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…
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Save the Date
Destination Statehouse’s 2024 celebration will be here before you know it. Plan to join us on February 7, 2024 in Topeka to educate our lawmakers on why travel matters in Kansas. Click here to learn more.
Kansas Tourism Photos
Enjoy the photos taken from the 2023 Kansas Tourism Conference in October. View the photos
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…
2023 KTC registration is open!
Get ready to celebrate the travel and tourism industry at the Kansas Tourism Conference in Dodge City, October 16-18, 2023. 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 Read More…
A Look at Lindsborg
TIAK members will soon be heading to Lindsborg on June 15 for an education session featuring award-winning photographer Jim Richardson! This afternoon session will teach you how to use your iPhone to create a visual story. Explore the tools and learn the skills that will make you an iPhone believer. Registration is now open – Read More…
Kansas Destination Specialist (KDS)
Why Should Your Entire Staff Be Kansas Destination Specialist (KDS) Certified? What is the KDS? KDS is a certification program designed to familiarize and further one’s knowledge of the State of Kansas with a focus on tourism, marketing and leadership! This certification process and program is provided by the Travel Industry Association of Kansas (TIAK). Read More…