Throughout the holiday season, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) has been encouraging consumers to shop at local organizations as part of their “Go Local” PR campaign. The campaign was started in early October to educate people about the benefits of shopping and banking locally. “As a community banker, I’m thrilled to support the […]

Three cruise lines currently sailing in Alaska have announced new vessels and itineraries for 2012. American Safari Cruises has added the 860-passenger Safari Endeavor to its three-yacht fleet for weeklong, roundtrip itineraries from Juneau. The renovated Safari Endeavor will cruise from May to September with added amenities, such as massage rooms, hot tubs, a sauna, […]

Did you know there is an average of 29.3 people on a bank trip? Every year, we compile the most comprehensive directory of bank travel programs in the country in our July/August issue of Bank Travel Management magazine. These are banks that attend the BankTravel Conference or have joined as members. This year’s edition includes […]

Courtesy Memphis CVB MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Delegates can hear the music, explore the history and see the city at the 2012 BankTravel Conference in Memphis, Tenn., February 7-9. The Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau recently announced the four complimentary sightseeing tours created for the conference. Guests can choose which tour sounds most appealing to them. […]

Courtesy Cherokee Nation Entertainment TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – The Cherokee Nation’s John Ross Museum celebrates the life of John Ross, principle chief of the Cherokee Nation for more than 38 years. Opened on Oct. 21, the museum displays interactive exhibits on the Trail of Tears, Civil War, Cherokee Golden Age and John Ross’ life. The museum […]