• Have a great idea to utilize our Tourism Marketing Grant? The application deadline for this round is September 1st, with awardees announced in October.  For questions contact Taylor. 
  • Looking for more grant opportunities? Humanities Kansas has two new initiatives you should check out - Sunflower 70s & Spark! Short Films to Spark Conversations. For more information about these grants contact Leslie VonHolten at LVH@humanitieskansas.org or (785) 357-0359
  • To The Stars! Kansas Department of Commerce will be recognizing businesses and people across the state for the valuable contributions they make to the Kansas economy and to the well-being of their communities. Click here to see all the categories (check out the new ones!), view past winners and to nominate a business or businessperson thru August 5th.
  • Registration is now open! Register and book your hotel room for the 2022 Kansas Tourism Conference in Wichita here.
  • Did you miss a previous Travel Talk?  No worries....click here. 
  • For more resources check out our Industry page. 
Upcoming Webinars
Telling Your Destination's Story Through TikTok & Reels
Date:  Tuesday, July 26
Time:  12pm CST

Tune in to this panel discussion as three unique destinations take you through the journey of joining TikTok (or not) and making the most out of video reels. Learn insider tips on how to start small and think big. Get ready to follow along with Katie Thompson from Visit Dublin Ohio, Drew Brown from Visit Buffalo Niagara and Natasha Carter from Destination Augusta.

Register Here
 
Christmas in July: Bandwango's Holiday Inspiration Webinar
Date:  Tuesday, July 26
Time:  12pm CST

Join us for a bite size webinar! It may be summer right now, but the time to plan your holiday activations with Bandwango is nearing. If you need some inspiration for what seasonally inspired passes will drive success in your community, tune in to hear about Frankenmuth Chamber & CVB's Stop & Snap campaign from 2021. This campaign focused on a Bandwango passport and drove locals and visitors to seasonal stops in the area.

Register Here
 
Group Sales Tactics for our New Reality
Date:  Tuesday, July 26
Time:  1pm CST

Are you new to the Group tour market or just trying to figure out your next steps? Join this webinar to hear 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!

Register Here
 
It’s the Economy, Stupid: Travel and Expense at a Critical Inflection Point
Date:  Wednesday, July 27
Time:  11am CST

TripActions, ClimateAi, and Skift will discuss the state of business travel and how changes to work culture make it even more critical to driving corporate growth. Learn how travel, card, and expense solutions enable flexible and adaptable travel policies that control program costs and empower employees to spend responsibly.

Register Here