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
Mark your calendars for noon Feb. 19 for a free virtual presentation of the annual Salute to Travel & Tourism. The staff at the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau and special guests will update you on the local travel and tourism industry, marketing programs planned for 2021 to encourage travel to the area and a
Here’s a roundup of articles that might be useful for your business. If you find articles you think we should share in future posts, send the links to swade@springfieldmo.org. AAA expects 30% fewer holiday travelers between Dec. 23 and Jan. 3, due to COVID concerns It looks like many Americans may be heeding the CDC’s
For the health and safety of employees and visitors, the Route 66 Springfield Information Center, 815 E. St. Louis St., will be closed until further notice beginning Thanksgiving Day. The closure is due to increases in coronavirus cases throughout the nation. The Convention & Visitors Bureau offices that are in the same building as the
The staff at the Convention & Visitors Bureau is in the early stages of planning the 2021 Salute to Travel & Tourism and we need your input. Please take a moment to answer a short survey that will help guide us as we move forward. Thank you! Loading…
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Join the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce virtually to hear from panelists directly involved in the Greene County CARES Act Relief Fund response effort as they provide direction and guidance on the small business funding application process to better educate applicants on this resource. The program is set for 9 a.m. Sept. 22. The Greene
Each month, the Convention & Visitors Bureau distributes a newsletter filled with story ideas to regional media, travel journalists and travel bloggers. You’re encouraged to send your news releases and story ideas to Susan Wade, public relations manager, at swade@springfieldmo.org for possible inclusion in upcoming newsletters. Here’s a sample of a recent newsletter that was
Despite the pandemic, some journalists are starting to travel again for destination features. In September, the CVB provided press passes to travel media so they could explore the city and produce stories about their fun experiences. Carolynn Mostyn is a freelance writer whose outlets include some Gannett newspapers. She traveled through the area while researching
Owners of small businesses in Greene County negatively affected financially by the pandemic have a second opportunity to apply for CARES Act relief grants. The deadline for applications is Sept. 30 The Greene County Commission and 30-member citizen CARES Advisory Council reopened the application process for businesses employing up to 80 people that closed Aug.