• Having photos for you city pages is now more important than ever! These photos are not just used for your city page header anymore, they will be pulled to the All Cities page (see below) as an early ‘billboard’ for your community with the launch of the website redesign. If you would like to submit a city photo, or would like any additional changes made to your city page, please email Jordan Roemerman.
  • Got Fish?  The first Great Kansas Fishing Derby will take place from May 1st - July 1st.  Click here for more information and stay tuned on April 30th to see if a fishing lake near you is participating.
  • Jackie Stiles has been announced as the speaker at the next Sports KS Meeting on Thursday, May 13th in Great Bend. Typically these meetings are for members only but they are welcoming all who might be interested, for a free will donation fee. Join SportsKS today to have full access to the meetings and collaboration!  RSVP to Christina Hayes by May 1st.
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  • For more resources check out our Industry page. 
Upcoming Webinars
Travel Insights & Discussion with Hotel Executives 
Date:  Tuesday, April 20
Time:  10AM Central

 

To help industry leaders navigate their response strategy and communicate to their stakeholders and communities, Destination Analysts is fielding a weekly survey of 1,200+ American leisure and business travelers, representing each region of the U.S. These timely insights into feelings and behaviors related to travel will provide important 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
 
Destination Marketing Technology Survey
Date:  Wednesday, April 21
Time:  1PM Central

 

The COVID-19 crisis has accelerated change across every touchpoint in the traveler’s journey. Marketing technology solutions and digital products appeared nearly overnight to respond to the rapidly changing needs of travelers, destination organizations and the communities we all serve. What seemed like temporary fixes have evolved into long-standing solutions that will be with us for years to come. Join this free 60-minute live survey event as they distribute survey results in real-time to all participants.

 
Future of Tourism Coalition: Managing Tourism's Impacts
Date:  Thursday, April 22
Time:  9AM Central

 

Tourism is at a crossroads – we must choose a different path to build a more resilient, regenerative, equitable, and sustainable tourism economy. But how? Business as usual will be the default option, so unless we are intentional about change, we will revert to old models and practices. Instead, businesses and destinations must find their reset button, and utilize all the tools, support, and best practices available.
Video & Social Engagement - Deep Dive
Date:  Thursday, April 22
Time:  1PM Central
 
Video and social engagement are best friends in the world of travel & tourism during these tricky times. This masterclass shows you the fine details so you can craft a video strategy, test, and tweak it to realize your goals.