• New Story Series Episode! We launched the latest episode in our ‘To the Stories’ series this morning! This episode focuses on Gordon Parks, a Ft. Scott native who became an influential Black filmmaker, photographer, writer, and artist. Explore Parks’ legacy with Academy-award winning filmmaker Kevin Willmott, a Junction City native and current University of Kansas professor.
• Now Open! Applications for the SPRINT and Attraction Development Grants are being accepted now. Click on the links for each grant for more information. 
• Come work for Kansas Tourism! We are recruiting for a Research & Contract Manager as well as a Fiscal & Grant Manager. If you know of someone please have them apply before Bridgette goes crazy!
• Early Bird Gets The Worm! Early bird listing discounts will be ending soon for the 2024 Official Kansas Travel Guide. Check out the toolkit for more detailed information and how to submit. Let Andrea know if you have questions.

• Mark your calendars now for the next Kansas Tourism Industry Huddle - Wednesday, March 8 at 1PM.
• Did you miss a previous Travel Talk?  No worries....click here. 
• For more resources check out our Industry page. 

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