Category: National Travel and Tourism Week

CVB Launches Education Program for Frontline Employees

By Dana Maugans, Sales Director on May. 07, 2014

Springfield soon will have an army of ambassadors who can politely tell visitors about what there is to see and do in the city, or at least they’ll know where to look it up. The Convention & Visitors…

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May 2014 Issues & Info

By Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau on May. 06, 2014

It’s National Travel & Tourism Week! From May 3-11, destinations around the country will celebrate and educate about the value of travel and tourism to the economy. Each day this week, we’ll share…

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Springfield Gearing Up for 2014 Tourism Season

By Laura Whisler on May. 06, 2014

If you think you’re noticing more out-of-town license plates in parking lots around the city, it’s not your imagination. May 3-11 is, after all, National Travel & Tourism Week, and visitors start…

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First Quarter Lodging Statistics Indicate Good Year Ahead for Springfield’s Hospitality Industry

By Tracy Kimberlin, President/CEO on May. 05, 2014

If lodging statistics gathered the past few months are an indicator, 2014 is going to be a good year for Springfield’s hospitality industry. (See charts below.) The Springfield Convention & Visitors…

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Mixer Planned for U.S. Travel Rally Day

By Tracy Kimberlin, President/CEO on May. 02, 2014

The Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau is joining destinations throughout the nation for U.S. Travel Rally Day on May 6 with a reception for people interested in the local tourism industry. The…

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