Noon, February 19

You’re invited to join the staff of the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau and special guests at noon Feb. 19 for a free virtual presentation of the annual Salute to Travel & Tourism for an update on the local tourism industry and marketing plans for 2021. A special presentation of the Pinnacle Award is also planned.

The recorded program will be presented here. If you can't view it at noon, don't worry. It will remain on the site.

2021 Salute to Travel & Tourism

CVB Presenters

Amy Austin, Board Chair

Tracy Kimberlin, President/CEO

Megan Buchbinder, Marketing Director

Special Guests

Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops

Tim O’Reilly, O’Reilly Hospitality Management

Jeff Houghton, The Mystery Hour

Dan Reiter, Springfield Cardinals

Lyle Foster, Big Momma’s Coffee & Espresso Bar

Leslie Forrester, Springfield Regional Arts Council

with a special keynote address from Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe

Thank You to Our Event Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Bass Pro Shops Logo

Madden Media Logo

University Plaza Hotel Logo

Commerce Bank Logo

Springfield-Branson National Airport Logo

37 North Expeditions Logo

Silver Sponsors

DoubleTree by Hilton Springfield Logo

AAA Travel Logo

Bronze Sponsors

Oasis Hotel and Convention Center Logo

Holiday Inn Express and Suites North Logo

Fairfield by Marriott Logo

Elliott Lodging Logo

Missouri Meetings & Events Logo