News Releases

New coalition announced during Visit KC’s Annual Meeting Six CEOs from local tourism organizations have recently formed a Hospitality Alliance. President & CEO Ronnie Burt announced the launch of the Hospitality Alliance at Visit KC’s annual meeting...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Visit KC, Kansas City’s tourism and hospitality organization, is pleased to announce the recent addition of Kaleena James as destination services manager. A Kansas City native, Kaleena brings more than 10 years of event management...

Kansas City, Mo.—Kansas City’s love affair with college basketball couldn’t be more obvious than during the month of March, as the city prepares to host postseason play for three organizations:  the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association...

Since 1976, every U.S. President has officially designated February as National Black History Month. In Kansas City, area neighborhoods like the 18th & Vine Historic Jazz District provide a who’s who of some of the greatest African-American legends in...

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—At a meeting of its Board of Directors on Jan. 27, Visit KC elected a slate of four executive officers for 2015 and welcomed two new business leaders as directors:    • Brenda Tinnen, General Manager and Senior Vice President for...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City knows how to ring in a new year. Whether it’s with family or friends, Kansas City’s got you covered for a stellar celebration with parties of all sizes in all corners of the city.  festive season, visitors and residents...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Visit KC, Kansas City’s tourism and hospitality organization, recently announced two new additions to its team, as well as a promotion inside its Destination Services department. Teresa Martinez joined the Visit KC team on Nov. 10 in...

Kansas City, Mo.—November is Native American Heritage Month. In commemoration, museums, galleries, national parks and other attractions across the country will celebrate the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans. Below is list of special area...

KANSAS CITY, MO. – From the region’s best barbecue to the city’s hottest jazz, Visit KC announced today the winners of its 8th Annual Visitors’ Choice Awards. More than 4,000 visitors weighed in over the summer at VisitKC.com, selecting their top picks...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Announced in the magazine’s November 2014 issue, the readers of Travel + Leisure have chosen Kansas City as America’s Most Affordable Getaway for the fourth consecutive year and the third best city overall. More than 50,000 votes were...