October Newsletter

We're going virtual!  Join us each Wednesday in October from the comfort of your home or office to enjoy inspiring speakers, valuable educational information, and possibly a few fun networking opportunities. 

This will be available FREE for all industry partners but you do need to register even if you already registered for the conference that was to be held in Liberal.

Join us every Wednesday in October from 1pm-3pm. All sessions will be recorded. For more information click here. 

Be sure to also mark your calendars now so you can be a part of the conference next year, October 19-21, 2021, in Liberal, KS.

Website Update

We have added new subcategories for website listings.  Please make sure to log in to the Extranet to update your information! If you need access please contact Kelli Hilliard.

Heads-up...you may get an email and/or phone call from a company called “DTN - Destination Travel Network” in the coming days or weeks. DTN is a digital partner who works with us to produce and publish paid content on TravelKS.com that helps move our website visitors to become customers for you. Here are some details about the program.

Kansas Tourism Regions

We encourage you to become a member of your local tourism marketing region. 

Learn more about the regions →

Webinars

• Oct 1 - Agritourism and COVID Safe Practices - KS Dept of Ag
• Oct 1 - Connecting With Travelers During Uncertain Times - Expedia
• Oct 7 - Virtual Tourism Conference - Kansas Tourism/TIAK
• Oct 14 - Virtual Tourism Conference - Kansas Tourism/TIAK
• Oct 20 - Business Class: Summit for Success - American Express
• Oct 21 - Virtual Tourism Conference - Kansas Tourism/TIAK
• Oct 28 - Virtual Tourism Conference - Kansas Tourism/TIAK

Research

• Travel Inspiration 101: Show, Don't Tell - The US Travel Association has the right idea: "Let's Go There." We agree! Instead of just talking about why we should travel, we encourage destinations to show future visitors why they should specifically go there, or anywhere for that matter! 

• Fall COVID-19 & Travel Sentiment Study - According to the most recent Longwoods International tracking study of American travelers, half of them feel safe to travel this fall season.  And two thirds of those who plan to travel will be visiting friends and relatives, while 58% plan on a road trip somewhere in the U.S.    Outdoor activities are preferred during pandemic travels, such as visiting national and state parks, fall foliage tours, hiking and biking.

October

• Wed, October 7 - Virtual Tourism Conference
• Wed, October 14 - Virtual Tourism Conference
• Wed, October 21 - Virtual Tourism Conference
• Wed, October 28 - Virtual Tourism Conference

November

• Wednesday, Nov 4 - Virtual Huddle
• Friday, Nov 6 - Governor's Council on Travel & Tourism Mtg
• Wednesday, Nov 11 - State Offices Closed
• Wednesday, Nov 18 - Virtual Huddle
• November 26-27 - State Offices Closed

December

• Wednesday, Dec 2 - Virtual Huddle
• Friday, Dec 4 - Governor's Council on Travel and Tourism Mtg
• Wednesday, Dec 16 - Virtual Huddle
• Friday, Dec 25 - State Offices Closed

We are continuously getting new and renewing Kansas Agritourism businesses that we'd love for you to explore and highlight in your own communities! For more information on the Kansas Agritourism Program, please contact Sue Stringer.

New & Renewing in September 2020