Press Releases Keep up with the latest at Visit Independence, from news within the division to updates on major tourism projects and events. For all news and press updates from the City of Independence, click here. April 2021April 7 – “Haunted Independence” campaign wins international tourism industry recognitionJanuary 2020Jan. 28 – Celebrate National Plan for Vacation Day with the City of IndependenceNovember 2019Nov. 4 – Missouri Life Magazine honors four Independence visitor attractionsOctober 2019Oct. 14 – Silverstein Eye Centers Arena has estimated $29.7 million economic impact