The Missouri Division of Tourism will host a virtual meeting to discuss the impact of tourism in our communities and provide an update on how the division is promoting Missouri as a premier travel destination. The WebEx meeting will be from 1-2:45 p.m. March 12. To register, click here and select “Register” to complete the
If you missed the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau’s virtual presentation of the annual Salute to Travel & Tourism on Feb. 19, it’s not too late. The video is still available. Check it out for an update on the local tourism industry, CVB marketing plans for 2021 and special guests. The video also includes a
The Convention & Visitors Bureau posts a variety of content on a blog that is shared on social media, in newsletters targeting leisure travelers and for other purposes. Two new features were recently added to the blog – guest writers and a Day in the Life series. Guest writers are local people who have a
Please welcome the following businesses that began utilizing marketing programs targeting tourists available through the Convention & Visitors Bureau. Route 66 Food Truck Park Commerce Bank Sumits Hot Yoga The Beauty Factory Breathe Salt Vault AAA Travel Click here to learn about marketing opportunities available through the CVB.
The federal Paycheck Protection Program has been modified to give more help to businesses with fewer than 20 employees. For two weeks beginning Wednesday, small businesses that want to apply for the loans will be the only applications accepted for the program. Some eligibility rules have also changed that allow self-employed, sole proprietors and independent
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Noon, February 19 You’re invited to join the staff of the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau and special guests at noon Feb. 19 for a free virtual presentation of the annual Salute to Travel & Tourism for an update on the local tourism industry and marketing plans for 2021. A special presentation of the Pinnacle Award is also planned.
The Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) is entering the new year with hopeful signs of recovery. Allegiant Air this week announced new service between Springfield and Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). The low-cost airline caters to vacation travelers and will run the service twice a week, on Monday and Friday, beginning May 28. Service to Texas also
Noon, February 19 You’re invited to join the staff of the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau and special guests at noon Feb. 19 for a free virtual presentation of the annual Salute to Travel & Tourism for an update on the local tourism industry and marketing plans for 2021. A special presentation of the Pinnacle Award is also planned.
The Missouri Division of Tourism will present its annual report to the House Special Committee on Tourism at 5 p.m. today. To access the hearing, go to https://house.mo.gov/AllHearings.aspx, scroll down to the 6 p.m. time slot and click the + symbol next to the Special Committee on Tourism. The Live Feed link is in red