Kansas Destination Specialist

To obtain your KDS:

The cutoff to submit points/forms for 2011 is September 28, 2012.

Earn 25 points at pre-approved conferences, seminars, webinars, trainings, etc. – the annual tourism conference counts towards three points and TIAK webinars are worth 1/2 point each. You do not need submit a form of attending TIAK or Kansas Tourism sponsored events as we can obtain the list from these offices.

Point accumulation:
Webinars = ½ point
Half –day = 1 point
Full-day = 2 points
2+ days = 3 points

List of pre-approved conferences

Read and complete three book reports (one from each category ) Categories include:  Kansas, Marketing and Leadership.

Approved Reading List
Book Report Form (Word Doc), Book Report Form (PDF)

To renew your KDS:

Renewal for KDS recipients takes place every even numbered year after initial designation.  To maintain your KDS, you must complete two of the three requirements listed below. The next renewal period ends in September 28, 2012.

Attend the annual tourism conference held each year in October (worth 3 points).

You will not need to turn in a form for the tourism conference as it is pre-approved and the KDS committee will obtain the attendee list from TIAK offices.

Read and complete one book report from the category of your choice. Categories include:  Kansas, Marketing and Leadership.

Approved Reading List
Book Report Form (Word Doc), Book Report Form (PDF)

Visit a Kansas attraction located 50+ miles away from your home and complete the required form.

Visiting Attraction Form (Word Doc), Visiting Attraction Form (PDF)