Category: Industry News

U.S. 65 Construction Begins in July

By Susan Wade, Public Relations Manager on Apr. 12, 2017

The Missouri Department of Transportation announced a construction project that will close portions of U.S. 65 for most of the summer begins the week of July 10. Route 65: The Rebuild includes…

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You Can Get There From Here

By Tracy Kimberlin, President/CEO on Apr. 03, 2017

Springfield-Branson National Airport soon will have two more nonstop destinations available for travelers. Allegiant begins service between Springfield (SGF) and Destin-Fort Walton Beach airport (VPS)…

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SGF Reports Another Record-Breaking Year

By Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau on Jan. 24, 2017

A record number of passengers - more than 950,000 - flew in and out of the city using Springfield-Branson National Airport in 2016. That’s up 4.3% from 2015, the previous record year. The airport saw…

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Allegiant Announces New Nonstop Destination from Springfield

By Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau on Jan. 11, 2017

Allegiant announced new nonstop service to Destin/Fort Walton Beach, Florida, from Springfield. To celebrate, the company is offering one-way fares on the new routes for as low as $59.* The new…

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Travel Council Offers Five Packages in Second Chance Auction

By Laura Whisler on Dec. 02, 2016

The Missouri Travel Council Second Chance Auction will take place from 8 a.m. Dec. 5 through 5 p.m. Dec. 9, and some fantastic deals are offered. To bid, simply indicate the item you are bidding on…

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National Plan for Vacation Day set for Jan. 31

By Laura Whisler on Dec. 02, 2016

Mark your calendar for National Plan for Vacation Day on Jan. 31 when Americans are encouraged to plan vacation days for the rest of the year. According to Project: Time Off, the promoter of National…

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Park Board Earns Accreditation

By Lance Kettering, Executive Director, Springfield Sports Commission on Oct. 14, 2016

Congratulations to The Springfield-Greene County Park Board on receiving full accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies during the National Recreation and…

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Tourism Fundraiser Underway

By Tracy Kimberlin, President/CEO on Oct. 14, 2016

The 2016 Missouri Travel Council Online Tourism Auction is underway and is your opportunity to bid for great prizes and help raise money for the council. Whether shopping for yourself or someone else…

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Don’t Miss the Deadline this Friday for the State Travel Guide!

By Susan Wade, Public Relations Manager on Jun. 08, 2016

Friday, June 10, is the deadline to update information that could be included in the 2017 Official Missouri Travel Guide produced by the Missouri Division of Tourism. If you have not updated your…

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Tax Reallocation Committee Schedules Meetings for Organizations Interested in Applying for Grants

By Tracy Kimberlin, President/CEO on May. 05, 2016

The Hotel/Motel Tax Reallocation Committee, a committee appointed by City Council to manage the grant award process for the returned tax proceeds from Wonders of Wildlife, will host a mandatory…

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