Branson Touts Value in Slumping Economy

[biscuitcreek]

Here's an Associated Press article about tourism in Branson. This link is to the article which was printed in the Springfield paper on 4/29.

http://www.news-leader.com/apps/pbcs...WS01/804290355

[b55olds]

same article appeared in Sioux City Journal today 5/4/08. So does looks like they are going after the smaller marked 500 miles out

[jakwi]

We had an article in our small area paper. It was more like a press release.

[SweetSue]

We know we get value for our money by going to Branson. That's where our vacation(s) will be taken this year. Good entertainment, good food, good fun..............

[Cheesecake]

I read an article like that ''somewhere'' online..re: small resorts and rural areas with floating and fishing, being NO ONE'S FIRST CHOICE in a vacation, but with the cost of gas and lodging and food, and other high prices..people are not going where they really would love to go, but are taking smaller-closer venues as their consolation prize vacation in hard times.

Not a good ''ad'' for these smaller venues...but it might bring them a successful season.

[Suselit]

Responding to the ever-increasing price of a gallon of gas, the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce/CVB is once again offering visitors a Gas Buster discount card. Good at dozens of live shows, area attractions, lodging properties, retail shops and restaurants, the card is worth a total of $50 off purchases.
Folks signing up for the 2008 Gas Buster discount card will also have a chance to win a Grand Prize Getaway to Branson!

"By offering the Gas Buster discount card, we are letting families know that we value their business.
And Branson's entertainment families are willing to work together to defray the cost of a vacation, so that folks can afford to do all the things they would like to do here,” according to Righteous Brother"s Bill Medley, appearing at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theatre. “I hope this will help bring more people here.
Families looking for shows, theme parks, golf, lakes recreation, along with shopping, dining and world-class entertainment will find it all in Branson.”

Between May 1 and Oct. 31, 2008, the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce/CVB will give a Gas Buster discount card to anyone who presents a valid drivers’ license and a minimum of $40 in gas receipts incurred within 48 hours of their arrival at one of the Chamber’s two Welcome Centers, located at the intersections of U.S. Highway 65 and Missouri Highway 248, and at Hwy. 65 and Missouri Highway 160 in Branson.
Gas Buster card holders are automatically entered to win the grand prize 4-day/3-night vacation for four to Branson, which will be awarded on October 31, 2008.

[Suselit]

Branson, Missouri, wants people to have fun with their economic stimulus check by vacationing in "The Live Music Show Capital of the World.”

A new Branson promotion offers visitors two free show tickets just for bringing a copy of the stimulus check, or proof of direct deposit, to the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce.

Since only a copy is required, the checks can still be cashed at Sears, Lowes, Kroger and other national stores to take advantage of these national stimulus plan promotions; thus check recipients have two ways to "cash in” for each tax rebate check.


Shows participating in this promotion include
50's at the Hop,
Dick Clark"s American Bandstand Theatre,
Yakov Smirnoff,
The Happy Trails Theater featuring Roy Rogers, Jr.,
The Baldknobbers, Buck Trent,
Kirby VanBurch,
Grand Country,
Jim Stafford,
New Shanghai Circus,
The Shepherd of the Hills,
Magnificent Seven,
The Duttons,
Island Fire,
Hamner Barber Variety Show and many more.

For a complete list of shows offering two free tickets and the complete promotion guidelines,
you may visit www.explorebranson.com/stimuluscheck.

While in Branson, you can enjoy more than 100 live shows offering a variety of Pop, Patriotic, Rock 'n' Roll, Gospel, Motown, Big Band, Irish and Country music, as well as Broadway-style productions, magic, comedy, and acrobatics.
There are shows that feature the songs and dances of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s, and shows that pay tribute to legendary performers such as Red Skelton, Elvis, the Eagles and even The Beatles.
Your family will also enjoy the many wonderful attractions in Branson and its close proximity to three pristine lakes with lush, scenic mountain vistas all around.
Add to that the newest shoppers’ paradise at Branson Landing, Celebration City’s brand-new $2 million “Roaring Falls” ride, and the elegant European-style Spa Chateau and you’ll find something fun for everyone.

For additional information about Branson, its shows and live entertainment, theme parks, lakes, golf courses, family attractions, shopping and other features, or to order a free Branson Vacation Guide,
call the Branson/Lakes Area Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800-214-3661
or visit our website at www.explorebranson.com.