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Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism launches second round grants, online store and itineraries for 250th
Summary
Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism announced the second round of MA250 grants, a new online merchandise store, a lunch‑and‑learn series, and revised “revolutionary itineraries” aimed at driving tourism around 250th anniversary programming.
The Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MA 250) provided updates on grant programs, outreach and marketing tied to the state 250th commemoration.
Director Fox announced that the second round of Massachusetts 250 grants is open and that the agency will host a webinar for applicants at 11 a.m. the next day; registration is required. Fox also said the office launched an online store selling licensed Massachusetts 250 merchandise including hats, T‑shirts and beach towels.
MA 250 has started a biweekly “lunch and learn” series to share best practices among cultural and tourism organizations; the next session will feature the Concord Museum. The office said it retooled earlier plans for monthly “revolutionary weekends” into curated 24‑, 36‑ and 48‑hour itineraries developed with Regional Tourism Councils to encourage travel to themed sites across the state.
Fox invited commissioners and organizations to the Massachusetts Governor’s Conference on Travel and Tourism in Springfield in March and noted that materials and links were being shared in the meeting chat. She also said her staff was participating in outreach while temporarily participating in the meeting from an off‑site location due to an evacuation of her building.
Commissioners asked a clarifying question about webinar time and registration logistics; Director Fox confirmed the webinar would be on Zoom at 11 a.m. and that registration is required.
