Group Business Continues in Springfield
A number of groups will meet in Springfield this fall, including conventions, sporting events, reunions and others. Among those expected to generate at least 1,000 room nights for area hotels are:…
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Category: Conventions
Help Welcome the Gold Wing Road Riders Association with this Flyer!
The CVB is encouraging local businesses to welcome the Gold Wing Road Riders Association Wing Ding 42 that will be in Springfield June 29-July 3. More than 5,000 people are expected to attend the…
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Thousands of Gold Wing Motorcyclists in Springfield Next Week
More than 5,000 motorcyclists from all over the country are expected in Springfield June 29-July 3 for Wing Ding 42, the Gold Wing Road Riders Association's annual motorcycle rally. That means a big…
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Group Business Making a Comeback After Pandemic
More than 100 group events booked by the Convention & Visitors Bureau canceled in 2020 because of the pandemic, a loss of at least $44 million to the city's economy, a staggering number that doesn't…
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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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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…
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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…
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