In State Development ::

The In-State Development program provides assistance to local destinations in tourism, product, and service development as well as managing the turnouts and signage program dollars. Projects involving turnout construction and signage needs require application to access the funds. You can download the program brochure to learn about what projects qualify for nomination to the annual grant program. Nomination packets are available in July of each year. For further information, please contact Leslie Kedelty, Industry Services Manager, at 307.777.2839 or 307.214.0465 or via email at Leslie.Kedelty@visitwyo.gov.

• 2009 Marketing Research Workshop Registration Form
  2009 is likely to be a wild ride in tourism! This session will build on the year-end data for 2008 and focus on projections for 2009. Get your Cowboy on and come learn what you need to do to keep on riding tall and help your destination.
• Destination Marketing Specialist Registration Form
  Let us help you do your part to provide our visitors with the very best. Register yourself and your staff in Wyoming Travel & Tourism’s Destination Marketing Specialist Program. This self-study program allows participants to study and learn in the style and time that best suits them, and then tests their knowledge of the state and their ability to utilize available resources to find information their customers may need. Register now for this upcoming testing opportunity!

WTT is now accepting nomination applications for the 2009 Turnout and Sign Grant Program funding cycle.
Nominations are due August 15, 2008 by the end of business day or by noon if submitting electronically. You can download the program brochure to learn about what projects qualify for nomination. You can also download the nomination packet. For further information, please contact Leslie Kedelty, Industry Services Manager, at 307.777.2839 or 307.214.0465 or via email at Leslie.Kedelty@visitwyo.gov.
STGP Program Brochure
STGP Nomination Packet
STGP Nomination Packet (Word)

Learn the Basics of Developing Interpretive Signs by Attending a Workshop!Wyoming Travel and Tourism in conjunction with our state and federal partners will be providing a series of workshops on the basics of developing interpretative signs. You will learn to develop interpretive text and learn about standard design guidelines, fabrication methods, and installation requirements. Workshops are limited to 20 participants. Each participant will receive a workshop binder and reference materials. Scholarships to attend the workshops are available and limited on a first-come, first-served basis. The scholarship includes the registration fee and workshop materials. Those organizations or government entities considering applying for WTT Turnout and Sign grant funds or have received funds are strongly encouraged to attend the workshop.
Interpretive sign workshop registration

Destination Marketing Specialist (DMS) Program
Wyoming Travel & Tourism has developed a professional certification program for individuals who work with the traveling public. The purpose of the program is to acknowledge frontline personnel as certified travel professionals, develop a trained and knowledgeable workforce for the travel and tourism industry, and create a more visitor friendly Wyoming. 

The certification program consists of three levels of recognition with each level increasing in difficulty. Candidates will be tested on their knowledge of the state of Wyoming and how well they can access information. Topics include, but are not limited to, geography, history, culture, traveler safety, flora and fauna, attractions, hunting and fishing, and the economic impact of travel and tourism. For test dates and locations contact Leslie Kedelty, Industry Services Manager, 307.777.2839 or leslie.kedelty@visitwyo.gov
To learn more about the program, click here.
Download an application packet here.

Customer Service and Information Centers
Customer Service Representatives answer traveler inquiries by phone, e-mail, and through information centers. Centers are located in Cheyenne, Laramie, Sundance and Sheridan. Materials that meet brochure guidelines for tourism businesses and local destinations are distributed through these centers at no charge. An application form must be submitted to participate in the program. Contact Steve Kelso, Supervisor, Visitor Information Centers, at 307.777.2883 or steve.kelso@visitwyo.gov.
Click here for the Welcome Center Collateral Distribution