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Read the March-April 2012 Issue of the Branson Buzz

Group Tours

In 2012, Branson offers so much for your groups to see and do together with our exciting shows, attractions, sightseeing and so much more.
 
For over 20 years Branson has been recognized as the leading group travel destination in America. Our community has received numerous accolades over the years including being named “The Motorcoach Destination of the Decade” by the National Motorcoach Network in Byways magazine, and the American Bus Association’s and the National Tour Association’s members consistently rank Branson as the top group travel destination in the country. In 2011, The American Bus Association’s Top 100 events in North America included Branson’s Ozarks Mountain Christmas and Branson Veteran’s Week.
 
Request our 2012 Group Sales Kit and learn for yourself why Branson is the number one group tour destination in the country and an increasingly popular vacation destination for group travelers of all ages.

 

In 2012 NTA Tour Operators voted Branson as one of their top four 2012 faith-based group travel destinations and for good reason. Some of America's most popular and beloved Christian artists have performed in Branson throughout the years. And Branson has hosted a wide variety of faith-based meetings,conferences, retreats, concerts and special events for adults as well as youth groups. For a list of Branson 2012 Faith Based Events click here.  

 
Request a Group Sales Kit - This kit includes a current Branson Vacation Guide, Show & Attraction Guide and a Group Tour Planner.
Additional complimentary promotional materials are available upon request. They include Branson posters, Branson brochure shells, and additional Branson vacation guides can be ordered on the Group Sales Kit form.
 
Group Travel Services
A variety of group services and complimentary promotional materials are available from the Branson/Lakes Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, plus an enthusiastic, qualified staff can assist you with specific questions about planning your group trip.
 
Complimentary Promotional Materials
A wide variety of our 2012 promotional materials are available to you for FREE such as vacation guides, show & attraction guides, rack cards, maps, posters, brochure shells and more to help you plan and promote your group tour. This informaiton will increase participation on your tour and provide valuable information for your clients who may or may not be familiar with Branson.
 
Media Support
Our 2012 Branson Destination Sales video in DVD format are only available at your request and are complimentary. We also can provide you with press kits and local media contacts. We also offer you an excellent choice of photographs representing shows, attractions, lodgings, the many seasons in Branson and more for you to use on your websites, newsletters, and tour catalog See Media Resources for more information.
 
Familiarization Tours & Site Selection
The Branson/Lakes Area CVB offers information on scheduled familiarization tours (FAMs) planned at different times throughout the year. However, if you want to plan your own preliminary visit to Branson for personal site inspection, the Branson/Lakes Area CVB will provide information and contacts for you to arrange your own specific itinerary of activities. The Branson/Lakes Area CVB will host our 4th Annual Travel Agent FAM Tour, April 10-12, 2012 and the Reunion Friendly Network ConFAM Tour, April 17-20, 2012. Branson hosts the largest community-wide FAM tour in the Midwest for tour operators, travel agents and group leaders called "Destined for Branson." In 2012, the 16th Annual Sales & Educational Conference will be held May 20-24. Please visit www.destinedforbranson.com for more information. We will host our 6th Annual Music Directors FAM Tour, July 10-13, 2012 and our 8th Annual Military Reunion Planners Conference FAM Tour, August 20-23, 2012.  For more information on these scheduled FAM Tours please contact Lenni Neimeyer, CTIS, CSTP, Director of Leisure Group Sales at 1-800-214-3661, ext 305 or by email LNeimeyer@bransoncvb.com   
 
Request a Group Sales Kit
 
2012 Group Tour and Reunion Planner
 
 
For more information, contact:
Lenni Neimeyer, CTIS, CSTP, Director of Leisure Group Sales
P.O. Box 1897 Branson, MO 65615
Phone: 417-334-4084
Toll-Free: 800-296-0463
Fax: 417-348-0649
Email: LNeimeyer@bransoncvb.com