Council on Travel & Tourism

Responsibilities
In 1987 the Kansas Legislature formed the Council on Travel and Tourism. The duties of the Council are:

Advise the Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism in the development and implementation of the state's tourism marketing and business development program including, but not limited to, long-range strategies for attracting visitors to the state
Report to the Department of Commerce information for preparation of the annual budget for the division of Tourism
Identify and review tourism related issues and current state policies and programs which directly or indirectly affect tourism in the state
Recommend the adoption of new, or the modification of existing, policies and programs, as needed
Prepare and submit as part of the annual report of the Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, pursuant to K.S.A. 74-5049, and amendments thereto, a report of findings and recommendations of the Council concerning the promoting of travel and tourism in Kansas and related matters as the Council deems appropriate
Perform such other acts as may be necessary in carrying out the duties of the council

Council Members

Industry Members