Fueling Speculation

Explore BusinessWest (May 10 2011) Tourism

For Americans, taking a summer vacation is a birthright,” said Mary Kay Wydra, director of the Greater Springfield Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. “People are going to travel, ......of Fame on Aug. 12, not to mention the Hoop City Jazz & Art Festival (July 8-10), Indian Day at the Museum of Springfield History (July 17), a Mini-Grand Prix car race in downtown Springfield (July 23-24), and the Six Flags conce... (Read Full Article)

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Suffolk University poll: Massachusetts families cutting back on vacation spending

Explore masslive.com (Jul 12 2010) Tourism

Mary Kay Wydra, president of the Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau said that while every industry w......ycationing" an exciting alternative. From the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the new Museum of Springfield History and the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden at the Springfield Museums all close to one an... (Read Full Article)

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Western Mass. tourism does well despite economy | - MassLive.com

Explore masslive.com (Feb 14 2010) Tourism

.../ The RepublicanGregory B. Chiecko, chairman, Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Mary Kay Wydra, president of the bureau.By MARY KAY WYDRA The outlook for tourism in Western Massachusetts is more difficult to assess than in recent years b......bureau. On the brighter side in 2010, we have terrific new products to sell with the opening of the Museum of Springfield History, the zip lines at Zoar Outdoor and Berkshire ... (Read Full Article)

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