When Missouri State University’s JQH Arena opened in 2008, shell space was left for a locker room complex with the anticipation it would be completed at a later date through private gifts. Now that vision will become a reality. Before the 2013-14 basketball season is completed, the Bears and Lady Bears will be using locker [...]
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Congratulations Hammons Hotels & Resorts!
John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts today announced the company’s distinction of securing 15, or one third, of Embassy Suites Hotels’ top recognitions. The Springfield, Mo.-based company’s 263-suite Embassy Suites – Loveland Hotel, Spa & Conference Center in Colorado received the coveted Connie Award for being one of the top three performing hotels among the [...]
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Ramada Oasis Moves Up in Wyndham Worldwide Franchise
Springfield’s Ramada Oasis Hotel recently moved up within the Wyndham Worldwide Franchise. On March 1, 2013, the locally owned hotel became the Ramada Plaza Hotel & Oasis Convention Center. “This is a huge compliment to our hotel and ownership” said Missy Handyside, General Manager. “Becoming a Ramada Plaza Hotel will immediately tell our guests that [...]
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Legislature Cuts Proposed Budget Increase for Division of Tourism
When Gov. Jay Nixon proposed an increase of $6 million for the Missouri Division of Tourism’s FY 14 budget, the industry was hopeful the increase would make it through the House and Senate. Though the House approved the increase, the hopes were dashed when the Senate Appropriations Committee, chaired by Sen. Kurt Schaefer, slashed the [...]
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Facts & Stats About Springfield Visitors Through April 2013
Learn how many people are visiting the CVB’s tourist information centers, how many are asking for visitor information, how our website traffic is increasing and how many people are flying in and out of Springfield-Branson National Airport. The stats below are for January through April 2013.
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Facts & Stats About Springfield Hotels Through March 2013
Learn all you need to know about room supply, room demand, occupancy, average daily rate, revenue per available room and room sales in Springfield from January through March 2013.
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Busy Summer Season Coming Up for Group Events in Springfield
Thousands of youth, their families and coaches are expected in Springfield this summer for a variety of amateur sports events along with many other people who will be in the city for group events. June June 01 – 02, 2013, Amateur Softball Association, 2013 35th Annual Heart of the Ozarks / GFP 14U “A” USA/ASA [...]
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Sales Department Conducts FAM Tour
The CVB Sales Department conducted a familiarization tour of Springfield for a dozen meeting planners in early May. Along with touring hotels, meeting facilities and attractions, the group participated a history tour of the city and a downtown scavenger hunt with Sammie Springfield. Sammie Springfield is a sock monkey toy that serves as Springfield’s “spokesmonkey.” [...]
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“What Would You Do?” Films in Springfield
An ABC television crew filmed hidden camera scenarios for “What Would You Do?,” a show that sets up moral and ethical dilemmas to see how people react. Along with shooting scenarios at Eagle Pawn & Jewelry and Springfield Brewing Company, the crew filmed a variety of scenic locations and local sites May 8-13 to air [...]
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