Election Season Is an Opportunity to Talk About Tourism
Election season comes with plenty of noise. For Iowa’s tourism industry, it also creates an opportunity. Candidates are traveling the state, meeting with organizations and listening to Iowans about the […]
Beyond the Crowd: What Tourism Brings to Iowa
Beyond the Crowd: What Tourism Brings to Iowa By Iowa Travel Industry Partners This summer, millions of people across the country had a reason to see Iowa. Some watched […]
iTIP RECOGNIZES GOVERNOR REYNOLDS FOR SUPPORT OF TOURISM
iTIP recognized Governor Kim Reynolds for her service to Iowa and longstanding support of the state’s tourism industry during the opening ceremonies of the Iowa State Fair on August 13, […]
iTIP BEGINS FY27 WITH NEW STRATEGIC PLAN AND BOARD LEADERSHIP
iTIP is beginning Fiscal Year 2027 with a new three-year strategic plan and volunteer leadership committed to strengthening Iowa’s tourism industry. Five years after its founding, iTIP has grown into […]
2026 Iowa Group Travel Guide Now Available
Every destination has a story to tell. The challenge is getting that story in front of the tour operators and group travel planners who are building tomorrow’s itineraries. Published every […]
iTIP Celebrates Tourism Excellence and Honors Industry Leaders at 2026 Summer Celebration
Iowa Travel Industry Partners (iTIP) recognized outstanding individuals, organizations, businesses, and destinations from across the state during its annual Summer Celebration Awards Ceremony held June 9 at Hotel Millwright in […]
Inside the Dome – 2026: Session Review
2026 Legislative Session Wraps Up: Key Takeaways for Iowa’s Tourism Industry The 2026 legislative session officially concluded on May 3 after lawmakers worked 12 days beyond the 100-day per diem […]
2026 Statewide Tourism & Hospitality Awards Announced
2026 Statewide Tourism & Hospitality Awards Announced BURLINGTON, IOWA (May 22, 2026) – Iowa Travel Industry Partners (iTIP), the leading statewide association of the tourism and hospitality industry, has […]
iTIP & Travel Iowa Launch FAM Tour Support Fund
iTIP, in partnership with Travel Iowa, is proud to launch the new FAM Tour Support Fund — a program designed to help Iowa destinations introduce qualified meeting planners to the […]
Elevate Iowa Tourism: Education Scholarship Awards Final Round of 2026 Funding
Program supports 28 tourism professionals statewide with $40,000 in funding iTIP, in partnership with the Iowa Tourism Office, a division of the Iowa Economic Development Authority, […]
5 Takeaways for Iowa from the 2026 Sports Tourism Industry Report
Sports tourism continues to be one of the most powerful segments of the visitor economy, and new national data underscores just how significant the industry has become. According to the […]
TOURISM LEADERS AND LEGISLATORS CONNECT AT IOWA TOURISM NIGHT
TOURISM LEADERS AND LEGISLATORS CONNECT AT IOWA TOURISM NIGHT (Des Moines, IA) – Tourism professionals from across Iowa gathered with state legislators on January 21, 2026, for Iowa Tourism Night, […]