Prior to launching a new branding campaign in 2014, H2R Market Research conducted a baseline Brand Perception Study for the Springfield area. The purpose of the follow-up research was to provide the CVB with insight into the changes in perception of the Springfield area, if any, and what direction further messaging should take. Similar […]
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Missouri Division of Tourism Releases Study on Halo Effect of Tourism Marketing
The Missouri Division of Tourism recently released a research study called Tourism Advertising Halo Effect conducted by Longwoods International. Tourism marketers have long understood the value of tourism advertising on the local economy in terms of economic impact and sales tax generation, job creation and improving quality of life for residents. This study takes a […]
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Facts & Stats About Springfield’s Lodging Industry January-July 2016
July was another record for Springfield hotels with room demand increasing 2.2 percent over last year and occupancy up 5.1 percent. Average daily rate, revenue per available room and room sales all increased as well. It’s definitely looking as if 2016 will be a good year for the city’s hospitality industry!
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Facts & Stats About Springfield’s Visitors January-August 2016
While traffic at the CVB’s visitor information centers is down this year, the number of tourist inquiries – people asking for information about visiting the city – and the amount of user sessions recorded on the CVB’s website are up. The information center decline could simply be a matter of staffing. The center at Springfield-Branson […]
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CVB Represents Springfield Around the Country
The CVB sales staff attend trade shows and other events that provide networking opportunities with meeting and event planners around the country. That networking often results in groups booking their events in the city. Upcoming and recently attended events include the following: Branson Connect Marketplace Connect Marketplace Missouri Society of Association Executives Funfest ConnectSports SPORTS […]
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Bless the Press!
Springfield has been blessed recently with some nice feature stories in media across the country. The city was included in a couple stories about Route 66 published by “The Washington Post” and picked up by several media outlets across the country. To view the “Washington Post” stories, click here and click here. Fantastic Caverns got […]
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CVB’s Strategic Plan Outlines Goals for 2017-19
The CVB Board of Directors recently had its annual retreat and the outcome is an updated Strategic Plan. Highlights of the plan include the following goals: Enhance the awareness, appreciation and support of the CVB and the visitor economy in the region. Advocate for enhanced meeting facilities and sports venues. Increase investment in destination development […]
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Reunion Brings Vietnam Vets to City Oct. 5-8
Reunions are times to reconnect with family and friends, swap stories and share memories. For members of the Fire Support Base Ripcord Association, many of the memories shared at the group’s annual reunion are heartbreaking, but sharing stories with others who experienced one of the deadliest battles of the Vietnam War helps them heal. Lee […]
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All Aboard! Public Invited to Model Railroad Event
Hundreds of people are expected to attend the 38th Annual Fall Train Show from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Springfield Expo Center, 635 E. St. Louis St. in Springfield. Along with more than 100 vendors selling model train supplies, the event hosted by the Ozark Model Railroad Association will feature train operating sessions, […]
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