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About Us<\/h1>\n\n
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The Wind River Visitors Council<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Wind River Visitors Council\u2019s mission is to \u201cstimulate tourism by increasing awareness of, and encouraging visitation to, the unique destinations, activities and events in Wind River Country.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Wind River Visitors Council (WRVC) is located at 100 N 1st Street in Lander<\/a>, in the same building as the Lander Chamber of Commerce. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The WRVC is a Lodging Tax Board and is responsible for promoting the travel and tourism industry in Fremont County and on the Wind River Indian Reservation<\/a> through expenditures of the Lodging Tax. The Council was formed by a Joint Powers Agreement in 1989 between the Fremont County Commissioners, the cities of Lander and Riverton<\/a> and the towns of Dubois<\/a>, Hudson<\/a> and Shoshoni<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 Board Members represent the municipalities and are appointed by local City Councils and the Fremont County Commissioners. (Two Board Members represent Dubois, Lander and Riverton\u2014six total, one Board Member represents Hudson and Shoshoni\u2014two total, and two Board Members represent the County.<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wind River Visitors Council Downloads<\/summary>\n

Click here to view the Wind River Visitors Council\u2019s 2025 Annual Report.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here to view the Wind River Visitors Council\u2019s 2024 Annual Report.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here to view the Wind River Visitors Council\u2019s 2023 Annual Report.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here to view the Wind River Visitors Council\u2019s 2022 Annual Report.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here to view the Wind River Visitors Council\u2019s color logo.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here to view the Wind River Visitors Council\u2019s black and white logo.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here to view the Wind River Visitors Council\u2019s 2025-2029 Strategic Plan.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here to view the Wind River Visitors Council\u2019s 2020-2025 Strategic Plan.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here to view Wind River Country\u2019s 2025 Resident Sentiment Survey.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What does the Wind River Visitors Council do?<\/summary>\n

The Wind River Visitors Council is the lodging tax board for Wind River Country, which includes Fremont County and the Wind River Indian Reservation. It uses the four percent lodging tax to stimulate tourism by increasing awareness of, and encouraging visitation to, the unique destinations, activities and events in Wind River Country.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

What does the Wind River Visitors Council do?<\/summary>\n

The Wind River Visitors Council is the lodging tax board for Wind River Country, which includes Fremont County and the Wind River Indian Reservation. It uses the four percent lodging tax to stimulate tourism by increasing awareness of, and encouraging visitation to, the unique destinations, activities and events in Wind River Country.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

What is the Tourism Asset Development program (TAD)?<\/summary>\n

The TAD program is a voluntary program that is unique to Wind River Country. The Wind River Visitors Council gives 25 percent of the local lodging tax back to the communities in the percentage that they contribute to the lodging tax. Depending on occupancy rates, these numbers are constantly changing.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

If TAD funds are distributed by the percentage of the lodging tax that they bring in, then why do Dubois, Lander and Riverton get close to the same? It seems that Riverton has more hotels.<\/summary>\n

TAD funds are measured by zip code, not by City\/Town limits. Therefore, the dude ranches<\/a> outside of Dubois, as well as the cabins<\/a> on Togwotee Pass fall under Dubois. Lander has many surrounding campsites<\/a>. Riverton has the most hotels<\/a>, but the smallest amount of \u201cCounty\u201d properties, which are the lodging properties that fall outside of the City\/Town limits.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

If I want to get TAD funds for an event or program, who would I talk to?<\/summary>\n

In Lander, Riverton and Shoshoni, you\u2019d talk to the Chamber of Commerce for that town\/city. In Hudson, you\u2019d talk to City Hall, and in Dubois, you\u2019d talk to Destination Dubois.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Can the Wind River Visitors Council help me to promote an event? If so, how?<\/summary>\n

Absolutely. The Wind River Visitors Council maintains an ongoing online calendar, which automatically posts to County 10 and the Wyoming Office of Tourism. In addition, the Wind River Visitors Council sends events to many of the Chamber newsletters. Subscribe to Wind River Country\u2019s Community Calendar<\/a> email list (for event organizers).<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

What can\u2019t lodging tax money be spent on?<\/summary>\n

Funds may not be spent on alcohol, lobbying efforts or capital construction (building a building).<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

How is the Wind River Visitors Council Board of Directors made up?<\/summary>\n

The Board of Directors has two representatives from Dubois (currently, Dave Furman and Suzanne Osegueda), Lander (currently, Anne Even and Krista Lobera) and Riverton (currently Hal Herron and Bryce House); one representative from Hudson (currently empty) and Shoshoni (currently, Jay Merritt); and two representatives from the County (currently, Charene Herrera and Erika Yarber). Representatives are designated by the Mayor of each town\/city, and in the case of the County, by the County Commissioners.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

How many employees does the Wind River Visitors Council have?<\/summary>\n

The Wind River Visitors Council has one full-time employee, Helen Wilson (Executive Director) and two part-time employees, Alex Watts (Administrative Technologist) and Rubie Ratliff (Visitor Experience Representative).<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

What organizations does the Wind River Visitors Council work with?<\/summary>\n

The Wind River Visitors Council works with many organizations in the towns, cities, County and State. This includes the Chamber of Commerces, economic development groups, colleges and universities and the Wyoming Office of Tourism.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

What types of projects does the Wind River Visitors Council get involved with?<\/summary>\n

The Wind River Visitors Council gets involved with projects focused on tourism. Some of the types of projects are listed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n