tourism Chairman
Kimberli Walker
Panhandle State Bank
300 Kootenai Cutoff Road
Ponderay, ID 83852
Phone: 208.263.2348
Email: kimberliw@pandhandlebank.com
What's Happening
- Greater Sandpoint was awarded $90,000 in grant funds from ITC to promote the area as a travel destination.
- In August the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors recommended that formation of a new Recreation and Tourism Council, with 13 appointed positions renewable annually. This council will be made up primarily of lodging members, destination/activity members, service providers for grant expenses, and restaurant and retail. Click here for more information on their new role.
Mission
To promote tourism into the Greater Sandpoint area, particularly for the benefit of our Visit Sandpoint members, through effective membership communication and networking and maximization of Idaho Travel Council (ITC Grant) funds in public relations, web presence and cooperative advertising opportunities.
Summer Advertising Co-Op opportunities:
Idaho State Newspaper Co-Op Insert (click here to see last year's ad)
North Idaho Experience - Summer Edition
2008-2009 Grant Advertising Project PDFs:
Schweitzer Co-Op Ads: Ski, Skiing, Ski Press, Powder Magazines
Northwest Travel ad Nov/Dec Issue
Schweitzer Mag Ad partnership with DSBA
Idaho State Travel Guide co-op with PF Chamber
Northwest Travel ad Jan/Feb Issue
Spokane Convention & Visitors Bureau Ad
Northwest Travel March/April Ad
