Tourism division to become part of Kansas Department of Commerce
TOPEKA — It’s official: The state tourism division in Kansas will become part of the Department of Commerce starting July 1.
Gov. Laura Kelly’s proposal announced last year recently passed a 60-day period without action by the Legislature, meaning the order can be implemented.
Kelly said Monday that the realignment “will support our businesses, our tourism industry, and will play a significant role in our COVID-19 recovery efforts.”
The tourism division is currently part of the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism.
The Travel Industry Association of Kansas, the Kansas Restaurant & Hospitality Association and the Kansas Economic Development Alliance all supported the move’s potential to promote tourism as an economic development tool.
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