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Visit Wichita, the destination marketing organization for Wichita and Sedgwick County, Kansas, proudly announces it has selected Paradise as its new public relations agency of record. The St. Petersburg, FL-based agency will be responsible for promoting all Wichita tourism offerings to national media outlets.

“We are thrilled to be working with the Paradise team of such talented and successful public relations professionals. Wichita is a vibrant, dynamic community with history, heritage, sports, nature, world-class art, culture, entrepreneurial spirit and an insatiable belief that all are welcome in the Heart of the Country. We are very excited to work with Paradise to tell Wichita’s fascinating story to a broader national audience.”

Susie Santo, Visit Wichita President and CEO

Recognized by the National Parks Service as an American World War II Heritage City, Wichita is also known as the “Air Capital of the World.” The birthplace of Beechcraft, Cessna, Learjet, Mooney and Stearman, Wichita is the largest aircraft manufacturer in the world. With bespoke arts and events, a diverse culture scene, more than 1,000 restaurants, wineries and breweries, and up-and-coming chefs and mixologists, it’s no wonder Wichita is a top-rated destination for foodies and digital nomads.

Bustling downtown riverfront pathways have six major museums and cultural centers and the Keeper of the Plains, a 44-foot-tall sculpture that overlooks the confluence of the Big River and Arkansas River. Outdoor enthusiasts, adventure seekers, bikers, and hikers flock to Wichita for the areas 144 parks, more than 5,000 acres of public park lands and spaces, including the Chisholm Greenway and the iconic Sedgwick County Zoo, one of the top ten largest zoo in the U.S and the most popular outdoor attraction in Kansas. Tanganyika Wildlife Park is the only park in the US with ten interactive encounters where you can touch, feed and even swim with unique species.

“Wichita has so much to offer visitors from all over the country. We’re excited to bring much-deserved attention from national media to the area by creating campaigns that showcase what makes Wichita truly unique and memorable. As the Heart of the Country, Wichita is within easy reach of millions of visitors looking for new places of interest to travel. It’s our honor to passionately communicate that Wichita is a truly must-experience destination.”

Cris Duschek, Chief Communications Officer for Paradise

About Visit Wichita
Visit Wichita, the Heart of the Country, is the official destination marketing organization for Wichita County and Sedgwick County. Serving as a resource for leisure, business, sports and meetings, groups, convention, and special event visitor information, Visit Wichita tourism brings in more than six million visitors annually and contributes more than $1 billion to the local economy. Vibrant and multicultural with Native-American, African American and aviation history and heritage, the Wichita areas also plays home to some iconic national brands, including Cessna, Coleman, Beechcraft, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Learjet, the original Pizza Hut, and White Castle. To learn more, go to visitwichita.com.