• Deadline is Monday! Applications for Attraction Development Grants are due Monday, October 2nd. We are looking forward to your submissions!
  • Congrats! Gloria Moore has retired from the Washington County Tourism/Economic Development office.  We appreciate the 20 years she has dedicated to the industry!
Gloria Moore
  • That's A Wrap! Colby has finished up her Media Familiarization (FAM) Tours for this calendar year. Thank you to all the communities and contacts across the state who helped make these a success. Below are a few shots from her trip recent FAM to Northeast Kansas! Next year she will be visiting the Northwest, North Central and Southeast regions.
  • Breakout Spotlight - Colby Sharples-Terry will be presenting a Media & Hosting 101 session during the Kansas Tourism Conference.  She will cover where to find media, how to pitch stories, the power of press releases and newsletters, the vetting process, importance of contracts, hosting costs, and how to make the most of your investment.  Don't miss this session and register for the upcoming conference in Dodge City here. 
  • Did you miss a previous Travel Talk? No worries....click here. 
  • For more resources check out our Industry page. 
Upcoming Webinars
Top Ways DMOs Can Help Visitors Navigate a Destination’s Digital Landscape
Date:  Tuesday, October 3
Time:  12pm CST
 
In this ever-changing world, it can be challenging for local businesses to maintain an online presence that puts their best foot forward to visitors. We created the Digital Influence Report (DIR) to help your DMO present local partners in the best possible light. Come see the common struggles we have identified and learn the key best practices we’ve uncovered in the process.
 
How Can Business Owners Help Create Trail Towns?
Date:  Friday, October 6
Time:  9:30am CST 
 
Jeff Caroll, Owner of Ottawa Bike and Trail, will tell what he has learned about what bikers need in order to come to your trail.