WOW Earns AZA Accreditation
Following a rigorous application and review process, Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium earned accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Commission…
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MSU Hospitality Leadership Career Fair Set for Oct. 18
Hospitality industry recruiters should plan to attend the Missouri State University Department of Hospitality Leadership fall Hospitality Leadership Career Fair Oct. 18! Multiple options to attend are…
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Missouri Travel Alliance Seeks Auction Donations
The Missouri Travel Alliance is accepting donations for its annual online auction set for Oct. 4-14, 2022. The auction is an opportunity to promote businesses around our beautiful state and offer…
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MDT Accepting Juneteenth Grant Applications
Missouri Division of Tourism’s 2023 Juneteenth Grant information and applications are now available. Nonprofit and civic organizations across Missouri are encouraged to visit the website to learn more…
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US Travel Assoc. Issues Travel Forecast
The U.S. Travel Assoc. recently released its full semi-annual forecast for travel through 2026—including travel spending and volume. The forecast projects all segments of travel, in spite of rising…
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Tourism Loses a Colleague and Friend
Missouri's tourism family is coping with the passing of a leader and friend, Dan Lennon, who passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022. Dan's mark was left on everyone he met, but especially those that…
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Springfield Chamber Creates Toolkit for Keeping Businesses Safe
The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce has gathered a number of resources to create the "Let's Keep Springfield Safe Business Toolkit." The toolkit contains information about where to install…
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New National Strategy to Reenergize U.S. Travel and Tourism Announced
Commerce Secretary Gina M. Raimondo announced this week a new National Travel and Tourism Strategy that focuses federal government efforts to support the U.S. travel and tourism industry and sets an…
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The Garrison Opens July 1 at Finley Farms
The Garrison, a fine dining social affair tucked away beneath The Ozark Mill, will open to the public Friday, July 1 at Finley Farms in Ozark. Patrons can indulge in high-brow cocktails and upscale…
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Wonders of Wildlife VOTED “AMERICA’S BEST AQUARIUM” FOR A RECORD-BREAKING FOURTH TIME
For the fourth time since opening in 2017, Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium has been voted “America’s Best Aquarium” through a national public poll conducted by USA TODAY…
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