News Release: Springfield Scores 2024 Missouri Sports Travel Exchange
The Missouri Travel Alliance has selected Springfield to host the 2024 Missouri Sports Travel Exchange. The two-day reverse trade show and marketplace set for March 4-6 at University Plaza Hotel &
News Release: Springfield to Host Missouri Esports Federation Fall Brawl Championship
The Springfield Sports Commission and Springfield Esports Coalition announced a successful bid to host the Missouri Esports Federation Fall Brawl Championship. The event takes place Dec. 1-2 at The
News Release: Springfield Welcomes USA Pickleball Officials This Weekend
Springfield is becoming the epicenter of pickleball with 50 top officials in the city this weekend for a dynamic retreat. Representatives from the North Sector region of USA Pickleball will be here
SPRINGFIELD HOTELS REPORTING INCREASES IN AVERAGE DAILY RATE
For the first six months of 2023, Springfield hotels reported an increase of 4.7 percent in the average rate charged for renting rooms. The rate was $102.25 for January through June, compared to
Visitor Center Stats
The CVB’s visitor information centers have been hopping this year! From January through June, the Route 66 Springfield Information Center downtown served 3,589 people and the center at the airport
CVB STAFFER PRESENTED WITH PRESTIGIOUS AWARD
Congratulations to Madison Yohn on receiving a 30 Under 30 Award during the Destinations International Annual Convention that took place July 18-20 in Dallas, Texas! The award recognizes upcoming
CHEERS TO A HEARTY BEGINNING FOR THE NEW CRAFT BEVERAGE TOUR
The new season of the Ozarks Craft Beverage Tour launched June 1, and nearly 1,200 people checked in at local breweries, distilleries, and wineries in the first month. That’s an increase of nearly 80
SPORTS COMMISSION PRESENTS AWARDS, CREATES EVENTS, AND MORE
The Springfield Sports Commission is increasing awareness of amateur sports through awards, events, and more. Amateur sports are a significant part of the local tourism industry, which has an economic
LOCAL TOURISM INDUSTRY MAKES 4-YEAR-OLD BOY’S WISH COME TRUE
When a 4-year-old in Minnesota wished for unique experiences with animals and aquariums, the staff at the Make-A-Wish Foundation immediately thought of Springfield because the city had everything he
Convention and Sports Season Underway in Springfield
The convention and amateur sports season is in full swing, with nearly 40 group events scheduled for May-July in Springfield. About 48,000 people are expected to attend the events that will generate
