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Originally Posted by JackPurvis
Should we hold over some of our advertising funds and apply them to a marketing plan in first quarter programs. As far as family activities we should not expect participation Mon.-Fri., but the market should focus on the seniors. Do we need more indoor water parks like at the dells?
Can we market the bus tours during a time with low traffic counts What is the primary draw for bus tours? Is it shows and shopping? If it is, these venues are heated and should have no problems with Jan.-Feb. activities.
Winter may seem cold to us, but our northern neighbors endure sub-zero temps as a norm.
It should also be noted that we are seeing a shift in our visitor profile in that we are seeing a trend for visitation within 300 miles on the rise.
Let's us MAKE it a great day
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Coming in late here but. . .( for reference lets say I am from Chicago)
The Dells do a good business up here in the winter, lots of things to do and if you want, you never have to leave the hotel. That said I think there is more money to be spent within 100 miles of the Dells than a 100 miles of Branson. Just seems like Young families make a lot more money up here.
3 out of 4 of our adult children drive to the Dells at least once per winter sometimes more. But they look for an hour or two maximum travel time for a weekend jaunt. I know because I have sat with two of couples and mentioned
Branson In The Winter ! For selfish reasons sad to say . They say its wayyyy toooo far for a 2 or even 3 day trip.
Retirees Shopping and Shows . . you know this is a go but can you expand the time the shows are open or persuade them to even rotate so you have shows
365 But again distance is a prime consideration. I would never ride in a bus from Chicago to Branson with no reason to stop in the middle. Heck that's going to be an 8 to 11 hour ride.
Now as this was a thread about 12 month economies. . . .
Bringing Industry to Branson. . . .what industry? We as a nation have voted with our dollars not to make anything here! Wal mart is the biggest part of that equation and few will admit it. So Be It move on your not getting industry. Technological Corridor . . forget that one as well. That is unless you honestly think the folks at the top 20% of the earning scale, the real movers and shakers in those companies are Bass Fishermen. . .They are looking for, amenities that Branson doesnt have to offer. No insult meant but when we who are surrounded by these centers talk about the Theater we are NOT talking about the Baldknobbers. You need to look elsewhere. One place might be The Federal Government. No not more stupid self defeating hand outs there are enough meth Labs around. Some sort of employment facility, service provider. Another thought is the Transfer station being built out side Kansas City Mo. Its going to be in time the largest truck train transfer hub in the World. What can you get from there how can you attract your slice of that pie. Doesn't have to be direct could be an off shot or the moving of an industry that was there, to the Branson area / tax base.