Below is a complete listing of partner
benefits and marketing opportunities
available for Area Marketing Partners. If
you have questions that are not answered
here, please contact Partner Development
Manager
Gina Tullos at
gtullos@springfieldmo.org.
A prompt response will follow.
Publication
and Display Advertising Opportunities
- Only
partners are allowed to advertise in CVB
publications and displays.
- Partners
that are “group-friendly” receive a
free listing in the Group Travel Guide as
space allows and at the discretion of CVB
staff.
- For
specific rates and information about all
CVB publications, Click
Here.
Web
Site Advertising Opportunities
- Partners
receive a free listing on appropriate page
of CVB Web site.
- Unlimited
free listings within on-line calendar for
special events subject to approval of CVB
staff. Events will also be considered for
inclusion in print publications as space
allows.
- Access
to special e-promotions distributed to
prospective visitors
Brochure
Distribution
The
CVB operates visitor centers at the
Springfield-Branson Regional Airport,
Battlefield Road/U.S. 65 and Jordan Valley
Park. The CVB will reserve a space for your
brochures to be prominently displayed.
Brochure inventory will also be monitored and
you will be notified when the CVB is in need
of more brochures for distribution.
Business
Referrals
Approximately
100 trained volunteers and staff receptionists
are referring thousands of visitors to partner
businesses. Partners who advertise will be
placed on a priority list for referrals.
Public
Relations Services
The
CVB public relations staff works diligently to
bring travel journalists to the Springfield
area and distribute news releases generating
positive publicity for the area. Partners are
strongly encouraged to submit information on
happenings and high-resolution photos of their
business to the PR Staff (email to Susan) for
possible distribution to and inclusion in
regional, national and international
newspapers, magazines, Web sites and
television programs.
Hotel
Overflow Program
Accommodation
partners will be placed on a priority list for
convention and sports overflow housing.
Access
to Marketing Research
Visitor
profile and conversion studies are available
for review upon request.
Issues
& Info Newsletter
Distributed
monthly to all partners via e-mail or mail.
Newsletter highlights bureau sales efforts,
upcoming events, conventions and other
industry information. New partners are also
announced each month.
MO
Division of Tourism Liaison
The
CVB can act as liaison with the Missouri
Division of Tourism for advertising and free
promotion opportunities (ie. Official Missouri
Vacation Planner, newspaper inserts, etc.)
Travel
Connections
Mixers
twice per year provide a networking
opportunity for partners. Attendees include
attractions, hotels, restaurants, shops,
chambers, CVBs and city leaders.
Salute
to Travel & Tourism Awards Banquet
This
semi-formal event provides an update on the
year’s accomplishments and an opportunity to
network with other Marketing Partners. Travel
& Tourism awards will also be presented.
