Tourism in Kansas...Why does it Matter?

Bridgette Jobe, Kansas Tourism Director

Bridgette Jobe officially began her role as the Director of Kansas Tourism in July 2019.  Before moving into her role at the State of Kansas, Bridgette served as the Executive Director with the Kansas City Kansas Convention & Visitors Bureau. It was in her twenty-one years at the KCK CVB, Bridgette found her love for Tourism Management and for travel in Kansas. 

While at the Kansas City Kansas Convention & Visitors Bureau, Bridgette was actively involved in many state and regional tourism organizations.  She is a past president of the Travel Industry Association of Kansas.  She served as chairman of the Governor’s Council on Travel and Tourism.   In 2019, Bridgette was presented the Hospitality Leadership Award by the Kansas City Area Hotel and Lodging Association. 

As the Director of Kansas Tourism, Bridgette leads a dedicated staff of tourism professionals whose mission is to inspire travel to and throughout Kansas. 

Bridgette resides in Kansas City KS where she raised her three sons and is a very proud grandma of eight grandchildren who all call Kansas home.