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  3. About Mary Kay Wydra

    Mary Kay Wydra

    Mary Kay Wydra is the President of the Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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    1. “ We want to call attention to the value of the industry to the Commonwealth. ”
      In Tourism leaders in Massachusetts mark economic importance of industry
    2. “ Our feeder markets are Boston, Connecticut, and New York, and we are targeting our marketing efforts in the Boston area this summer. ”
      In Fueling Speculation
    3. “ We believe ours is an industry to invest in. ”
      In Gov. Deval Patrick says tourism is key to Massachusetts economy
    4. “ Quite honestly, given the times, flat is the new up. ”
      In Suffolk University poll: Massachusetts families cutting back on vacation spending

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    1. Mentioned In 13 Articles

    2. Tourism leaders in Massachusetts mark economic importance of industry

      Explore masslive.com (May 9 2012) Tourism

      Tourism leaders in Massachusetts mark economic importance of industry ...rnor's Conference on Travel and Tourism on Sept. 20 at the Eastern States Exposition. On Wednesday, Mary Kay Wydra , president of the Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau, and members of the bureau's bo... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   MassMutual Center   West Springfield   Springfield

    3. 2011 - 2012 Massachusetts' Pioneer Valley Visitors Guide

      Explore From the EDC (Sep 12 2011) Tourism

      The Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau  has just published its 2011 2012 Massachusetts’ Pioneer Valley Visitor Guide.  This comprehensive look at tourism attractions, accommodations, dining and more in the Pioneer Valley is free of charge and can be yours by visiting www.valleyvisitor.com and clicking on the link for the Guide or phoning 413-787-1548. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Holyoke   Mary Kay Wydra

    4. Conventional Thinking

      Explore BusinessWest (Aug 30 2011) Tourism

      Conventional Thinking Mary Kay Wydra, president of the GSCVB agreed, and said that success in attracting meetings and conventions is a m... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   MassMutual Center   Springfield   Westfield

    5. Convention and tour groups visiting Greater Springfield help out with tornado relief

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 21 2011) Tourism

      ...alogists, the New England Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America have all helped, said Mary Kay Wydra, president of the Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau. Convention and tour groups v... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   West Springfield   Springfield   Mary Kay Wydra

    6. Fueling Speculation

      Explore BusinessWest (May 10 2011) Tourism

      Fueling Speculation 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, ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Amherst   Basketball Hall of Fame

    7. Gov. Deval Patrick says tourism is key to Massachusetts economy

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 23 2011) Tourism

      Gov. Deval Patrick says tourism is key to Massachusetts economy ...d marketing. Under the grant program, tourist councils must match every $1 received from the state. Mary Kay Wydra , president of the Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau, said tourist officials are lob... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Springfield   Amherst

    8. Hotels, tourism officials plead with Springfield City Council to reject 2% excise tax hike

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 29 2011) Tourism

      Hotels, tourism officials plead with Springfield City Council to reject 2% excise tax hike Those raising concerns about how the tax might affect tourism and convention business included: Mary Kay Wydra, president of the Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau; Matthew A. Hollander, general... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   MassMutual Center   Springfield City Council   Springfield

    9. Suffolk University poll: Massachusetts families cutting back on vacation spending

      Explore masslive.com (Jul 12 2010) Tourism

      Suffolk University poll: Massachusetts families cutting back on vacation spending Mary Kay Wydra, president of the Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau said that while every industry w... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Six Flags New England   Springfield   Basketball Hall of Fame

    10. Western Mass. business leaders urge top state officials to restore $6 million in tourism grants

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 4 2010) Tourism

      Western Mass. business leaders urge top state officials to restore $6 million in tourism grants Mary Kay Wydra, president of the Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau, said that for every dollar spen... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Governor Deval L. Patrick   Six Flags New England   Springfield

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

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 14 2010) Tourism

      Western Mass. tourism does well despite economy | - MassLive.com .../ 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... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Northampton   Basketball Hall of Fame

    12. Springfield visitors' center reopens at new home in Basketball Hall of Fame building

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 16 2009) Education , Tourism

      Springfield visitors' center reopens at new home in Basketball Hall of Fame building ...e?,” said Larivee. “If you are here to visit Storrowtown, why not (also) visit Historic Deerfield?” Mary Kay Wydra, president of the Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau, said tourism across the Pioneer... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Springfield   Basketball Hall of Fame

    13. Springfield Visitor Information Center building fails to attract potential tenants

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 26 2009) Education

      ...y Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The center had 65,000 visitors last year, according to Mary Kay Wydra, president of the Greater Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau. There were no proposals recei... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Brian M. Connors   Springfield   Basketball Hall of Fame

    14. State budget to spur service, job cuts

      Explore masslive.com (Jun 22 2009) Education , Health Care , Tourism

      ...challenge now will be to continue to get our brand out there and market in a creative manner," said Mary Kay Wydra, president of the bureau. Geoffrey C. Beckwith, executive director of the Massachusetts Municipal A... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield   Mary Kay Wydra

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