Advocate to Preserve Tourism Funding
In recent years, Iowa’s tourism sector has experienced historic levels of funding from the state legislature. This infusion of financial support has been instrumental in propelling initiatives like Destination Iowa, […]
Urgent: Preserve Iowa’s School Start Date – Take Action Now!
iTIP, as the statewide association devoted to supporting Iowa’s travel and hospitality sector, plays a pivotal role in advocating for policies that benefit our industry. I bring to your attention […]
Tourism Industry Shares Impact with Elected Officials
The Iowa Travel Industry Partners (iTIP) association gathered statewide partners for Tourism Legislative Night with Iowa’s elected officials on January 17, 2024. Conversations taking place at Curate in Downtown Des […]
Statewide Tourism & Hospitality Awards Announced
DES MOINES (May 16, 2023) – Iowa Travel Industry Partners (iTIP), the leading statewide association of the tourism and hospitality industry, has announced the recipients of the inaugural iTIP Awards. […]
Legislative Session Recap – 2023
Thursday, May 4, Sine Die, marked the last day of the first session of the 90th Iowa General Assembly. Legislators were able to reach an agreement on the FY2024 budget […]
Iowa Travel Industry Partners Moves Travel Forward This National Travel and Tourism Week
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the annual industry celebration [Iowa][May 10, 2023] — National Travel and Tourism Week, (NTTW) the annual celebration of the contributions of the U.S. […]
FACE-TO-FACE MEETINGS ARE Critical
FACE-TO-FACE MEETINGS ARE Critical TO STRONGER ECONOMIES AND BUSINESSES IT’S TIME TO FACE THE FACTS: Meetings are essential to Iowa. They also matter deeply to those who visit us […]
TRAVEL & HOSPITALITY LEADERS ADVANCE LEADERSHIP SKILLS
(Fort Dodge, IA) – Iowa Travel Industry Partners (iTIP) and the Iowa Travel Industry Partners Foundation gathered statewide partners to host the iLEAD Leadership Symposium February 23 – 24, 2023. […]
IOWA’S HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY SHARES IMPACT OF TOURISM
(Des Moines, IA) – The Iowa Travel Industry Partners (iTIP) association gathered statewide partners for Tourism Legislative Night with Iowa’s elected officials January 17, 2023. Conversations taking place at Curate […]
2022 Iowa Tour Guide Provides Inspiration for Group Travel Opportunities
Iowa boasts a wealth of itinerary options perfect for any group, and this year’s new state tour guide helps planners craft the ideal trip At the heart of the Midwest, […]