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Rebekah Bryer

Rebekah Bryer is a Kansas City, Kansas born storytelling enthusiast and professional tourist. She’d dedicated 15 years of her life to the travel industry, with experience in hospitality, destination marketing and tourism technology. She currently serves as the Senior Manager of Web and Content Strategy at Visit Kansas City Kansas. You can contact Rebekah at Rebekah@visitkansascityks.com.

 

5 Ways to Support Kansas City, KS Local Businesses

From small taquerias and barbecue joints tomuseums, and specialty shops - our local businesses are what set Kansas City, KS apart from anywhere else in the Midwest. They are handled day-by-day with the tender love and care of their owners, frontline workers and families. Many of these people are residents of KCK, which means they are invested in the well-being of the community. This is why it is more important than ever to show these businesses you appreciate them.  Here’s how you can support locally-owned right now…

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5 Reasons to Plan Your Vacation to Kansas City, KS

Why is taking a vacation so important you may ask? Studies show planning and taking time to get away can strengthen personal relationships, improve professional performance and promote our health and wellness. Basically, taking a vacation is just plain good for our overall wellbeing. So why did more than 55% of Americans report not using all of their vacation days in 2018 – a number that totals up to 768 million unused vacation days? For the health of our nation, we in Kansas City, KS think it’s time to change that. If you need some nudging, here are five reasons to plan for a vacation to Kansas City, KS this year…

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10 Ways Kansas City, KS Does Things Differently

Kansas City, KS: The other Kansas City, the Dotte, WYCO, KCK, whatever you’d like to call us there is one thing no one can deny – Kansas City, KS is unlike any other city around. From attractions and museums to restaurants and shopping, we aren’t afraid to stand out and those who pay us a visit often leave pleasantly surprised at what this not-so-hidden-anymore gem has to offer. Here are just a few ways Kansas City, KS does things differently…

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Seeing Santa in Kansas City, KS

Gather your family, your wish list and your smart phones for all the photos! It's time to get your holly jolly on and pay Santa Claus a visit. Here's a list of spots you can see Santa all month long in Kansas City, KS…

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Find that Festive Feeling: Holiday Events in Kansas City, KS

Oh by gosh, by golly. It’s time for mistletoe and holly, and all the merriment that comes with another holiday season! Whether it’s discovering traditions around the world, creating your own spirited décor, seeing Christmas tree lightings or visiting the big guy himself, Kansas City, Kansas is filled with ways to get you in the festive feeling…

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