In his new position, Davidson is responsible for overseeing all operations of Chateau on the Lake Resort, Spa & Convention Center. Prior to joining the 301-room resort, he served as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Shangri-La Golf Club, Resort & Marina on Monkey Island, Oklahoma.
More than half of American workers (55%) failed to use all their time off last year. That’s a stockpile of 768 million unused vacation days just in 2018, of which 236 million were forfeited completely. What’s the key to using more vacation time? Planning. But nearly half of American households (46%) don’t do this simple step—and they lose out on their time off and the benefits it brings. “The beginning of the year is the time to pull out the calendar and start planning for the entire year.
The 2020 season begins Sept. 5 with the first regional qualifier in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, hosted by race management company Experience Triathlon. The second qualifier takes place in Branson, Missouri, on Sept. 27, as part of the Missouri State Multisport Weekend, hosted by Heartland Racing Co. and Drury University Triathlon. The third and final qualifier is set for Oct. 17 in Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia, as part of the Kinetic Cup Triathlon Festival, hosted by Kinetic Multisports.
Tammy Bilyeu says, “We’re excited to have our cousin, Tim Mabe, in the shows this year. Having traditional Ozarks’ comedy that Droopy Drawers Jr brings to the stage is just one more way we can provide a unique entertainment experience for our visitors. Droopy Drawers Jr is truly a beloved character.” Tonya Bilyeu adds, “It also feels right to be together on stage.
Scheduled to open Summer 2020, the nearly 8,000-square-foot Kitchen + Bar will be located in the expansive Branson Landing waterfront entertainment complex, where FACE currently operates its popular Mirror Maize, 7D Dark Ride Adventure and Arcade City attractions. Open daily for lunch and dinner, Guy Fieri’s Branson Kitchen + Bar will welcome locals and visitors alike to enjoy chef Guy’s award-winning dishes, craft beers and cocktails with both indoor and outdoor seating options and stunning views of Lake Taneycomo.
BRANSON, MO (December 2019) – Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa in Branson, Missouri was just named one of the country’s “Best Hotels for the Holidays” in a new national poll on the USA Today 10Best website. The AAA Four-Diamond resort was voted #6 “Best Hotel for the Holidays” in the U.S. in the 2019 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest.
“10Best readers love the holidays, and the Best Theme Park Holiday Event award is always one of our most hotly contested categories,” explains Lydia Schrandt, Sr. Photo Editor and Readers’ Choice Production Manager of USA Today’s 10Best. “The fact that ‘An Old Time Christmas’ has clenched the award for the fourth time speaks to the caliber of the event,” said Schrandt.
2020 Dewey Short Visitor Center Hours:
Dec. 01, 2019 - March 2, 2020: Closed for the season
Mar. 03, 2020 - May 23, 2020: Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed Sundays and
Mondays)
May 24, 2020 - Sept. 12, 2020: Daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sept. 13, 2020 - Nov. 30, 2020: Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed Sundays and
Mondays)
The 2019 Cal Ripken Major/70 World Series included champions from throughout the United States and 9 other countries. Babe Ruth League has been a true community partner. In addition to the Direct Visitor Spending resulting from this tournament, thirty-four (34) games aired live on Stadium from August 2-10. In 2019, Babe Ruth League, Inc. finalized an agreement with Varsity Scoreboards to be the Official Scoreboard Manufacturer of Babe Ruth League. As a part of the agreement, Babe Ruth League organized the donation of a 16x9 videoboard ($80,000) and scoreboard to Branson, MO.
2020 T-H Marine BFL Regional Championship Schedule:
Oct. 8-10 Lake Chickamauga Dayton, Tenn.
Hosted by Fish Dayton and the Rhea Economic & Tourism Council, Inc.
Divisions: Bama (Alabama), LBL (Kentucky), Mississippi and Mountain (Kentucky-Tennessee)
Oct. 8-10 James River Richmond, Va.
Hosted by Visit Henrico County
Divisions: North Carolina, Northeast (Maryland-New York), Shenandoah (Virginia-Maryland) and Volunteer (Tennessee)