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, […]
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 […]