• Applications wanted! The Governor’s Council on Travel and Tourism is set out in K.S.A. 32-1410 and K.S.A. 32-1411 to advise KDWPT in the development of the tourism divisions marketing programs, provide feedback on the divisions budget and to identify tourism related issues and state policies. This advisory council meets 4 times per year.  It consists of 21 members that represent various tourism industry related associations, state agencies, state legislators and the general public.  Four of the six general public seats have expiring terms of Sept 30, 2020.  If you are interested in applying for one of the General Public seats, please apply as soon as possible. 

• U.S. Travel has updated their #Travel Confidently toolkit.  We encourage you to incorporate these resources in your own communications and share with your partners.
• Kansas Tourism has a job opening! If you know of someone that could fulfill our Fiscal, Grant & Research Manager position, please pass this opportunity along.  Applications are due July 31.
• Congrats to Jordan, our Marketing Manager, who got married last weekend!  Please update her email address to Jordan.Roemerman@ks.gov.
• Meredith Publications has extended their early-bird discount for the 2021 Kansas Travel Guide display ads until August 15.  Please contact Mark Rosenbaum for more info.
• Our marketing team has developed posters to use for physical distancing and handwashing. Download here.
• The new Kansas Gear Store is live at TravelKS.com. You can find it in our website header slider, by looking under the "Travel Tools" tab, or click over directly at this link. 
• Due to construction, brochure delivery to the Belle Plaine TIC MUST be made through UPS or FEDEX only Monday – Friday deliveries.  If you must use USPS, contact Christy Scott directly for details. The construction is scheduled from March 16 - Approximately November 1, 2020.

Sponsored by Kansas Tourism Division and TIAK

Date:  Wednesday, July 29, 1-2 p.m.

Speaker & Topic:  Joan Wells, CEO of Wellington Experience in Overland Park, KS.  Joan will be talking about best practices for working with meeting planners, hosting virtual conferences, and staying engaged with clients.   

Zoom Info:  https://zoom.us/j/95905069182

We're highlighting good news and great ideas from around Kansas. If you see something that impresses you, send it to Kelli.Hilliard@ks.gov.

• Seneca Area Chamber of Commerce & Downtown Impact recently completed a promotion called ReDiscover Seneca.  For every $25 spent at Seneca businesses the chamber offered a $5 gift card refund.  Almost $27,000 was spent in Seneca during that 2 day promotion!

• Kansas Sampler Foundation has a new look to their vehicle!  Welcome ERV3!