Energy must replace cash for CVB

At the Argosy Casino on Tuesday, more than 250 Riverbend tourism advocates made for a raucous event, revving up for another season of visitors.

Representatives of several local attractions took the stage, tossing promotional schwag to a cheering crowd. The event gushed with positivity — but optimism is becoming increasingly scarce amongst convention and visitors bureaus across the state.

Alton’s CVB is still waiting on $300,000 in state funds.

“We need to get excited,” Alton CVB President Brett Stawar said with a grin. He knows all too well the challenge he’s up against.

Read more at The Telegraph.