Category: General

The recently announced Frontier Airlines service and the lower air fares into and out of the Branson Airport (BKG) was discussed recently in an article entitled, “Air Travel to Branson now has another low cost option” published on line at News.Branson.Com. Sharon Budnick, Director, Branson Travel Agency, a subsidiary of Branson Tourism Center, one of Branson’s largest and most respected vacation planning services and sellers of Branson show tickets, attraction tickets and lodging said, “Frontier has announced extremely low introductory fares for flights to and from Branson and there are some great deals.”

The Frontier Airlines flights from Denver to Branson Airport will start April 20 and offer direct service to and from a western air carrier hub with connections to many other destinations. This compliments the current service AirTran Airways is providing to the east through its Atlanta hub from Branson Airport.

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The new Frontier service to Branson is scheduled to be offered four days a week, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday on Embraer Regional (E-190) Jets that hold approximately 99 passengers. The flight is scheduled to depart Denver at 11:05 a.m. and arrive in Branson at 1:52 p.m. and depart Branson at 2:30 p.m. to arrive in Denver at 3:30 p.m.

She [Budnick] also points out that the introductory fares, with the same conditions applying, provide extremely low fares to and from Branson from other western cities such as one way fares from Las Vegas for $99.00, Los Angeles for $109.00, Phoenix $99.00 and Seattle for $119.00. and San Francisco for $109.00.

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Branson travelers needing assistance either with their travel to Branson or other Branson travel services such as show tickets, attraction tickets or lodging may contact Sharon through the Branson Travel Agency at 417-332-1990 or through its website www.BransonTravelAgency.com.

Recently an article entitled, “Branson’s Grand Plaza Hotel,” published on line in News.Branson.com emphasized the importance of lodging selection in the overall travel experience. It quoted Paul Miller, General Manager, Branson Tourism Center, as saying, “It makes no difference what the destination is, Branson or anywhere else, the choice of lodging will dramatically impact on the quality of the experience.”

It then went on to describe one of Branson, Missouri’s many fine lodging choices, the “Grand Plaza Hotel. It very carefully outlined some of the major areas that should be considered when considering a lodging choice such as types of accommodations, amenities, location and value using the “Grand Plaza” as the model for each point.

Interestingly, some of the same points making a hotel attractive for families also has appeal for groups. Annette Wood, Director of Group Sales, Branson Tourism Center said, “We work with Grand Plaza a lot with our groups. We love the location and the overall experience our groups receive.”

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Kaely McNeely, Front Office Manager of the Grand Plaza Hotel said, “The Grand Plaza offers a blend of quality, flexibility, location, value and family friendly amenities that makes it a great choices for your Branson lodging.”

McNeely advises that the 200 room suite hotel is located near the middle of the famed “Branson Strip,” Highway 76,” and about a block north providing the best of both worlds, quick access to the strip when desired and the peace and quiet of not being directly on the strip….. within walking distance of the Tanger Outlet Center, one of Branson’s largest discount factory outlet malls…. the ‘Branson Variety Theatre’ which has some of Branson’s most popular shows such as the ‘Spirit of the Dance’ and the ‘Twelve Irish Tenors.

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Sometimes it seems that there is an overload of information about Branson, Missouri on the internet and it’s challenging to get the specific information needed to plan a Branson trip. That just might be because we make things more complicated than they have to be.

A logical starting point for getting information on any destination city, Branson included would be to simply type the URL for the city “www.cityname.com” into your browser. Using Foxfire and typing www.branson.com results in the display of the “Branson.Com” homepage.

Branson.com is Branson’s first, oldest, and longest running website. It provides more information on Branson, its shows, attractions, lodging and other things than most people will ever need. More importantly however, it does it in a manner that makes quick, easy and convenient to find exactly the information on Branson that most people need or want. It even has an 800 number, 1-800-619-5708, to call for personal assistance.

Ready access to the information that most people want to know about Branson is conveniently provided in three different places on the top half of the home page. The upper left hand corner, middle of the page and right hand column all provide on click access to information on Branson’s Lodging, Attractions, and Shows.

Clicking on the green “Visitor Tab” at the top of the page provides access to more detailed information on just about any topic that a person could want to know about Branson. From free things to do, dining, lakes, weather and much more the information is easily accessed with one click.

Branson.Com even provides access to one of the most advanced Branson search engines available on the internet, www.BransonOnTheWeb. It is accessed by going to the “Compare Prices. Buy Tickets” box about half way down the page in the right had column. Although there is the capability to buy tickets and lodging there is no requirement to do so and the use of the search engine is free and requires not registration etc.
Just select from either “Shows,” “Lodging” or “Attractions,” enter the anticipated dates of arrival and departure, select the way you want the data filtered, show type, time, price, etc. and click the search button. The result will be just the Branson shows, lodging, or attractions corresponding to the filtering information you chose.

Both Branson.Com and BransonOnTheWeb are owned and serviced by Branson Tourism Center, one of Branson’s largest and most respected vacation planning services and sellers of Branson show and attraction tickets and lodging. BTC can be reached by calling 800-875-1550 or by visiting their web site www.BransonTourismCenter.com.

Decision makers from Branson’s tourism industry will want to attend The League of Branson Theatre Owners and Show Producers’ (The Branson Show League) 3rd Annual Business Trade Show on Tuesday, September 15, 2009, at the Chateau on the Lake Resort and Conference Center in Branson, Missouri. The annual “Spotlight On Vendors” Trade Show features services, products, and goods that are vital to the theater industry, as well as to the entire tourism focused community.

This business trade show is a great opportunity to review a wide range of products. Exhibitors, from small to large companies, are participating. Branson.com and Branson Tourism Center are signature sponsors of The Branson Show League Vendor Fair. Over 50 booths provide an eclectic mix of services and products.

Participating vendors currently include: •Branson Tourism Center, Branson.com, Mountain Valley Water, Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, CenturyTel, DermaHealth Laser & Skin Care Clinic, •TravelHost, Ticketmaster, Selby Publishing Company, Phil Erb Concessions, KOAM-TV Joplin, Creative Printing & Design, Springfield Grocer, Associated Industries of Missouri (AIM and Financial Associates), Branson Vacation Magazine, KHOZ Radio, Springfield Blueprint & Nimlok Exhibits, The Vacation Channel, A&J Printing, The UPS Store – Branson, •Springfield NewsLeader, PepsiAmericas, Branson TV & On Media, NUVOX, Showtime Catering, Direct To You, DAZZLEWEAR, Dale Nelson Trading Co., Native Signs, VIP Book/Graphix Café, Branson Tri-Lakes News, Sunny Day Guide, National Audio Company, ProAudio.com, D.L. Media, DeLong Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, Hillyard-Branson, Branson ETC, DaZZee Intergrations, Bott Radio Network, Blue Water Designs, Table Rock Lake Area Chamber, •Harrison Daily Times, Digital Medium, The Branson Show League, Jack’s Shoe Repair, Insight Solutions, Bright Commercial Lighting, Ozark Mountain Newspapers, Digital LunchBox, and Service Master Restoration & Construction.

The quality and variety of Branson’s live music shows and family entertainment productions bring tens of thousands of new and repeat visitors to Branson each year, pumping big money into the local economy. As member theatres celebrate their more than 50 years of success, those businesses working with the show industry know first hand the partnerships necessary for the local economy to thrive and the buying power the show industry represents.

Buyers from tourism related business are invited to attend this one day event. Please pre-register by sending an e-mail with your name, company you represent, and your position to Director@ShowsInBranson.com.

Publication of this press release, on this site, sponsored by Branson Tourism Center, one of Branson’s largest and most respected vacation planning services and sellers of Branson show and attraction tickets and lodging. BTC can be reached by calling 800-785-1550 or by visiting their web site www.BransonTourismCenter.com.

Of the 173 presbyteries in all 50 states, only one carries the name of John Calvin. Reason enough for the John Calvin Presbytery, which includes 27 counties of southwest Missouri and six counties in Southeast Kansas, to celebrate the 500th birthday of the Reformation leader, Sept. 12-14, 2009. Although the presbytery is headquartered in Springfield, all events will take place at First Presbyterian Church of Branson, 420 West Main Street, Branson. Hotel reservations can be made through the Branson Tourism Center, 1-800-268-4014.

The three-day celebration will begin at 9:30 am., Saturday, September 12, 2009, with an opening worship. The worship and plenary message about the significance of Calvin in today’s world will be presented by The Rev. Dr. Clifton Kirkpatrick. Dr. Kirkpatrick is the President of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches, a Professor at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary and is the former Stated Clerk of the PCUSA.

The worship will be followed by workshops, including educational opportunities to learn about the Reformed Tradition, the history of the Reformation and John Calvin, and Presbyterianism. Workshop facilitators for Saturday will include: Smith Brookhart, Elder at First Presbyterian Church, Branson, and Reformation scholar; Rev. Dr. Stephany Graham, Associate for Leadership Development, PCUSA; The Rev. Carlos Malave, Associate Stated Clerk and Associate for Ecumenical Relations, PCUSA and The Rev. Rose Niles, Associate for Seminary Relations, PCUSA.

Preaching the morning of Sunday, Sept. 13, beginning with morning worship at 10:30 a.m, is the Interim Pastor at the First Presbyterian Church of Branson, The Rev. Dr. Munn Hinds. The Calvin Celebration Service will begin at 2:30 p.m. The Guest speaker for the afternoon celebration will be The Rev. Dr. Clifton Kirkpatrick.

Clergy are invited to robe and to process in the clergy procession at the 2:30 p.m. worship service. Choirs and choral representatives, including soloists, are invited to sing at the Choral Fest at 4:00 p.m., which will be followed by a dinner celebration for all.

Monday will be the Stated Meeting of John Calvin Presbytery, beginning at 9:30 a.m. with worship, followed by a special plenary session about the Reformation and John Calvin. The Rev. Dr. Stephany Graham, Associate for Leadership Development for the Presbyterian Church (USA) will be preaching during worship. The plenary speaker will be The Rev. Dr. Anna Case Winters, Professor at McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, Illinois.