Kansas Tourism Hits the Road with New Mobile Visitors Center
At the Kansas State Fair today, Kansas Tourism unveiled its newest tool for inspiringvisitation to the state – the Kansas Tourism Mobile Visitors Center (MVC). This eye-catching van,wrapped in a stunning Kansas sunset design, will travel to large attendance events both in and outsideof Kansas, providing information about the Sunflower State and encouraging people to […]
Kansas Tourism Media & PR October Newsletter
Kansas Road Trip Vibes When we host FAM Trips we hear a lot about how Kansas is a road-trip style state. That is why we focus on one of the six travel regions and immerse our self in the region focusing on their history, culture, food, and attractions. For 2022 the FAM’s we hosted were […]
Kansas Tourism Media & PR March Newsletter
2022 Kansas Media Event We are excited to announce the return of the Kansas Media Event. Be on the lookout at the beginning of April for a newsletter containing all the deets and how to register for the event. I can share a little teaser about the location, the 34th President of the United States […]
Kansas Tourism Media & PR February Newsletter
“In the State Where Star-Gazing Is Found To Be Best” Just few weeks ago we celebrated Kansas’ 161st birthday and launched our new campaign video. To celebrate Kansas’ groundbreaking entry into the Union, we chose to feature groundbreaking Kansans. While Tourism’s job is to promote the places and attractions that are unique to Kansas, it is the […]
Kansas Tourism Media & PR December Newsletter
That’s A Wrap As another year comes to a close, I like to sit back (preferably, with a drink in hand) and reflect on what I have learned and the most impactful moments over the last 360-ish days. My key takeaway as a PR professional in a 2-year pandemic is travelers have opened their eyes […]
Kansas Tourism Media & PR November Newsletter
Keep Those Boots Laced Temperatures may have cooled off, but that doesn’t stop us from exploring our beloved Kansas. Don’t put those hiking boots away yet, or, ever! Kansas offers up great hikes all year long. With treacherous climbs or breathtaking views, we have over 3,000 miles of public trails for all types of hikes […]
Kansas Tourism Media & PR October Newsletter
Autumn Leaves & Pumpkins Please Oh my gourd, how is it already October?!? All the fall happenings are, well, happening here in Kansas. Our agritourism businesses are bustling with fall festivals, pumpkin patches, and some of the best fall-inspired treats around. Here at Kansas Tourism, we are serving up spooky road trips ideas, featuring the […]
Svensk Hyllningsfest
LINDSBORG, KS – Occurring in October of odd numbered years, the residents of Lindsborg, Little Sweden U.S.A., host a community-wide festival and don traditional Swedish folk costumes to celebrate the Swedish pioneers who settled the Smoky Valley in 1868 – 1869. The festival features art and crafts, special foods, ethnic music, and other special entertainment […]
Kansas Tourism Media & PR September Newsletter
M.T. Liggett Art Environment Grand Opening The new M.T. Liggett Art Environment is celebrating with a grand opening on October 2nd, 2021. The property in Mullinville, KS was home to M.T. Liggett and his original shop. The property is lined with his signature metal whirligig sculptures that have prompted chuckles, controversy and a lot of […]
Sweet Summer Send Off
Summer may be coming to an end, but there are still plenty of places to see and things to do in Kansas this fall. This month we are featuring sunflower fields, state fair and scenic drives. As life tends to pick up pace in August, we are promoting a slower type of travel. Stand in […]