After being closed for nearly five months due to the pandemic, the Route 66 Springfield Visitors Center will reopen Thursday. Staff at the center at 815 E. St. Louis St. will take extra precautions for their safety and the safety of visitors, including: Checking temperatures of staff and visitors Cleaning and disinfecting frequently Wearing masks
Congratulations to Susan Wade who recently reached her 20th anniversary of working at the Convention & Visitors Bureau. Wade began working as public relations manager for the bureau after a stint as a reporter at “The News-Leader.” In her 20 years at the CVB, she has helped generate hundreds of stories about the city as
National Park Service Regional Director Bert Frost announced the selection of Sarah Cunningham as superintendent of Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield effective Sept. 27. “I am pleased to welcome Sarah Cunningham as superintendent of Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield,” said Frost. “Sarah will be a great asset for Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield with her broad understanding of
Travelers Prefer Destinations Which Require Face Masks According to the most recent Longwoods International tracking study of American travelers, about 60% prefer destinations which require face masks in public, with a third of those reporting they will ONLY visit destinations with mandatory face mask orders. In contrast, only 9% are less likely to visit a
Brand USA is presenting a research update at 1 p.m. today. Brand USA’s Vice President, Research & Analytics Carroll Rheem will provide an update on international market conditions – the status of the pandemic, the economic outlook and consumer sentiment. The program will be presented via Zoom. Register at https://bit.ly/BrandUSAWebinar. Established by the Travel Promotion Act of 2009 as
The application for the CARES Act Relief Funds is now available on the Greene County website. A dedicated “CARES Act Relief Fund” button is on the main navigation of the homepage. From that button, users will find the application link under the “General Information” tab where each requesting entity or organization will register. Once registered,
Here are some helpful tips and information for event organizers, travelers and hoteliers. Podcast: Best Practices for Hybrid Events The freeze on live-in-person events in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic has forced many meeting planners to become more comfortable creating digital meetings. As physical gatherings slowly and haltingly return, these same planners can channel
Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium was voted America’s Best Aquarium through a national public poll conducted by USA TODAY ranking the top 20 prominent institutions across North America. The latest nationwide recognition marks the second time the conservation-based museum and aquarium has been nominated for and voted as the winner of
The focus of Missouri Travel Alliance’s next webinar will be on COVID-19 And The Reopening Process: A Perspective From Attractions. What are attractions doing in light of the ever-changing COVID-19 landscape? A moderator will handle the webinar that begins at 10:15 a.m. July 22 and will ask the following and other questions of the presenters.
Destinations International is offering a free webinar titled “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion” at noon today. The program will be presented by Dr. Robin Smith, “New York Times” best-selling author. Smith is an expert in conflict management, diversity and inclusion training and in performance coaching. Click here to register. Smith is a licensed psychologist and ordained