The votes are in for the Omaha Metropolitan Area (OMA) Tourism Awards, recognizing the best tourism businesses in Pottawattamie County! This year, the public nominated and voted for the best restaurant, hotel, attraction, and retail shop in Pottawattamie, Douglas, and Sarpy Counties. See the results for Pottawattamie County below!
Best Attraction:
- Winner: Mt. Crescent Ski Area
- 2nd Place: Phoenix Movie Theater
- Honorable Mention: Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center
Best Hotel:
- Winner: Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites @ Ameristar
- 2nd Place: Hilton Garden Inn
- Honorable Mention: SpringHill Suites
Best Restaurant:
- Winner: Pizza King
- 2nd Place: The Buck Snort Neola
- Honorable Mention: Minden Bowl Cafe
Best Retail Business:
- Winner: The Unique Boutique Iowa
- 2nd Place: Bev's Porch
- Honorable Mention: The Olive Branch
The winners are being highlighted in promotional videos on social media during National Travel & Tourism Week (May 19-25, 2024). Additionally, the winners will be featured on area billboards.
The OMA Tourism Awards are presented in partnership with the Council Bluffs Convention & Visitors Bureau, Visit Omaha, and Sarpy County Tourism to honor the more than 18,000 local residents who work in the tourism industry.
Special thanks to our OMA Tourism Award sponsors, the Pottawattamie Countywide Tourism Promotion Committee, and the Metropolitan Hospitality Association.
Thank you to everyone who participated by sending in nominations and voting to help support the tourism industry!