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 Welcome to the latest issue of the
Merriam Historic Plaza & Visitors Bureau e-news.
This online tourism resource provides helpful information
including upcoming events, tourism industry
announcements,
promotions and updates from Merriam and
the
regional metropolitan area.
Merriam...Just
Right! |
| Discover Great
American Traditions |
 National
Tourism Week is fast approaching in May, and to celebrate
the industry which contributes significantly to our economy,
the Merriam Visitors Bureau will participate in numerous activities
throughout the month.
Kicking off the month, Merriam will be the featured host at the
travel information centers in Belle Plaine and Goodland,
Kansas. Visitors to the travel centers will have the
opportunity to learn about Merriam, plan a trip, schedule group
tours and enter to win a great prize.
Following our appearances west and south, we will also spend a
day volunteering at the Visitor Information Center located on the
Country Club Plaza in Kansas City with the I-35 Tourism
Coalition. Greeting visitors for an afternoon is a great
way to show appreciation of their choice to visit our
region and to share new attractions and visitor amenities with
them.
Third on the list, we will educate our school children about
the importance of tourism and share the many careers in this
industry that they may one day choose. By hosting the
"Postcards from Merriam" design contest, we will award a prize to
one student from the Merriam elementary school third grades for
their postcard design capturing the theme, "Discover Great American
Traditions." This student will win a gift card to a local
store, have their postcard printed and distributed to visitors
stopping by the Merriam Visitors Bureau office, and have their
picture taken along with their winning postcard design to be sent to
the local media.
Our last promotion kicking off during tourism week is the
"Gallons to Go" program. Aimed at reaching the motor coach
market, the program is designed to reward group tour operators for
choosing Merriam as an overnight destination during their tours in
the region or en-route to another state. Participating Merriam
hotels will offer a $100 gas card for every 25 room nights consumed
on new group bookings that start their planning with
the Visitors Bureau office from May 1 -- December 31,
2008. (restrictions included in promotion materials;
please inquire).
For more information on Merriam's Tourism Week promotions,
please give us a call at
866-707-6534 | |
| 2008 Visitors Guide
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 The
2008 Merriam Visitors Guide will be available in mid-March.
This annual publication includes updated visitor information about
Merriam and the regional area, including lodging, dining, shopping
and attractions. A full-color map and calendar of
events also complements the guide this year.
To order your FREE copy or request a bundle to distribute
from your location, please visit our website or
call the Visitors Bureau office at
913-403-8999. |
| Turkey
Creek Festival |
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 Turkey Creek Festival will be
held on Saturday, May 17 at Antioch Park in Merriam. The
theme for this year's parade is "Merriam, A Community Growing
Together."
Always a great family-fun event, the
festival includes activities such as a 5K run/walk,
pancake breakfast, parade, arts and crafts vendors, food, music and
entertaiment, children's petting zoo and activities, plus much
more!
The parade committee is busy coordinating details---the
parade kicks off at 11:00 am and follows Antioch from 69th Street
north to 64th Terrace. Citizens, elected officials,
businesses, military and school groups, performers and non-profit
groups are invited to participate in the parade and can download a
parade application by clicking here.
For other festival information please contact Merriam Parks &
Recreation at 913-322-5550. |
| Industry / CVB
News |
- The 2007 Annual Report of the Merriam Visitors is now
available by request. If you wish to receive a copy, please
let us know.
- A new video featuring Merriam will soon appear on the City of
Merriam's website home page. Useful for families or
businesses considering relocation to Merriam or others who are
just interested in learning more, this video will provide helpful
and updated information about our community. Stay tuned for
the launch!
- A new doggie daycare will open soon near the Merriam
hotels. Woof's Play & Stay will offer boarding, grooming
and daycare for pets. Visitors who may not be able to
bring their pet to a hotel room will find this location extremely
convenient as it is located in the former Chevy's restaurant on
the East Frontage Road, right next to four of the Merriam hotels.
- Merriam will be the breakfast sponsor at the upcoming St.
Louis GLAMER chapter meeting on March 28. If you plan to
attend, look for our profile at your place
setting.
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