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Kansas Tourism Announces Marketing Grant Awardees

Monday, September 23

By the Kansas Department of Commerce/Kansas Tourism Kansas Tourism today announced $102,500 has been awarded for 16 tourism-related marketing projects to enhance and expand the advertising and attraction efforts of Kansas communities. Each project is designed to attract new visitors to Kansas through innovative campaigns.“Investing... Read More.

Larned City Council Approves Appointments of Eight Members to City Tourism Committee

Tuesday, August 6

Larned City Council Meeting 8/5/24 Highlights By Lucky Kidd LARNED, Kan. — The Larned City Council Monday approved appointment of eight members to the city's Tourism Committee as recommended by Mayor William Nusser. Vicki Gillett, the current Committee chair, was appointed to a one-year term, with... Read More.

Iola Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Executive Director to Retire, Effective Aug. 21, 2024

Wednesday, July 24

By Brenna Eller IOLA, Kan. — Iola Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Executive Director Robin Schallie announced today that she will be retiring from her position effective Aug. 21, 2024. Taking over as Executive Director will be Kelly Sigg.In a letter addressed to Chamber... Read More.

Kansas Tourism Announces Attraction Development Grants Spring Applications Open

Friday, February 9

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Tourism has announced the spring round of applications are open for the Tourism Attraction Development Grant Program. Attraction Development Grants are designed to assist in the development of sustainable travel experiences by developing new tourism... Read More.

Kansas Tourism Celebrates Kansas Day by Launching 2024 Marketing Campaign

Monday, January 29

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — To commemorate Kansas Day, Kansas Tourism has released a new video inviting audiences to reclaim their vacation in Kansas. The video kicks off Kansas Tourism’s 2024 marketing campaign that focuses on the true meaning of a... Read More.

McPherson Museum & Arts Foundation Awarded $50K Grant for Native American Exhibit

Tuesday, November 14

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Museum & Arts Foundation received a $50,000 check from Kansas Tourism of the Kansas Department of Commerce today.The museum was one of 14 recipients of the 2023 Attraction Development Grant. The grant will fund a Native... Read More.