JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — With the summer travel season in full force, the Missouri Division of Tourism is stepping up its efforts to help Missouri destinations and attractions promote themselves to value-conscious travelers across the Midwest.
This week, the division issued reminders via destination marketing organizations across the state that the deadline for submitting destination and attraction listings for the 2010 Official Missouri Travel Guide via the industry portal is Monday, June 15.
Any Missouri business serving the traveling public may create a profile online at no charge by logging on to www.Industry.VisitMO.com and completing the online form. All profiles are subject to approval by the Missouri Division of Tourism before appearing in the 2010 Official Missouri Travel Guide or live on the VisitMO.com Website.
“Many travelers are looking to get better value for their vacation dollar and as a result are choosing to travel closer to home,” said R.B. “Bob” Smith, III, interim director, Missouri Division of Tourism. “To ensure that travelers are fully aware of all that Missouri has to offer, we are encouraging our industry partners to submit their listings for the Travel Guide and the VisitMO.com Website.”
Smith said that the Missouri Division of Tourism’s Website received more than a million “hits” last year and they aim at doubling the number this year, making the site a popular portal for consumers seeking information about affordable vacations in the Show-Me State.
Earlier this year, the division sponsored educational seminars for its industry partners to help destinations and attractions not only take advantage of free programs through the Division of Tourism, but also on ways to leverage social media and other technologies to reach out to prospective visitors.
For more information about tourism in Missouri or to get a copy of your free 2009 Official Missouri Vacation Planner, log on to www.VisitMO.com or call 800-519-4800.
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