• Are you stocked and ready for travelers? You can order the new 2025-2026 Kansas state maps plus the Official Kansas Travel Guide through the Extranet. We will even ship these to you for FREE! For instructions on how to place your order, download the tutorial here.

• Last Chance! Listings for the 2026 Official Kansas Travel Guide are due Monday, March 31st.  Be sure your community or business is not left out! Check out the toolkit for more detailed information and how to submit. Let Jordan know if you have questions. 
• Deadline is Next Week - Applications for the Attraction Development Grant are being accepted thru April 1st. You can view the guidelines and information here.
• Submit Your Events! Plans are being made for tours and other events for Content Creators and Media (such as TBEX Summit this October). These plans are made months in advance so if your event listings are not updated and current, you could be missing out on a great opportunity. Click here to find out how or contact Hunter.
• Did you miss a previous Travel Talk? No worries....click here. 
• For more resources check out our Industry page. 

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