In the St. Louis Business Journal: Tourism is crucial to the future of St. Louis — the arts lead the way with new RACSTL initiative

August 23, 2024

As seen in the St. Louis Business Journal, the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis understands the necessity of a strong tourism sector in St. Louis and launched a new initiative in April 2023 to bring more tourists to the region to experience the arts, StLouisArts.org. The brand provides an immersive, comprehensive arts experience to local residents and attracts tourists from across the country. It recently added a new feature called “Find Your Vibe” which gives users a unique search tool to find what they love in St. Louis.

“We’re seeing incredible engagement from markets outside of St. Louis,” said Angie Peters, VP of Growth and Development. “People aren’t just clicking on our ads; they are actually using the website to plan their visit and explore what St. Louis has to offer in the arts.”

Top 15 cities visiting StLouisArts.org, January-July 2024

  1. Chicago
  2. Dallas
  3. Atlanta
  4. Ashburn
  5. Charlotte
  6. St. Louis
  7. Nashville
  8. Indianapolis
  9. Kansas City
  10. Columbus
  11. Minneapolis
  12. Denver
  13. Detroit
  14. Oklahoma City
  15. Omaha

CLICK HERE to read the St. Louis Business Journal article for free and learn more about how the Regional Arts Commission is paving the way for arts and culture tourism in St. Louis.