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Welcome to the officially re-named weekly newsletter - TravelTalk Lite!

  • We have officially kicked off the To the Stars campaign!  This past week a press release and Op-Ed was sent out to newspapers across Kansas.  Hopefully you will see this pop up in your local papers. 
  • We are wrapping up the 2021 Travel Guide listings.  You should be receiving your invoices from Andrea Etzel, which need to be paid by July 1st unless you contacted her to delay payment to December.
  • U.S. Travel released the #Travel Confidently, a shared responsibility toolkit this week.  We encourage you to incorporate these resources in your own communications and share with your partners.
  • The new Kansas Gear Store is live at TravelKS.com. You can find it in our website header slider, by looking under the "Travel Tools" tab, or click over directly at this link
  • Due to construction, brochure delivery to the Belle Plaine TIC MUST be made through UPS or FEDEX only Monday – Friday deliveries.  If you must use USPS, contact Christy Scott directly for details. The construction is scheduled from March 16 - Approximately November 1, 2020.

Sponsored by Kansas Tourism Division and TIAK

Date: Wednesday, July 1, 1-2 p.m.

Topic: Working with Travel Bloggers and Tourism Region Highlights.  If you are interested in sharing your ideas on the 3 For 3 segment on future calls please contact Bridgette Jobe.

Join Zoom Meeting:  https://zoom.us/s/99845293224

Meeting ID: 998 4529 3224

Phone one-tap:  US +12532158782,,99845293224# or +13462487799,,99845293224#

We're highlighting good news and great ideas from around Kansas. If you see something that impresses you, send it to Kelli.Hilliard@ks.gov.

  • Pleasanton will be hosting a Veteran's Only Retreat at West Lake July 24th-July 26th.  This will be the first time it's held in Kansas.  
  • McPherson has had great success with their Movies in the Park.  Guests must sit in the 8 foot circles that are marked to social distance!
  • WaKeeney is preparing for upcoming holiday events and giving an updated look to their decorations!

Take advantage of  our free marketing webinars! There's over 350 hours of educational content waiting for you. To sign up and get your own unique username and password to access the recorded programs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, click here. To then log in to view the recorded webinars click here.
 
These are FREE for Kansas Travel when you use Coupon code TravelKS

Next Webinar: DIY Video for Travel and Tourism: How To Create Engaging Videos in 2020

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Date: Thursday, July 2
Time: 1PM Central

Video is the fastest growing sector on the internet. Google, Facebook, and Instagram give priority to video. With 76% of marketers reporting that video has helped increase their sales, its impact can’t be ignored. Video holds a ton of potential for interaction, engagement, and shares.

Webinar attendees will come away with a clear plan and actionable steps to develop video content.

Topics Include:
- What is your online video strategy?
- Content: What kinds of videos can you be making?
- Basic equipment needs
- Basic shooting tips: interviews, on-camera tips, lighting, sound
- Shooting B-roll
- Organizing your story – order, how to begin, how to end, how to hold your viewer’s attention, adding impact, emotion
- Editing - software recommendations, music, stock footage
- Marketing your video!

Upcoming Webinar: How To Be Helpful In The New Need State Of Your Community

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Date: Thursday, July 9
Time: 1PM Central

In these unprecedented circumstances, destination marketing organizations stand as the brand of the city they serve. and the vitality of the city will depend on the actions they take in the weeks and months to follow.

- How can you become available to the communities you live in/work in/do business in? 

- How does your brand, your business and your community overlap What action can you take to help?

By proactively practicing outreach to the tourism and business community, DMO's and travel brands can build goodwill and affinity during these challenging times. The result is a reinforced sense that your organization adds significant value to the business community and public at large. These efforts will help position your organization as an important asset to the community. It is also likely to establish a renewed connection with business leaders that will advocate for your organization in the future. 

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