Final Notice!
If you want your business included in the 2021 Official Missouri Travel Guide, now is the time to update your VisitMO.com listing. The deadline is THIS FRIDAY – June 26. Please access (or create)…
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Wonders of Wildlife in the Running for 10Best Again!
Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium in is in the running for the title of “America’s Best Aquarium” as part of a national poll conducted by USA TODAY. Fans of the…
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Industry Update June 19
The city has entered phase 3 of the Road to Recovery Plan and hotel statistics continue trending upward so, unless something changes, we won’t be sending out an industry update every week. We will…
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Tourism Industry Update for June 10
I never thought I would celebrate hotel occupancy rates reaching 50 percent but that’s what I’m doing today after receiving the Smith Travel Research Report on hotel statistics. On June 5 and 6…
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News You Can Use
Here's information you can use as you plan events - either in person or virtually - and for motivating your staff. Tips for In-Person Events Safe Travel Protocols with Guidance for Restarting…
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Deadline Nears to Submit Free Listings for Missouri Travel Guide
Pre-production is well underway for the 2021 Official Missouri Travel Guide published annually by the Missouri Division of Tourism. The deadline for updating or adding free listings is June 26 and…
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Industry Update for June 3
With the events happening around the country in recent days, it’s difficult to be upbeat about travel and tourism, even though we are seeing continued increases in hotel occupancy and revenue in…
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2020 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival Canceled Due to Pandemic
The steering committee for the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival has unanimously decided to cancel the 2020 festival due to COVID-19 concerns. The festival was planned for Aug. 14-15. “Last year’s…
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Art Museum Reopens June 9
Since the end of stay-at-home orders issued by the state of Missouri and the City of Springfield and Greene County, the Springfield Art Museum has developed rigorous reentry protocols that include…
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Chamber Offers Virtual Programs, Including Mayor's State of the City Update
The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce will present its monthly Good Morning, Springfield! program virtually this month and has a program available via conference call for employers to learn…
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