FLIGHT CHECK with a population of our size. They learned we know events and can handle them well.” Both the Oshkosh Convention and Visitors Bureau and Wisconsin Tourism heavily promote AirVenture online, in advertising and in promotional videos. Klett said the state promotes AirVenture in its annual events guide, in ads playing on the Wisconsin Radio Network and Iowa radio stations, on social media websites, in print
It’s part of a recent effort to partner with AirVenture EAA Senior Communications Advisor Dick Knapinski said he believes EAA and Wisconsin Tourism have only begun to scratch the surface of what’s possible by collaborating. He said EAA is pleased to have forged a stronger partnership
“Our name recognition is something the state can use to introduce people who come for AirVenture to everything else available to do in Wisconsin. Do you want to take advantage of
the Dells? Do you want to tour Lambeau Field?” Knapinski said. “Wisconsin has an opportunity to introduce them to everything else going on in the state. And I’m sure they’re excited about that opportunity. It really is something where we can work together. We do look at ourselves as a very important part of Wisconsin’s tourism base.” Jeff Bollier: (920) 426-6688 or jbollier@ thenorthwestern.com
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