• Did You Know? DMOs get a FREE visitor resource listing in the Official Kansas Travel Guide each year. To receive your free listing you will need to enter it thru the Extranet like other paid listings.  Be sure to use this resource if you need a refresher.
  • Are You Connected? The Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (KCAIC) is dedicated to to promoting, supporting and expanding Kansas’ creative industries and enriching communities through arts and culture. Check out all the opportunities they provide here and be sure to sign up for their newsletter.
  • Deadline is Nearing! Applications for Attraction Development Grants are being accepted until March 31st. Click on the link for more information. 
  • Did You Miss It? If you missed the March Virtual Huddle you can watch it here.
  • We are Hiring! We are recruiting for a Research & Contract Manager.  If you know of someone who would be perfect for this job please have them apply.
  • Mark Your Calendar - On March 30th, the industry will come together to celebrate Global Meetings Industry Day - an international day of advocacy showcasing the undeniable value that business meetings, trade shows, incentive travel, exhibitions, conferences and conventions bring to people, businesses and communities. Find out how you can participate here.
  • Did you miss a previous Travel Talk?  No worries....click here. 
  • For more resources check out our Industry page. 
Global Meetings Industry Day: Meetings Matter, Your Engagement Matters
Date: Tuesday, March 14
Time: 12pm CST
 
U.S. Travel will present a special look into the importance, history and benefits of Global Meetings Industry Day—the industry wide activation that seeks to underscore the importance of meetings, events and business travel to the nation’s overall economic health.
 
Group Tour Tactics for Our New Reality
Date: Tuesday, March 14
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
 
Sustainable Tourism on a Changing Planet
Date:  Tuesday, March 14
Time:  12pm CST

Tourism has grown dramatically over the last 20 years, driving economic growth in many locations worldwide. Yet local businesses and communities are often left out, with little connection to the tourism economy. Can destinations and conservation areas provide tangible benefits to their communities and support the development of sustainable business? We’ll explore how sustainable tourism can reach communities, why land equity is essential to this process, and how social enterprises can link together to create inclusive global supply chains.

Register Here