Recent News & Press
State tourism awards presented at annual conference
October 4, 2019
A star-powered marketing campaign, a Halloween celebration that digs deep into the past and a TV talk show that proudly calls Missouri home were among the award winners at the annual Governor's Conference on Tourism Oct. 8-10 in …
Fall brings flurry of festivals, new attractions to Missouri
August 30, 2019
There's more than cooler temperatures and colorful foliage coming to Missouri this fall. Hundreds of events will celebrate the season with food and drink, local culture, living history and live entertainment. Popular festivals – plus …
Explore St. Louis leader inducted into Destinations International Hall of Fame
July 24, 2019
Kitty Ratcliffe, president of Explore St. Louis, was inducted into the Destinations International Hall of Fame during the organization's annual conference July 23-25 in St. Louis. Ratcliffe has served as the leader of Explore St. Louis, …
Summer in Missouri is a feast for the senses
May 30, 2019
The scent of barbecue and freshly baked bread, the sounds of bluegrass, jazz and blues, and the sight of fireworks lighting up the night sky – these are just a few of the experiences you'll …
WATCH: Tourism Works for Missouri's Economy
May 7, 2019
Missouri welcomed 42 million visitors in fiscal year 2018. Those visitors and the jobs created by the tourism industry generated an economic impact of $17.2 billion. May 5-11, 2019, marks the 36th annual National Travel and …
