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Economic
Vitality
Ozarks South Central Tourism is kicking off a giving campaign #comingtogetherforcommunities. Help us as we continue to build a regional destination to bring economic vitality to our small towns and rural spaces in South Central Missouri. Rural Tourism is growing in communities that have not seen growth for some time, and we invite you to be part of that growth!
Visitors who stay in our local lodging, dine in our restaurants, enjoy farm-to-table experiences, purchase memories from our unique shops, museums and attractions, and visit our rich farmlands, farm stands, and farmer’s markets – will bring new dollars in that bolster the economics of South Central Missouri.
3
Counties
Two under the poverty line
16
Communities
12 under 2,000 in population
43
Million
Missouri
Visitors
$17.2
Billion
Missouri
Tourism Revenues
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Tourism Works!
Did you know that tourism has become one of the world's largest industries, and within that, its one of the fastest growing economic sectors. It's pretty wild! For many countries tourism is seen as a main instrument for regional development, as it stimulates new economic activities. Such as sales, jobs, income, and tax revenues. This is not only true for regions abroad, this is true for developing local regional destinations as well. For instance, what we are doing here in Douglas, Webster, and Wright County Missouri, as we work to bring new economic activity to our communities.
Get to Know Us
Ozarks South Central Tourism (OSCT) has been working to strengthen the tri-county region of Douglas, Webster, and Wright county for three years. We are working hard to bring economic vitality to the small towns and country spaces. We thank you for your vital support which allows us to continue making such a meaningful and lasting impact.
