- September 24, 2022
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Economy
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – If you’re looking for an indoor or outdoor event this weekend, there are plenty of options in and around Wichita.
From the Frontiers in Flight Air Show at McConnell Air Force Base to the NHL preseason game at INTRUST Bank Arena, the number of events is in abundance.
Brandy Evans, vice president of marketing at Visit Wichita, said the growing number of events is a benefit to residents, tourists, and Wichita’s economy.
“We want more. We want more visitors. quite frankly that adds to the quality of life for locals too. so, what’s good for the local is good for the visitor,” said Evans.
On average, Evans said visitors to Wichita spend nearly $200 a day on lodging, food and things to do. Year-to-date, she said Wichita event attendance is up compared to 2020 and 2021.
“So, we’re back at pre-pandemic levels in terms of hotel visitations and people into our community, and the more people that come, the more money that they…
