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Kansas Destination Specialist

2024 is a Kansas Destination Specialist (KDS) renewal year for all designees. Even if you received your KDS in 2023, you must complete a renewal in 2024. The good news is that renewal isn’t really difficult and you might even renew without any special effort. Renewing members must complete at least two of the following Read More…

Sunflower Snapshots

Introducing “Sunflower Snapshots” – Your Ultimate Guide to TIAK & Kansas Tourism! Are you new to the tourism industry or exploring Kansas for the first time? Our new video series, “Sunflower Snapshots,” is here to answer all your questions and help you navigate the vibrant world of Kansas tourism. Series Overview: Our 15-part video series Read More…

2024 KTC registration is open!

Get ready to celebrate the travel and tourism industry at the Kansas Tourism Conference in Olathe, October 21-23, 2024. Be a part of the Kansas tourism industry’s “don’t miss” conference of the year. Registration is now open! Enjoy inspiring speakers, valuable educational information and fun networking opportunities. Kansas has so much travel and tourism talent Read More…

Celebrating Excellence: Winners of the Travel Industry Association of Kansas 2023 Marketing Awards

In 2023, TIAK continued its tradition of recognizing outstanding marketing campaigns that have not only showcased the beauty of Kansas but also drawn visitors from far and wide. We are thrilled to present three remarkable winners of the TIAK 2023 Marketing Awards, who have demonstrated the power of storytelling, creativity, and visitor engagement in promoting Read More…

KTC Keynote Gathan Borden

2023 KTC Keynote Speakers: GATHAN D. BORDEN “Success occurs when preparation meets opportunity” is the favorite quote of our 2023 Keynote Speaker Gathan D. Borden. Mr. Borden is a 16-year veteran of the tourism industry and is currently the Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Destinations International. His responsibility is to build strategy Read More…

KTC Keynote Donnie Campbell

2023 KTC Keynote Speakers Donnie Campbell On Tuesday, October 17th the Kansas Tourism Conference (KTC) is excited to welcome speaker, Donnie Campbell! Donnie is not just an inspirational coach but also the lead character of the Emmy Award-winning show, Ted Lasso! Donnie’s valuable leadership lessons can be seen on the court but more importantly in Read More…

KTC Keynote Paul Long

2023 KTC Keynote Speakers PAUL LONG The 2023 Kansas Tourism Conference is excited to announce a keynote speaker to help fulfill company culture through employee engagement! A new concept of “FUNDAMISM” helps leaders learn, transform, and maximize fulfillment, change, and manifest all that is GOOD for their teams! By bringing FUN to fundamism, Paul Long Read More…

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