Budget-Friendly Branson Brings Back "Gas Buster" Cards

/PRNewswire / -- Responding to the current economic situation, the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and CVB is once again offering summer visitors a Gas Buster discount card. Good at dozens of live music shows, area attractions, lodging properties, retail shops and restaurants, the card is worth a total of $50 off purchases. Folks signing up for the 2009 Gas Buster discount card will also have a chance to win a Grand Prize Getaway to Branson!

"Bringing back the Gas Buster discount card, Branson is helping people save some money on their vacation. Area businesses are willing to work together so that visitors can afford to do all the things they would like to do when they come to Branson," according to Cathy Rigby, starring as Peter Pan at the Mansion Theatre. "I have six family members of all ages joining me in Branson. They are here because there is something for everyone! If you are looking for museums, theme parks, golf, lakes, along with shopping, dining and world-class entertainment, you will find it all in Branson."

Between June 1 and Sept. 30, 2009, the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and CVB will give a Gas Buster discount card to anyone who presents a valid drivers' license and a minimum of $40 in gas receipts incurred within 48 hours of their arrival at the Chamber's Welcome Center, located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 65 and Missouri Highway 248 in Branson. Gas Buster card holders are automatically entered to win the grand prize 4-day/3-night vacation for four to Branson, which will be awarded on September 30, 2009.

Gas Buster discount cards and the list of participating sponsors will be issued only from the Chamber/CVB Welcome Center. Business hours are 8am to 5pm, Monday through Saturday, and 10am to 4pm on Sundays. Gas Buster promotion runs from June 1 through Sept. 30, 2009. For more information, check out www.ExploreBranson.com or call 800-214-3661.