Branson is located within a day's drive of 1/3 of the country's population and this makes us very accessible to families looking for world-class entertainment, theme parks, shopping, and outdoor and lake recreation. |
Branson will always be a slice of America. We never intend to alienate our base. . . . [But] we're aiming at a new market that might be more upscale -- people who have a preconceived notion that Branson is just country shows, traffic, buses and senior travelers. |
I don't believe that we need a casino to enhance our economic development around here. |
It will introduce people to what we have to offer. The quality of the production is outstanding, and the talent is very good. |
Our board has been very consistent and aggressive in its opposition to the expansion of gambling outside the existing confines of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. |
Visitors will be treated to an unprecedented variety of live entertainment and vacation thrills in 2006. |
We realize that while millions of dollars have been spent on new roads, many visitors don't yet know about them. |