Michele Skalicky talks with Mark Hecquet, president of Visit Springfield, about what the 3% hotel/motel license tax that will be on the ballot in Springfield on April 7 will be used for if it passes.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) has rebranded itself as Visit Springfield. The CVB has been ...

Visit Springfield is currently accepting applications for 2026 Local Tourism Grants.  Grants will be accepted until 3pm on April 13, 2026. A total of $35,000 has been allotted.  Grant funds will be ...

After investing in seven projects to enhance Missouri's semiconductor industry, the Roy Blunt Jordan Valley Innovation Center (JVIC) at Missouri State University has opened a second Call for Projects ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau has a new name. CVB, a marketing organization for Greene, Christian, and Polk counties, will now go by Visit Springfield, Missouri ...

Springfield's tourism industry is growing, with hotel room sales up nearly 9,000 nights compared to last year, according to a community announcement. From January to September 2025, 597,159 hotel room ...

Tourism continues to be a vital driver for the Western Massachusetts economy. We at Explore Western Mass (a.k.a. the Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau) will be laser-focused on ...