• It’s time to start planning: National Plan for Vacation Day is coming up on January 26th. Encourage Kansans and Americans to commit all their PTO for the year ahead and provide inspiration as they plan how to spend them. For more information and access to the toolkit click here.
  • Give A Toast To The Sunflower State on Kansas Day! Please join us in celebrating Kansas Day by posting your own tribute to the 34th state to your Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok on January 29th.  RSVP to Jordan Roemerman to receive a link for additional resources. #ToTheStarsKS
  • Mark your calendars now for the next Kansas Tourism Industry Huddle - Wednesday, February 10 at 1PM.
  • Did you miss a previous Travel Talk?  No worries....click here. 
  • For more resources check out our Industry page. 
Virtual Huddle

A Mural Movement is underway in Clay Center!  This citizen-led committee is dedicated to public art and has garnered incredible local support.

These public works of art are quickly becoming a channel of community pride, and are popular topics of conversation in Clay Center. Especially with the various hardships of this past year, the project has provided encouragement and excitement.

To learn more about the project read the article that was just featured in The Manhattan Mercury.

A Mural Movement
Upcoming Webinars
Destination Analysts' Coronavirus Traveler Sentiment Index Study
 
Date:  Thursday, January 21
Time:  1PM Central
Details:  Use coupon code "TravelKS" - If you are unable to attend this session you will be able to watch the recorded version by registering here.

With the global spread of COVID19, the travel industry is facing an unprecedented crisis. To help industry leaders navigate their response strategy and communicate to their stakeholders and communities, Destination Analysts' independent Coronavirus Traveler Sentiment Study provides timely insights into feelings and behaviors related to travel. The weekly survey of 1,200+ American leisure and business travelers that started in March 2020 yields data to gauge the pandemic's changing impact on travel as a lifestyle priority, as well as when travel demand will rebound--and from which traveler segments and to which types of destinations first.

Register Here

 

Essential Hyper-Local Strategies to Drive Visitation in 2021

Date:  Thursday, January 21
Time:  11AM Central
 
Destinations, attractions, restaurants and local businesses must become proactive and business-ready to capture and grow Hyper-Local leisure market share to succeed in 2021. You will learn:
  • Current Hyper-Local travel trends and market intelligence
  • A DMO blueprint to drive Hyper-Local leisure visitors
  • Activating travel partners and local businesses 
  • Building a Product Portal
  • Creating new Offerings & Experiences
  • Building compelling Travel Packages that convert customers
Register Here