• Nominations are open for the 2022 Kansas Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Awards. The Department of Commerce will hold an annual luncheon in November to recognize the many winners and celebrate the contributions of women- and minority-owned businesses and communities across the state. To learn more about the MED Week Awards, view past winners and nominate a business, including your own, click here. The nominations portal will accept nominations through July 13.
  • Did you know that you can have a city page on TravelKS.com for free?  Contact Hunter for more info!
  • Registration is now open! Register and book your hotel room for the 2022 Kansas Tourism Conference in Wichita here.
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  • For more resources check out our Industry page. 
Upcoming Webinars
Creating a More Inclusive Travel Experience
Date:  Monday, June 27
Time:  1pm CST
 
Join U.S. Travel’s Malcolm Smith, HospitableMe Founder Billy Kolber and lesbian couple—and world travelers—Roxanne Weijer and Maartje Hensen for this insightful and important conversation. Billy will discuss his work with brands and destinations to better connect and support diverse communities while Roxanne and Maartje will share their personal experiences traveling around the world and their recommendations for how destinations can become more inclusive.
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Group Tour Tactics for our New Reality
Date:  Tuesday, June 28
Time:  10am CST
 
Are you new to the Group tour market or just trying to figure out your next steps? Join me for this webinar where we will discuss actionable ways to face our new realities. Tour operators are desperate to have informed people on the other end of the phone. Here is your chance to be one of them! 
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Smart Events: A Way to Boost Event ROI & Attendee Experience
Date:  Thursday, June 30
Time:  11am CST
 
As in-person events make a major comeback this year, many might be tempted to return to business as usual — but this strategy risks falling behind the competition at a time when attendees are increasingly selective about the events they attend in-person. It’s time to get smart about event design, and that means embracing the advantages and efficiencies that technology offers. 
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