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, […]
HISTORIC LEGISLATIVE SESSION FOR TOURISM
Iowa’s legislative session finally came to a close in the early morning hours of May 25, 2022. Now that there has been time to let the dust settle, we can […]
2022 Joe Taylor Vision Award Presented to Carrie Koelker
The Joe Taylor Vision Award is presented annually to an Iowa tourism leader whose exceptional work and achievements not only advance his or her community but the future of Iowa’s […]
Lerud to Continue Leadership of iTIP
Iowa Travel Industry Partners (iTIP), a statewide organization representing the travel, tourism, and hospitality industry, has hired Chelsea Lerud as its Executive Director. Lerud has been serving as the organization’s […]
Not One, But TWO New Tourism Funding Opportunities
April 6, 2022 was a huge day for Iowa’s tourism partners as two new funding opportunities were announced. These announcements come at the perfect time as the industry is gearing […]
Human Trafficking Prevention Requirements for Lodging Providers
Requirement for Lodging Providers The Iowa Department of Public Safety has launched a statewide human trafficking initiative with lodging providers. The initiative is in response to Iowa Code 80.45A and […]
IOWA SHOWCASED TO TOUR OPERATORS FROM NORTH AMERICA
(Grapevine, TX) – Iowa Travel Industry Partners (iTIP) was proud to attend and sponsor American Bus Association Marketplace (ABA) 2022 in Grapevine, Texas January 8 – 11, 2022. The American […]
IOWA’S TOURISM INDUSTRY SHARES IMPACT WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS
(Des Moines, IA) – The Iowa Travel Industry Partners association gathered statewide partners for Tourism Legislative Night with Iowa’s elected officials on January 18, 2022. Conversations taking place at Wooly’s […]
iTIP Shows Support to Governor Reynolds “This is Iowa” Campaign
Dear Editor: The Iowa travel and hospitality industry, which naturally relies on people moving from place to place, was impacted to the tune of a 46.1% decline in employment as […]
iTIP Announces New Interim Director
Iowa Travel Industry Partners (iTIP), has hired Chelsea Lerud as its Interim Director. Lerud has served as the Executive Director of the Greater Burlington Iowa Convention & Visitors Bureau since 2014.