Welcome These Groups to the City
Although most group business booked by the Convention & Visitors Bureau has canceled since the pandemic began in the spring, a few remain on the calendar. Please keep in mind these groups could…
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Category: Conventions
CVB Continues Promoting City for Conventions
The Convention & Visitors Bureau is continuing to reach out to meeting and event planners to book group business in Springfield. Members of the group sales department will virtually attend two…
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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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Until We Meet Again...
When stay-at-home orders became necessary due to the pandemic, one of Springfield’s economic drivers took a tumble. In a span of days, dozens of conventions, amateur sports events and other group…
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FBLA-PBL Leadership Conference Goes Virtual, Judges Needed
In light of the current health issues and concerns resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education, in conjunction with conference partners in…
Read MoreMSHSAA Cancels Speech, Debate and Theatre Events in Springfield, Spring Sports Still Planned
The Missouri State High School Activities Association announced today it is canceling a number of events, including events that were scheduled to take place in Springfield. The cancelations are due to…
Read MoreBig Groups Coming to Springfield this Spring
Several groups will have events in Springfield in the coming weeks, including conventions, conferences and sports. Some of those events are BIG! The largest – those generating 1,000 room nights or…
Read MoreWelcome These Groups to Springfield in November and December
Several groups will have events in Springfield in the coming weeks, including conventions, conferences and sports. Some of those events are BIG! The largest – those generating 1,000 room nights or…
Read MoreGold Wing 42 Coming to Springfield in 2020
The Convention & Visitors Bureau announced today that Wing Ding 42, the Gold Wing Road Riders Association's 42nd annual motorcycle rally, will be in Springfield June 30-July 4, 2020. The event is…
Read MoreLet’s Go to the Circus and Circus and Circus and...
Shoppers at Battlefield Mall will have a chance to see 25 circuses at the same time Aug. 15-18. That’s because miniature circus exhibits will be on display at the mall while the Circus Model Builders…
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