Destination Statehouse is TIAK’s premier advocacy event, uniting tourism professionals to educate lawmakers on travel’s economic and cultural value. Held March 6, 2025, in Topeka, this event offers legislative briefings, direct engagement with elected officials, and networking, culminating in a Legislative Reception to celebrate Kansas tourism’s impact.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 1:00 PM |
In-Person Tourism Huddle KANSAS! Magazine exhibit Kansas History Museum, 6425 SW 6th Ave |
| 3:00 PM |
Destination Statehouse Registration Kansas Children’s Discovery Center 4400 SW 10th Ave |
| 3:30 PM |
Legislative Update Natalie Bright and Marlee Carpenter, TIAK Kansas Children’s Discovery Center |
| 4:15 PM |
Set up begins for Legislative Reception Kansas Children’s Discovery Center |
| 5:00 PM |
TIAK Legislative Reception Kansas Children’s Discovery Center |
| **Please schedule meetings with your Legislative Delegation before 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11th, before 10:00 a.m. or after 1:00 p.m. on February 12th. | |
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:30 - 9:30 AM |
Tour of New Kansas Tourism Offices Docking State Office Building 915 SW Harrison |
| 9:00 AM |
TIAK Board Meeting Docking State Office Building Room 350 |
| 10:00 AM |
Legislator and Legislative Staff Update Docking State Office Building Room 350 |
| 11:30 AM |
Lunch with Legislators Kansas Statehouse, 2nd Floor (Tunnel Connecting Docking and Statehouse) |
| **Please schedule meetings with your Legislative Delegation before 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11th, before 10:00 a.m. or after 1:00 p.m. on February 12th. | |