• Deadline is Today! 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.
  • Are you a Rural Champion? The Office of Rural Prosperity (ORP) is in the process of creating a network of grassroots individuals who will tackle critical community projects and identified needs integral for rural prosperity. Click here to learn more about the project and to join the upcoming webinar on August 18th at 10am.  Applications are due September 16th.
  • 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. 
  • On the Road Again! Colby has been busy planning and hosting the 2022 Media Familiarization Tours (FAMs) across the state. Her first FAM was held in the North Central region last week. Northwest and Southeast region FAMs will be held in September.    
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  • Kansas in the House! Kansas was well represented at the 2022 ESTO Conference in Grand Rapids, MI.  Fourteen people from the Kansas tourism industry attended to learn more about industry trends and tactics.    
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  • Registration is now open! Register and book your hotel room for the 2022 Kansas Tourism Conference in Wichita here. Also don't forget to register for the pre-conference workshop held by the Office of Rural Prosperity as well.
  • Did you miss a previous Travel Talk?  No worries....click here. 
  • For more resources check out our Industry page. 
Upcoming Webinars
Bye-Bye Bounce Rate: Preparing for Google Anayltics 4
Date:  Wednesday, August 16
Time:  12pm CST

With the current version of Google Analytics sunsetting in mid-2023 (and metrics like bounce rate along with it), it's time to ensure you're ready for the transition to Google Analytics 4 (GA4). Hosted by Paul McLeod, Simpleview’s director of analytics, this webinar will share what's new, what's the same, and what steps you need to take in our examination of the metrics, breakdowns, and DMO industry performance trends in both Universal Analytics and GA4.

Register Here
 
Rural Champions Informational Meeting
Date:  Thursday, August 18
Time:  10am CST

The Rural Champions program removes the funding gap for those passionate rural dwellers by pairing them with a resource team that will help them accomplish the critical community project. Learn more about the program and get your questions answered during this webinar. 

Register Here
 
Group Tour Tactics for Our New Reality
Date:  Thursday, August 18
Time:  12pm 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!

Register Here