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There are basically two ways to plan a trip to Branson, Missouri, yourself or through a Branson vacation planning service. Paul Miller, General Manager of the Branson Tourism Center, one of Branson’s largest and most respected vacation planning services, is a 13 year veteran of helping people have a great Branson experience. He suggests that both first time and repeat Branson visitors can enhance their Branson experience through the convenience of using a Branson vacation planning service, such as the Branson Tourism Center.
Outside of just wanting to do it themselves, Miller says it has been his experience that the major reasons people don’t use a Branson vacation planning services to help plan their Branson trip are they don’t realize the value and convenience of using such services, believe it costs more to use them, is inconvenient, and are worried about giving their personal information over the phone or internet. He suggests that with all the choices available in Branson, shows and their scheduling; attractions; different types of hotels and lodging, not only in terms of pricing, but location and other activities, that the use of a Branson vacation planning service such as the Branson Tourism Center could enhance the overall enjoyment of the Branson experience.
Although he can’t speak for other Branson vacation planning services, Miller can discuss how the company he works with, the Branson Tourism Center (BTC), addresses some of the concerns people have expressed. “It doesn’t get much more convenient,” said Miller. “All people have to do is dial Branson Tourism Center’s toll free number 1-800-785-1550, any day of the year except Christmas, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. and they will be speaking with a trained BTC Travel Specialist who will be happy to help them plan their Branson trip and answer any questions they may have about Branson.
In terms of cost for BTC’s services, there is none. All Branson Tourism Center’s services are free and there is no additional charge of any kind added to their prices. “In fact,” Miller said, “because of the great relationships BTC has with the theatres, hotels and attractions it deals with, the chances are excellent, especially when you bundle or package lodging, shows and attractions, that a you will actually save money using Branson Tourism Center’s services.
While understanding peoples concerns about disclosing their personal information over the phone or internet, Miller points out that the Branson Tourism Center is one of Branson’s largest and most trusted Branson vacation planning services and has sold over 2 million Branson show tickets. In addition, it is an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Southwest Missouri with an A+ rating and is a member of, among other organizations, the Branson Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau, American Society of Travel Agents, American Bus Association, and the Branson Lakes Area Lodging Association.
Miller points out that Branson Tourism Center offers a full range of Branson travel services including a Groups and Reunions Department, 1-800-268-4014; Travel Agency, 1-800-785-2176 and Special Events Department, 1-800-268-2684. In addition to its own website, www.BransonTourismCenter.com, BTC owns and operates Branson’s first and most trafficked destination web site, www.Branson.Com. It can be reached by either calling their toll free number 1-800-785-1550 or through their website.