CVB News

Tickets on Sale for Springfield's Toast to Tourism

Tickets are on sale for Springfield’s Toast to Tourism, a night focused on celebrating the industry that is vital to our community's economic health and vibrancy. The celebration, hosted by the

Nominate Springfield for 'Reader's Digest' Nicest Places in America!

Do you know of a local story about kindness, celebrating differences or helping othe rs? If so, submit that story to the "Reader's Digest" Nicest Places in America contest and potentially land

Missouri FBLA Seeking Volunteers, Sponsors for 2023 Conference

About 5,000 high school members of Missouri FBLA will compete April 16-18 in Springfield for a chance to represent the state at the National Leadership Conference. With competitive events ranging

Learn More about Better Business Bureau Accreditation

For more than 100-years, consumers have relied on the Better Business Bureau to find trustworthy businesses. The BBB Accreditation seal makes it easier for buyers to connect with companies that have

Event Alert: Basketball Championships!

This Event Alert is provided by the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau to encourage the community to welcome large groups to the area. We also encourage the use of special promotions, banners

Group Business is Booming in March and April!

Several groups will meet in the city this spring! Combined, they add up to more than 32,500 room nights at local hotels and attendees are expected to spend about $11 million during their stays! Click

Year-End Stats Show Local Tourism Fared Well in 2022!

For December, when compared with December 2021, hotel occupancy in Springfield was down 8.7% and average daily rate was up 2.7%, resulting in room revenue being down 2.7%. For the year, occupancy

Welcome To Our New Partners and Thanks to Our Renewing Partners!

The Convention & Visitors Bureau promotes local businesses to visitors in a variety of ways, including an area guide, website, displays at visitor information centers, etc. We welcome the following

Vote for WOW!

The nominees are in for America’s Best Aquarium by USA TODAY and Wonders of Wildlife is in the running again! Vote today and every day at wondersofwildlife.org/vote until 11 a.m. March 6. Wonders of

Hammons Field Under New Ownership Soon

The City of Springfield could become the new owners of Hammons Field if the City Council votes to approve a combination $12 million purchase agreement expected to come before them Feb. 6. The purchase