BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//iTIP - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:iTIP X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for iTIP REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T045112 CREATED:20250807T193412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T182013Z UID:10000092-1757599200-1757602800@iowatravelindustry.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Affiliate Insights - Building Connections Across Iowa’s Tourism & Events Industry DESCRIPTION:Join us for a collaborative conversation with three of iTIP’s Affiliate Members to learn more about the unique roles they play in shaping Iowa’s tourism and events landscape. Hear from the executive directors of the Association of Iowa Fairs (representing county and district fairs across the state)\, the Iowa PGA (supporting golf professionals\, courses\, and tournaments)\, and the Iowa Gaming Association (advocating on behalf of Iowa’s commercial casinos). Each leader will share how their organization supports members\, promotes economic impact\, and creates opportunities within their sector. Let’s have a conversation on how we can all work together to build strong partnerships and a more connected industry. \nThis event is open to any iTIP member. Be sure to register to gain the Microsoft Teams meeting login information. \nRegister: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d8c6c8c4-f4a7-45a4-b137-436be98ab1f7@91390cd9-931b-46b5-85b2-3c171adaa5ac \n  \nPRESENTER: \nTom Barnes: Executive Director\, Association of Iowa Fairs\n \nTom Barnes has dedicated his life to advancing Iowa’s fair industry and building stronger communities through service and leadership. He currently serves as Executive Director of the Association of Iowa Fairs\, a role he has held since 1997. In addition\, Tom has been at the helm of the Mighty Howard County Fair in Cresco for over four decades\, where he continues to serve as Executive Secretary of the Howard County Agricultural Society. \nOutside of his work in fairs\, Tom is Vice President of Cresco Building Service and an active community leader in his hometown of Cresco. \n  \nMary Earnhardt: Executive Director\, Iowa Gaming Association\nMary Earnhardt is the President and CEO of the Iowa Gaming Association\, which is the statewide trade association of Iowa’s 19 commercial casinos. Prior to taking on this role\, Earnhardt has spent her professional career working for the Iowa Legislative Branch\, in private-sector government relations\, and on political campaigns in Iowa. \n  \n  \nGreg Mason: Executive Director\, Iowa PGA\n \nGreg Mason is the Executive Director of the Iowa PGA Section and the Iowa PGA Foundation\, representing over 280 PGA professionals and associates across Iowa. A PGA Member since 1988\, Greg brings deep experience in course operations\, player development\, and association leadership. \nHe has helped grow the Section’s reach and impact\, guiding strategic efforts that support both professional development and community engagement. Greg is also a founding member of the G.I.V.E. Foundation\, which provides golf opportunities for injured veterans. As well as a five-time Bill Strausbaugh Award winner and has been named Iowa PGA Golf Professional of the Year. URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/webinar-affiliate-connections/ LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Member,Public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iowatravelindustry.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Webinar_Affiliate-Insights.png ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T045112 CREATED:20250807T145502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T154833Z UID:10000091-1755180000-1755183600@iowatravelindustry.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Navigating Alcohol Licensing for Community Events DESCRIPTION:As summer winds down\, communities across Iowa continue to plan fall and winter festivals – and it’s never too early to start thinking ahead to next year’s spring and summer events. Join the Alcohol & Tax Compliance Division of the Iowa Department of Revenue for an informative webinar covering recent changes and ongoing requirements for alcohol licensing at special events. Whether you’re a seasoned event organizer or planning your first community gathering\, this session will help ensure you’re up to date and fully compliant with state regulations. \nThis event is open to any iTIP member. Be sure to register to gain the Microsoft Teams meeting login information. \nRegister: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9afbef40-95a6-4593-90cc-c085d89faafd@91390cd9-931b-46b5-85b2-3c171adaa5ac \n  \nPRESENTER: \nNathan Beyer: Revenue Service Specialist for Iowa Department of Revenue Alcohol & Tax Compliance Division URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/webinar-navigating-alcohol-licensing/ LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Member,Public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iowatravelindustry.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Webinar_IDR_Alcohol-Licensing.png ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T045112 CREATED:20250506T160147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T160147Z UID:10000086-1752760800-1752764400@iowatravelindustry.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Maximizing Iowa’s Meetings & Conventions Potential DESCRIPTION:iTIP invites you to explore the results of a comprehensive evaluation of Iowa’s meetings and conventions marketing efforts\, conducted by Whereabout. This research highlights how Iowa stacks up against competitive destinations\, what planners are looking for today\, and how local communities and venues can better align their strategies to capture more business. If meetings and conferences are part of your destination’s future\, this is a can’t-miss session. \nThis event is open to any iTIP member. Be sure to register to gain the Microsoft Teams meeting login information. \nRegister: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/11c6854d-48a0-47ac-a335-8106900d8a9e@91390cd9-931b-46b5-85b2-3c171adaa5ac \nThis project was supported in part by the Iowa Tourism Office. \nPRESENTER: \nMatthew Landkamer: Owner\, Whereabout\nMatthew is a destination strategist\, change leader\, and idea generator. For nearly a decade\, his work has been focused on helping destinations think strategically about their organization\, their visitor economy\, and their place. He has helped state tourism agencies and local DMOs across the country with destination planning\, strategic planning\, research\, organizational redesigns\, and change management. \n  \n  \n Stacy Humphrey: Strategic Planner\, Whereabout\nMatthew is a destination strategist\, change leader\, and idea generator. For nearly a decade\, his work has been focused on helping destinations think strategically about their organization\, their visitor economy\, and their place. He has helped state tourism agencies and local DMOs across the country with destination planning\, strategic planning\, research\, organizational redesigns\, and change management. URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/webinar-maximizing-iowas-meetings-conventions-potential/ LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Member,Public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iowatravelindustry.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Webinar_Whereabout_Meetings.png ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T045112 CREATED:20250506T160151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T160151Z UID:10000085-1752156000-1752159600@iowatravelindustry.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Reimagining Iowa’s Group Tour Strategy DESCRIPTION:Join iTIP and Whereabout for a first look at the findings of Iowa’s new Group Tour Market Study. This in-depth research explores the current state of Iowa’s group tour landscape\, emerging trends\, and opportunities to grow and adapt in a changing tourism environment. Whether you’re a destination marketer\, attraction\, lodging provider\, or group tour operator\, this session will offer valuable\, actionable insights to guide your efforts in attracting and serving group travelers more effectively. \nThis event is open to any iTIP member. Be sure to register to gain the Microsoft Teams meeting login information. \nRegister: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7f49c035-5d47-4663-be92-1433219bea57@91390cd9-931b-46b5-85b2-3c171adaa5ac \nThis project was supported in part by the Iowa Tourism Office. \nPRESENTER: \nMatthew Landkamer: Owner\, Whereabout\nMatthew is a destination strategist\, change leader\, and idea generator. For nearly a decade\, his work has been focused on helping destinations think strategically about their organization\, their visitor economy\, and their place. He has helped state tourism agencies and local DMOs across the country with destination planning\, strategic planning\, research\, organizational redesigns\, and change management. \n  \n  \n Stacy Humphrey: Strategic Planner\, Whereabout\nMatthew is a destination strategist\, change leader\, and idea generator. For nearly a decade\, his work has been focused on helping destinations think strategically about their organization\, their visitor economy\, and their place. He has helped state tourism agencies and local DMOs across the country with destination planning\, strategic planning\, research\, organizational redesigns\, and change management. URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/webinar-reimagining-iowas-group-tour-strategy/ LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Member,Public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iowatravelindustry.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Webinar_Whereabout_Group-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T045112 CREATED:20240912T215901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T162646Z UID:10000074-1747317600-1747321200@iowatravelindustry.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Travel Intent Targeting – How to Get in Front of People Ready to Book DESCRIPTION:In today’s competitive tourism landscape\, reaching travelers at the right moment is key to driving visitation. This webinar will explore Travel Intent Targeting\, a powerful strategy that allows destinations\, attraction and lodging business to connect with potential visitors actively planning their next trip. \nJoin Orange 142\, a leader in destination marketing\, as we dive into: \n\nWhat travel intent data is and how it works\nThe best digital advertising tactics to reach in-market travelers\nReal-world examples of successful intent-based campaigns\nStrategies to maximize budget and ROI\n\nWhether you’re a small DMO or a larger destination\, attraction\, or a lodging business this session will equip you with actionable insights to attract more visitors and increase overnight stays or visitation. \nThis event is open to any iTIP member. Be sure to register to gain the Microsoft Teams meeting login information. \nRegister: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/919aac30-b036-4368-ad84-04f9d4bb8df4@91390cd9-931b-46b5-85b2-3c171adaa5ac \n  \nPRESENTER: \nCliff Ward: Director\, Business Development – Orange 142 \n  URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/webinar-travel-intent/ LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Member,Public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iowatravelindustry.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Webinar_Orange_TravelIntent.png ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T045112 CREATED:20250305T183645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T184256Z UID:10000083-1746108000-1746111600@iowatravelindustry.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Key Takeaways for Winning in Meetings & Sports Tourism DESCRIPTION:Join industry experts Alison (Ali) and Mike from Northstar Meetings Group as they present the latest insights shaping the meetings and sports tourism industries. Ali will share key findings from Northstar’s Planner Pulse Survey\, highlighting current trends\, planner concerns\, and actionable strategies to attract more business. Mike will dive into the latest State of the Industry Report from Sports ETA\, covering sports traveler spending\, economic impact\, and what event rights holders are looking for in host destinations. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable data-driven insights and position your destination for success. \nBe sure to register to gain the Microsoft Teams meeting login information. \nRegister: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b7f525ea-a70c-4dff-a3b9-cdca3b62c930@91390cd9-931b-46b5-85b2-3c171adaa5ac \n  \nPRESENTERS: \nAli Best\, Business Development Director – Meetings and Incentives for Northstar Meetings Group\nAlison brings over 25 years of hotel and DMO experience to her role and has held leadership positions in Whistler\, Santa Monica and Oakland. She has also spent 4 years as EVP of Membership for Destinations International. She loves to help destinations and properties through consultative marketing and enjoys working with Customer Advisory Boards and stakeholders to develop meaningful campaigns. She is often asked to speak at industry events and is passionate about developing a strong bench of emerging leaders for the industry. \n  \nMike Greco\, Business Development Director – Sports for Northstar Meetings Group/SportsTravel\nIn Mike’s role\, he manages and develops strategic partnerships/accounts for the Sports Division’s global product portfolio: TEAMS Conference + Expo\, EsportsTravel Summit\, TEAMS Europe\, SportsTravel Leadership Forum\, and SportsTravel Media & Marketing\, covering over 15+ markets. Mike specializes in bringing together partners\, sports organizations\, and key stakeholders to create mutually beneficial opportunities in sports. URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/webinar-key-takeaways-for-winning-in-meetings-sports-tourism/ LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Member,Public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iowatravelindustry.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Webinar_Northstar_2025.png ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T045112 CREATED:20240906T211541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T165246Z UID:10000072-1745503200-1745506800@iowatravelindustry.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Positioning Small Markets as Prime Meeting Destinations DESCRIPTION:Looking to position your destination as a prime meeting spot to beat out larger competitors? Join us on April 24 for a webinar presented by Small Market Meetings as their team share ideas and tips to make your destination stand out. \nAttend to hear insights from meeting planners and the industry to help you grow your meetings business. In a world where planners have an abundance of locales to choose from\, stand out by showcasing what makes meetings seamless and memorable at your destination. \nThis event is open to any iTIP member. Be sure to register to gain the Microsoft Teams meeting login information. \nRegister: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/01b638c8-91b6-48df-b187-4b0aad6e262d@91390cd9-931b-46b5-85b2-3c171adaa5ac \n  \nPRESENTERS: \nRachel Crick\, Staff Writer & Project Coordinator of The Group Travel Leader / Small Market Meetings Magazine (Pioneer Publishing) \nRachel Crick is the staff writer and project coordinator at The Group Travel Leader and its sister company\, Pioneer Publishing. She writes articles for four publications\, The Group Travel Leader\, Small Market Meetings\, Select Traveler\, and Going on Faith. She oversees the company’s social media and custom publishing projects and is also the author of the magazine’s column “Bridging the Gap\,” which provides perspective from the newest generation of meeting and event professionals to enter the industry. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and sociology from the University of Kentucky and lives in Lexington\, Kentucky. \n \nKyle Anderson\, Vice President of Sales & Marketing of The Group Travel Leader / Small Market Meetings Magazine (Pioneer Publishing) \nA 2018 graduate of the University of Kentucky from the Hospitality Management and Tourism Program\, Kyle has been working with the company for over 6 years. When not at work\, you can catch Kyle enjoying Kentucky bourbon or watching Kentucky Athletics. He also enjoys traveling with his wife and spending time at home with his two dogs. Pioneer Publishing in Lexington\, KY the owner of the Small Market Meetings Magazine and The Group Travel Leader. \n  \n  URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/webinar-small-market-meetings/ LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Member,Public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iowatravelindustry.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Webinar_SMM_2025.png ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T045112 CREATED:20240906T210550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T193244Z UID:10000071-1743084000-1743087600@iowatravelindustry.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Tourism Blogging: Content Drives SEO & Attracts Visitors DESCRIPTION:We get it. It’s easy for your website’s blog to become an afterthought in your overall content strategy. It’s hard to stay motivated writing about another destination guide that will get lost in the thousands of other posts just like it. However\, a thoughtful and relevant blogging strategy can make a huge impact on your website’s user engagement and overall traffic\, boosting your SEO and giving your blog a more meaningful purpose. We’ll talk through what it takes to write compelling content that wanderlust-driven readers actually want to consume\, along with why blogging is a powerful SEO tool. Learn how keyword research can help you better serve your website’s visitors by creating posts founded in real trip-planning search queries and how authentic travel experiences build trust for your readers and search engines. Take this opportunity to refocus your blogging strategy and increase your website traffic in the process! \nLearning Objectives: \n\nWhy blogging is a powerful SEO tool and how it promotes user engagement\nRanch-style blogging versus skyscraper blogging\nHow to write a blog that website visitors want to read and highlights what makes your destination special\nHow keyword research can help you write content around high-volume organic search queries\nGenerative AI’s impact on blogging\nStrategies to ensure your blogs are ADA-compliant\nHow to be intentional with blog authorship\nRecognize internal/external linking opportunities presented by having a blog on your site (including tagging and showing related content on landing pages)\nHow to use your website’s blogging strategy to support your Google Business Profile\n\nLearning objectives boiled down to 3 points: \n\nUnderstand the power of blogging for SEO and user engagement to learn how best to target high-volume organic search queries.\nDifferentiate between ranch-style and skyscraper blogging techniques while developing strategic content creation skills that keep in mind keywords\, authorship\, ADA compliance\, and the impact of generative AI.\nLearning how blogging can improve your overall site structure through authorship and internal and external linking opportunities.\n\n  \nThis event is open to any iTIP member. Be sure to register to gain the Microsoft Teams meeting login information. \nRegister: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0a535eb4-ff25-4855-8d5f-342d92f599d6@91390cd9-931b-46b5-85b2-3c171adaa5ac \n  \nPRESENTERS: \nJim Hover\, Web Development Director\, McDaniels Marketing\nWhen it comes to building your website\, you want to have someone on your side that loves to take hundreds of moving pieces\, pull them all together and package it with a big\, red bow. Lucky for you\, that person is Jim. Some might say he’s been perfecting these skills for decades with his love of science\, crossword puzzles\, Super Mario worlds and nerd-level deck-building games. But no matter the source\, he’s definitely able to tap into the Force. He’ll help you launch a website that has been expertly built\, relentlessly tested and 100% delivers the very best user experience to help you reach your goals. He’s also got a few years of teaching high schoolers under his belt\, so rest easy knowing you’ll have all the tools and training you need to effortlessly manage your new site. \n  \nZach Singleton\, SEO Specialist\, McDaniels Marketing\nZach understands the importance of telling a good story. In fact\, a story can be found anywhere — even something like a mix CD can transport a reader to another time and place. That’s why Zach puts so much time and energy into your website\, ensuring your online presence tells the story of your brand and is properly optimized so people can find it. Adaptable and committed\, Zach immerses himself in every project with the same daring attitude that may prompt one to leap recklessly into the chilled waters beneath a bridge in Berlin — er\, not that Zach would know anything about that\, of course. URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/webinar-the-power-of-blogging/ LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Member,Public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iowatravelindustry.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Webinar_Blogging_2025-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T045112 CREATED:20240906T205022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T034928Z UID:10000070-1739455200-1739458800@iowatravelindustry.org SUMMARY:Webinar: 50 Years of Promoting IA to Group Tour Audiences DESCRIPTION:Join Jim Holthaus of Greenspring Media and Group Tour Magazine as he delves into half a century of collaboration in promoting Iowa’s group tour offerings. This engaging session will explore the evolving needs and preferences of Group Tour Operators\, Youth Travel Planners\, Travel Agents\, and other industry professionals. From motorcoach tours to innovative travel solutions\, discover actionable insights and strategies to captivate and cater to group travelers. Whether you’re a seasoned planner or new to the industry\, this conversation is your gateway to unlocking the full potential of Iowa’s vibrant group tour market. \nThis event is open to any iTIP member. Be sure to register to gain the Microsoft Teams meeting login information. \nRegister: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7a98aede-2db4-4000-bd3f-2391dda85ae3@91390cd9-931b-46b5-85b2-3c171adaa5ac \n  \nGreenspring Media Publications: \n\nGroup Tour Magazine – Prints quarterly & total distribution of 25\,000 per issue print & digital.\n\nMedia Kit\nGroup Tour Magazine’s Website – receives over 5000 site clicks and time spent by TOUR OPERATORS\n\n\nHeritage & History Group Tour Magazine\n\nMedia Kit\nOther Specialty Publications\n\n\nYouth Travel Planner\n\nMedia Kit\n\n\n\nPRESENTER: \nJim Holthaus\, Group Tour Magazine (Greenspring): With over 43 years in the hospitality industry\, Jim Holthaus has held diverse and impactful roles. His career highlights include serving as GM\, Riverboat Captain\, and VP of Marketing during the 1982 World Fair in Knoxville\, TN\, and in Greater Cincinnati. In 1996\, Jim became the Executive Director and CEO of a nine-county Convention and Visitors Bureau in Southern West Virginia. Since 2005\, he has been a National Advertising Sales Executive\, bringing his extensive experience and passion for travel to the forefront of the industry. URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/webinar-group-tour-discussion/ LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Member,Public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iowatravelindustry.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Webinar_Groups_2025.png ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T045112 CREATED:20240906T202326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T202326Z UID:10000069-1736431200-1736434800@iowatravelindustry.org SUMMARY:Webinar: What to Expect in the 2025 Legislative Session DESCRIPTION:Hear from iTIP’s lobbyist David Adelman of Cornerstone Government Affairs. David will provide an insider’s look at the upcoming legislative session\, with a focus on the tourism industry’s slate of key issues for the year. This webinar will cover anticipated policy changes\, emerging trends\, and how they may impact tourism and related sectors. Gain actionable insights and prepare your organization for the legislative shifts ahead. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and engaged with the legislative process! \nThis event is open to any iTIP member. Be sure to register to gain the Microsoft Teams meeting login information. \nRegister: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4cbb5b55-6876-4829-a7df-f698d4c48c47@91390cd9-931b-46b5-85b2-3c171adaa5ac \n  \nPRESENTER: \nDavid Adelman\, Cornerstone Government Affairs: David Adelman joined Cornerstone Government Affairs in 2010\, bringing years of substantial experience in grassroots advocacy\, developing and implementing strategic legislative campaigns\, drafting and analyzing legislative language and reports and establishing\, administering and advising political action committees. David has represented facets of the tourism industry as a lobbyist since 2012. URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/webinar-what-to-expect-in-the-2025-legislative-session/ LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States CATEGORIES:Legislative Event,Member,Public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iowatravelindustry.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Webinar_Legislative_2025.png ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T143000 DTSTAMP:20260509T045112 CREATED:20241014T200151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T200632Z UID:10000082-1734012000-1734013800@iowatravelindustry.org SUMMARY:2025 Tourism Priorities: A Virtual Forum with Elected Officials DESCRIPTION:Iowa’s elected officials are invited to join tourism professionals from across the state in an engaging virtual forum to discuss the future of Iowa’s tourism industry and its key priorities for 2025. As tourism continues to play a vital role in Iowa’s economy\, it’s essential to explore innovative strategies that will support the industry’s growth\, sustainability\, and statewide impact. This is an excellent opportunity for elected officials to connect with tourism leaders\, understand the industry’s priorities\, and collaborate on policies that will help grow Iowa’s tourism economy. \nThis forum will provide a platform to learn about and discuss the following 2025 priorities: \n\nPromote Tourism through User-Funded Enhancements\n– Support initiatives allowing for self-sustaining user fees\, which can be reinvested into tourism destinations to improve visitor experiences and boost economic growth across Iowa.\nMaintain Consistent Tourism Funding\n– Advocate for preserving current tourism funding in the state budget\, ensuring continued development and long-term growth for Iowa’s tourism industry.\nFund the Major Tourism Attraction Fund\n– Explore opportunities to secure ongoing support for the Major Tourism Attraction Fund\, aimed at elevating large-scale tourism projects that can increase Iowa’s appeal as a premier destination.\nMaintain Iowa’s Summer Tourism Season\n– Discuss the importance of safeguarding the current school start date of August 23 to maximize the summer tourism season and its economic benefits. This session will also explore options to further enhance summer tourism opportunities across the state.\n\nThis event is open to Iowa’s elected officials and any iTIP Member. \nRSVP here to gain the meeting login credentials. (https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a4156839-6208-4808-85d0-0ce18971c732@91390cd9-931b-46b5-85b2-3c171adaa5ac) URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/virtual-forum-2025-priorities_2/ LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States CATEGORIES:Legislative Event,Member,Public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iowatravelindustry.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Virtual-Forum-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241210T103000 DTSTAMP:20260509T045112 CREATED:20241014T195726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T200725Z UID:10000081-1733824800-1733826600@iowatravelindustry.org SUMMARY:2025 Tourism Priorities: A Virtual Forum with Elected Officials DESCRIPTION:Iowa’s elected officials are invited to join tourism professionals from across the state in an engaging virtual forum to discuss the future of Iowa’s tourism industry and its key priorities for 2025. As tourism continues to play a vital role in Iowa’s economy\, it’s essential to explore innovative strategies that will support the industry’s growth\, sustainability\, and statewide impact. This is an excellent opportunity for elected officials to connect with tourism leaders\, understand the industry’s priorities\, and collaborate on policies that will help grow Iowa’s tourism economy. \nThis forum will provide a platform to learn about and discuss the following 2025 priorities: \n\nPromote Tourism through User-Funded Enhancements\n– Support initiatives allowing for self-sustaining user fees\, which can be reinvested into tourism destinations to improve visitor experiences and boost economic growth across Iowa.\nMaintain Consistent Tourism Funding\n– Advocate for preserving current tourism funding in the state budget\, ensuring continued development and long-term growth for Iowa’s tourism industry.\nFund the Major Tourism Attraction Fund\n– Explore opportunities to secure ongoing support for the Major Tourism Attraction Fund\, aimed at elevating large-scale tourism projects that can increase Iowa’s appeal as a premier destination.\nMaintain Iowa’s Summer Tourism Season\n– Discuss the importance of safeguarding the current school start date of August 23 to maximize the summer tourism season and its economic benefits. This session will also explore options to further enhance summer tourism opportunities across the state.\n\nThis event is open to Iowa’s elected officials and any iTIP Member. \nRSVP here to gain the meeting login credentials. (https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a4156839-6208-4808-85d0-0ce18971c732@91390cd9-931b-46b5-85b2-3c171adaa5ac) URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/virtual-forum-2025-priorities_1/ LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States CATEGORIES:Legislative Event,Member,Public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iowatravelindustry.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Virtual-Forum-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T045112 CREATED:20240904T193714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T195301Z UID:10000068-1730988000-1730991600@iowatravelindustry.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Decoding Google Analytics 4 DESCRIPTION:Join Neapolitan Labs for a webinar on Google Analytics 4 \nUnderstanding the complexities of website performance can be overwhelming\, especially when adjusting to a new platform like Google Analytics 4. Neapolitan Labs will guide you through navigating the platform\, utilizing its key reports\, and identifying the most important metrics. With these tips\, you can better understand your website audience\, empowering you to make more informed decisions that enhance user experience\, drive meaningful results\, and\, ultimately\, encourage users to visit your destination. \nBe sure to register to gain the Microsoft Teams meeting login information. \nRegister: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/46b46bd4-01fa-4470-8eb3-72cdfece5717@91390cd9-931b-46b5-85b2-3c171adaa5ac \n  \nPRESENTERS: \nAshley English\, Managing Director of Client Success for Neapolitan Labs\nAshley is the Managing Director\, Client Success\, for Neapolitan Labs\, an Iowa-based digital marketing company that offers advertising and social media services\, as well as website development\, including SEO optimizations. Her focus areas include content writing\, account management\, and website support\, including accessibility audits. Before joining Neapolitan Labs\, she worked with the Council Bluffs Convention & Visitors Bureau as their Associate Director of Content. When not working on projects\, Ashley loves spending time in the great outdoors with her husband and their two dogs. URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/webinar-decoding-google-analytics-4/ LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Member,Public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iowatravelindustry.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Webinar_GoogleAnalytics_2024.png ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T045112 CREATED:20240913T111411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T111411Z UID:10000075-1729778400-1729782000@iowatravelindustry.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Travel Industry Focused Marketing Platform DESCRIPTION:Compulse Travel is a new marketing vertical specializing in destination marketing for the travel & tourism industry. Through this new vertical\, we have been able to consolidate our industry experience across 100s of markets and properties\, allowing our clients to benefit from our access to leading market research\, best-in-class solutions\, and membership to several organizations\, including the U.S. Travel Association\, Destinations International\, Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and Visit Florida. We can offer you strategic placement in: CTV\, Broadcast\, Social\, Email\, Branded Content\, Geofence\, YouTube and much more. \nThis event is open to any iTIP member. Be sure to register to gain the Microsoft Teams meeting login information. \nRegister: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b8dccaa3-3d65-4eea-982c-b5efbc07b29d@91390cd9-931b-46b5-85b2-3c171adaa5ac \n  \nPRESENTERS: \nBrandon Holmes: Market Sales Manager\, KDSM FOX 17\, Compulse Travel\nBrandon has over 20 years of marketing experience in television and digital. He and his team pride themselves on product knowledge\, listening to client needs\, and delivering effective campaigns to build client success. \n  \n  \nJamy Gilinsky: Director of Sales\, Compulse Travel\nJamy brings over 20 years of industry experience. With a background in broadcast and digital working with companies like Gannett\, and Gray. Jamy has excelled in roles such as Account Executive\, Sales Development Manager and Operations and Marketing Management. She has a creative vision\, collaborative leadership style\, and history of delivering results across various verticals. URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/webinar-travel-industry-focused-marketing-platform/ LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Member,Public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iowatravelindustry.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Webinar_Compulse_2024.png ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T045112 CREATED:20240516T214819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240608T171910Z UID:10000062-1718892000-1718895600@iowatravelindustry.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Tips to Make Your Brochures Stand Out DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Tips to Make Your Brochures Stand Out\nThursday\, June 20 @ 2 PM \n  \nHave you ever wondered what makes a good brochure truly captivating? Why does one brochure get picked up over another\, leaving a lasting impression on potential visitors or customers? Join us for an insightful webinar presented by CTM Media\, where we unravel the secrets of effective brochure design. \nIn this comprehensive session\, we’ll dive into the key elements that contribute to an eye-catching and engaging brochure. We’ll cover all the essentials to help your brochures shine and discover the subtle nuances that differentiate a good brochure from a great one. \nOur expert designers from CTM Media will share practical tips and industry best practices that can elevate your promotional materials\, ensuring your location or attraction stands out in a crowded brochure rack. \nBe sure to register to gain the Microsoft Teams meeting login information. \nRegister: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/81a65615-463d-4e0f-a649-d4f32014acc2@91390cd9-931b-46b5-85b2-3c171adaa5ac \n  \nPRESENTERS: \nKoni Reese\, Regional Director of Sales\, CTM Media\nKoni Reese\, a dedicated Regional Sales Director at CTM and a passionate advocate for local businesses. Married with a blended family of six kids and proud Mimi to two granddaughters with a grandson on the way\, She understand the importance of community and supporting one another. With a heart for helping others\, Koni thrives in her role\, driving tourism and visitor growth for businesses across the Midwest. She is honored to serve as a board member for the Greater Kansas City Attractions Association\, furthering her mission to boost local economies and bring people together. Let’s connect and explore ways to make a positive impact in our region and have fun along the way! \nKristin Giron\, Art Director\, CTM Media\nArt director fueling business growth with creativity\, drive\, and teamwork. With a career in graphic design and art direction\, Kristin Giron’s portfolio includes Starwood Hotels\, FashionWeek in NYC\, and the creation of the CTM Media Group graphic design department. She has developed the business acumen and design leadership experience to fuel growth. Her expertise spans digital and print media\, all proving value with tangible results for CTM Media Group and clients. Kristin builds brands. She loves the never-ending opportunity to work with new clients as CTM grows to add new markets and digital and print products. Mother of a super active toddler\, who keeps her running between soccer and dance class. She also enjoys CrossFit and spending time with her family. URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/webinar-tips-to-make-your-brochures-stand-out/ LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Member,Public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iowatravelindustry.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/WEBINAR-Tips-to-Make-Your-Brochures-Stand-Out-square.png ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T140000 DTSTAMP:20260509T045112 CREATED:20230629T141208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T215301Z UID:10000044-1715778000-1715781600@iowatravelindustry.org SUMMARY:Tourism Round Table Discussion DESCRIPTION:Peer to peer learning is essential for the tourism industry. Take this opportunity to connect with fellow tourism professionals to discuss topics you need assistance with. Bring ideas of a hot community topic\, a new idea you are thinking about\, or even something you tried and failed\, but want to tweak for the future. Submit topics/questions when you register for the event via Microsoft Teams. \nThis event is open to any current iTIP member. \nRegister to gain access to the meeting login details: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/69c82081-ba69-489e-94ca-0545b4420d6f@91390cd9-931b-46b5-85b2-3c171adaa5achttps://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/69c82081-ba69-489e-94ca-0545b4420d6f@91390cd9-931b-46b5-85b2-3c171adaa5ac  URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/tourism-round-table-discussion-3/ LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States CATEGORIES:Member,Public,Round Table Discussion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iowatravelindustry.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ROUND-TABLE-DISCUSSIONS.png ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T045112 CREATED:20240215T225719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T123449Z UID:10000061-1715263200-1715266800@iowatravelindustry.org SUMMARY:Webinar: How to Be Master of Your Domain DESCRIPTION:Webinar: How to Be Master of Your Domain: SEO Strategies for Tourism \nOrganic search is a major way that people and families plan trips and outings. Without a solid SEO strategy\, your location can run the risk of getting lost in the search results\, decreasing visibility and affecting the trust between you and your audience. \nIf you want to ensure you are ranking in search engines for keywords that relate to the amazing things that your destination has to offer\, while also establishing your website as a go-to resource that potential visitors trust\, then an intentional\, focused SEO strategy is what you need. \nThe team at McD Digital wants to empower you to take advantage of SEO as an important opportunity to increase visitors to your destination. \nThis webinar will highlight… \n\nAn overview of SEO\, what it is and how it has become so important in reaching target audiences.\nWhat makes tourism SEO unique.\nSEO best practices and how they increase your trustworthiness as a destination while optimizing the functionality of your website.\nWhy ADA compliance on your website is essential\nHow to assess your website’s SEO health.\n\nBe sure to register to gain the Microsoft Teams meeting login information. \nRegister: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/27feb97a-8dd1-40a1-b72d-5029e91aa665@91390cd9-931b-46b5-85b2-3c171adaa5ac \n  \nPRESENTERS: \nJim Hover\, Web Development Director\, McDaniels Marketing\nWhen it comes to building your website\, you want to have someone on your side that loves to take hundreds of moving pieces\, pull them all together and package it with a big\, red bow. Lucky for you\, that person is Jim. \n  \n  \nZach Singleton\, SEO Specialist\, McDaniels Marketing\nZach understands the importance of telling a good story. In fact\, a story can be found anywhere — even something like a mix CD can transport a reader to another time and place. That’s why Zach puts so much time and energy into your website\, ensuring your online presence is telling the story of your brand and is properly optimized so people can find it. URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/webinar-seo/ LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Member,Public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iowatravelindustry.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Webinar-SEO_Square-Photo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T045112 CREATED:20230802T150748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T165149Z UID:10000050-1712844000-1712847600@iowatravelindustry.org SUMMARY:Webinar: The Craft of Developing a Profile Sheet DESCRIPTION:In the world of attracting meeting planners\, group tour operators\, and sporting event rights holders the profile sheet has become an important piece of the recruitment process. Planners are using this document to gain a quick snapshot of the offerings found within the destination and venues that are attractive for their events. But how does one know what is the best information to include on this small document? Nicole Boyer\, veteran tourism sales professional\, will share some of the tips of the trade she has learned over the years working in the hospitality industry. \nBe sure to register to gain the Microsoft Teams meeting login information. \nRegister: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/15da8d8c-8909-4829-a4a4-996c6b369064@91390cd9-931b-46b5-85b2-3c171adaa5ac \n  \nPRESENTER: \nNicole Boyer\, Group Sales Manager\, Mount Hope Estate Winery:\nGrowing up a very shy introvert\, sales was never a career path that crossed Nicole Boyer’s mind once. But\, life took her on a path where her entire professional career has been in sales and she has absolutely loved it. She’ll never be the loudest one in the room\, but has had huge success crushing sales goals nonetheless. With almost two decades of sales experience under her belt\, the Ginger Sales Ninja’s ultimate goal is to help more people be authentic in the sales process (and just in life!). URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/webinar-craft-of-profile-sheets/ LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Member,Public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iowatravelindustry.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/WEBINAR-THE-CRAFT-OF-DEVELOPOING-A-PROFILE-SHEET.png ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T045112 CREATED:20240215T221357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T152208Z UID:10000060-1710424800-1710428400@iowatravelindustry.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Mastering the Art of Responding to RFPs DESCRIPTION:Are you struggling to craft winning proposals in response to Meetings and Conventions Requests for Proposals (RFPs)? Join us for a dynamic webinar where we will delve into the essential strategies for mastering the art of RFP responses. Our experts will share insider tips and best practices to help you stand out in the competitive landscape of the meetings and conventions industry. \nWhether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the world of meetings and conventions\, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in responding to RFPs effectively. Don’t miss out on this invaluable opportunity to elevate your RFP game and win more business! \nBe sure to register to gain the Microsoft Teams meeting login information. \nRegister: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a650f1c1-66b2-46cd-bc14-15fcd3ecc751@91390cd9-931b-46b5-85b2-3c171adaa5ac \n  \nPRESENTERS: \nKyle Anderson\, Director of Sales & Marketing\, The Group Travel Leader / Small Market Meetings Magazine (Pioneer Publishing) \nKyle Anderson is Director of Sales & Marketing for The Group Travel Leader\, Inc. and Pioneer Publishing in Lexington\, KY. Pioneer Publishing is also owner of the Small Market Meetings Magazine. A 2018 graduate of the University of Kentucky from the Hospitality Management and Tourism Program\, he has been working with the company for over 6 years. When not at work\, you can catch Kyle enjoying Kentucky bourbon or watching Kentucky Athletics. He also enjoys traveling with his wife and spending time at home with his two dogs. \nJeanette Stensgaard\, Chief Brilliance Officer\, ShePlans Co \nWith nearly two decades of experience\, Jeanette is the Chief Brilliance Officer at ShePlans Co\, where she orchestrates brilliant events. Doubling as the VP of Membership for the MPI Rocky Mountain Chapter Board of Directors and advising on prestigious travel and planning boards\, Jeanette is a seasoned professional in the industry\, boasting an impressive array of certifications. Recognized for her expertise and leadership\, she’s received accolades such as the MPI Rocky Mountain Chapter Rising Star award and Smart Meetings’ Meeting Professional of the Year. Outside of work\, Jeanette balances family life with her husband\, two boys\, and three dogs\, indulging in her love for Ben and Jerry’s ice cream in Aurora\, Colorado. URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/responding-to-an-rfp/ LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Member,Public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iowatravelindustry.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Webinar-RFP_Square-Photo-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T045112 CREATED:20231120T225656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T121734Z UID:10000058-1708610400-1708614000@iowatravelindustry.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Is Your Destination Accessible Online? DESCRIPTION:Traversing the internet can be frustrating if the right tools aren’t available. Your destination’s website must be accessible to everyone who is trying to reach it — after all\, visitors may not want to continue on to your destination if your website experience keeps them from successfully planning a visit or learning more. Neapolitan Labs will share accessibility tips and best practices to make your site more user-friendly for those using assistive technology and beyond. \nBe sure to register to gain the Microsoft Teams meeting login information. \nRegister: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b97a90d4-abb7-4791-88aa-a45a523f7ae9@91390cd9-931b-46b5-85b2-3c171adaa5ac \n  \nPRESENTERS: \nAshley English\, Managing Director\, Client Success for Neapolitan Labs\nAshley is the Managing Director\, Client Success\, for Neapolitan Labs\, an Iowa-based digital marketing company that offers advertising and social media services\, as well as website development\, including SEO optimizations. Her focus areas include content writing\, account management\, and website support\, including accessibility audits. Before joining Neapolitan Labs\, she worked with the Council Bluffs Convention & Visitors Bureau as their Associate Director of Content. When not working on projects\, Ashley loves spending time in the great outdoors with her husband and their two dogs. \n \nBrian McMillin\, President\, Neapolitan Labs\nBrian is the President of Neapolitan Labs\, an Iowa-based digital marketing company that powers websites for cities\, counties\, school districts\, and tourism organizations in more than 85 of Iowa’s 99 counties. He’s worked with Iowa tourism clients since 2009\, and Neapolitan Labs powers sites for Council Bluffs\, Pella\, Red Rock Area\, Oskaloosa\, Ottumwa\, and other Iowa cities and counties. Aside from professional duties\, Brian enjoys traveling around Iowa with his family and is proud to have visited and photographed all of Iowa’s 900-plus communities. URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/webinar-is-your-destination-accessible-online/ LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Member,Public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iowatravelindustry.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Website-Accessibility-Webinar_Square-Photo-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240104T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240104T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T045113 CREATED:20230809T152233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T152416Z UID:10000053-1704376800-1704380400@iowatravelindustry.org SUMMARY:Webinar: A Preview of the 2024 Legislative Session DESCRIPTION:Tune in to hear from our lobbyist team from Cornerstone Government Affairs as we prep for the upcoming 2024 Legislative Session. The 2024 Legislative Priorities will be shared after the results of the member legislative survey are reviewed. \nThis event is open to any iTIP member. Be sure to register to gain the Microsoft Teams meeting login information. \nRegister: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1a25aeb2-bac3-4b38-9f4b-4f8e001e7bf4@91390cd9-931b-46b5-85b2-3c171adaa5ac \n  \nPRESENTER: \nDavid Adelman\, Cornerstone Government Affairs: David Adelman joined Cornerstone Government Affairs in 2010\, bringing years of substantial experience in grassroots advocacy\, developing and implementing strategic legislative campaigns\, drafting and analyzing legislative language and reports and establishing\, administering and advising political action committees. David has represented facets of the tourism industry as a lobbyist since 2012. URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/webinar-preview-2024-legislative-session/ LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States CATEGORIES:Legislative Event,Member,Public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iowatravelindustry.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Library-of-Congress-Dome.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231206T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231206T140000 DTSTAMP:20260509T045113 CREATED:20230628T135200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T182928Z UID:10000043-1701867600-1701871200@iowatravelindustry.org SUMMARY:Tourism Round Table Discussion DESCRIPTION:Peer to peer learning is essential for the tourism industry. Take this opportunity to connect with fellow tourism professionals to discuss topics you need assistance with. Bring ideas of a hot community topic\, a new idea you are thinking about\, or even something you tried and failed\, but want to tweak for the future. \nThis event is open to any current iTIP member. \nPlease login to access the registration link:\n\n\n \n \n \n Username\n \n \n \n \n \n Password\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Remember Me\n \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n \n \n Forgot Password URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/tourism-round-table-discussion-2/ LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States CATEGORIES:Member,Public,Round Table Discussion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iowatravelindustry.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ROUND-TABLE-DISCUSSIONS.png ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T045113 CREATED:20230918T151103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T163441Z UID:10000057-1699538400-1699542000@iowatravelindustry.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Utilizing Shrpa to Enhance the Work of Your Organization DESCRIPTION:Shrpa is designed to help you get the content you need to deliver more visitors to your destination. The travel platform was built to deliver destinations the most impactful user generated content\, proven to deliver more tourism. Learn from the Shrpa team on how to utilize the platform\, then hear from Iowa’s very own partners on how they are making the platform work for them. This tool will help any destination enhance their assets to share with visitors. \nBe sure to register to gain the Microsoft Teams meeting login information. \nRegister: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/970239e0-dcdb-4033-96ad-f568088083c3@91390cd9-931b-46b5-85b2-3c171adaa5ac  \n  \nPRESENTER: \nChris Lukenbill\, CEO / Co-Founder @ Shrpa: Chris Lukenbill is the co-founder of Shrpa\, where they connect destinations with content creators. Chris has been active in the user-generated content space since the early WordPress days when content creators were bloggers\, and social media was in its infancy. Outside the office\, you’ll find him with his family outdoors\, most likely on a mountain bike trail. URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/webinar-utilizing-shrpa/ LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Member,Public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iowatravelindustry.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/placeholder-news-image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T045113 CREATED:20230706T194341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T154036Z UID:10000046-1697119200-1697122800@iowatravelindustry.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Deep Dive into the NCAA Bidding Process DESCRIPTION:Do you have the desire to host an NCAA event in your community? Did you know that NCAA is so much more than basketball final 4? Small and large communities alike have a place with hosting an NCAA event in their community. Tune in to hear from NCAA staff to learn about the bidding process for hosting an NCAA event as well as which events work best in which types of communities. \nBe sure to register to gain the login information for the Microsoft Teams meeting. \nRegistration: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9a82d076-b0c1-42ac-8c52-b02cc13d8fd7@91390cd9-931b-46b5-85b2-3c171adaa5ac \nPRESENTER: \nRyan Tressel\, Director\, Championships & Alliances @ NCAA URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/webinar-deep-dive-into-ncaa-bids/ LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Member,Public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iowatravelindustry.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/NCAA.png ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230803T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230803T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T045113 CREATED:20230629T150324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T151302Z UID:10000045-1691071200-1691074800@iowatravelindustry.org SUMMARY:Webinar: The Practical Side of AI DESCRIPTION:Join de Novo Marketing’s Education & Innovation Lead\, Ryan Shenefelt\, where he will cover not only the basics of Artificial Intelligence but also how small and medium organizations can start leveraging this new tool. We’ll learn how AI can help us with repetitive\, yet time-intensive tasks\, and how to use it for content creation to maximize you and your team’s creativity. Topics will include email responses\, chatbots\, ideation\, email marketing\, video editing\, and more! \n  \nBe sure to register to gain the login information for the Microsoft Teams meeting. \nRegistration: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d2db2a5d-a586-45f7-a960-bd9fbfa30161@91390cd9-931b-46b5-85b2-3c171adaa5ac  URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/webinar-the-practical-side-of-ai/ LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Member,Public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iowatravelindustry.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/AI-Webinar-Photo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230726T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230726T140000 DTSTAMP:20260509T045113 CREATED:20230628T133925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T140457Z UID:10000042-1690376400-1690380000@iowatravelindustry.org SUMMARY:Tourism Round Table Discussion DESCRIPTION:Peer to peer learning is essential for the tourism industry. Take this opportunity to connect with fellow tourism professionals to discuss topics you need assistance with. Bring ideas of a hot community topic\, a new idea you are thinking about\, or even something you tried and failed\, but want to tweak for the future. Submit topics/questions when you register for the event via Microsoft Teams. \nThis event is open to any current iTIP member. \nRegister to gain access to the meeting login details: https://teams.microsoft.com/registration/2Qw5kRuTtUaFsjwXGtqlrA\,4Z4bDJyBPUmy_y8hJyzsaw\,QmdrRDxr70iAWFKHGfwdqA\,2ctLlNg-d0SpEml_tlLmAg\,ytvhrjQ10kKwtd_Hn45Fxw\,T4BfC1_J6kyhY8Jxgrt6Sg?mode=read&tenantId=91390cd9-931b-46b5-85b2-3c171adaa5ac URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/tourism-round-table-discussion/ LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States CATEGORIES:Member,Public,Round Table Discussion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iowatravelindustry.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ROUND-TABLE-DISCUSSIONS.png ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230308T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230308T110000 DTSTAMP:20260509T045113 CREATED:20221202T144742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T144716Z UID:10000034-1678269600-1678273200@iowatravelindustry.org SUMMARY:How You Too Can Work with Travel Writers Webinar DESCRIPTION:Sara Broers of Travel with Sara and the Midwest Travel Writers Network will share how to’s and best practices of working with travel writers. Sara will be joined by organizations that have partnered with her team in the past to share their experiences that any organization can duplicate as one of their marketing strategies. \nRegister here to save your space. \nSpeakers:\n\n\nSara Broers is a travel enthusiast that resides in North Iowa. She was bitten by the travel bug at a young age and throughout life she has developed a deeper love for sharing travel experiences with others. She now runs Travel with Sara and is a co-owner of the Midwest Travel Network. In 2019\, Sara received the 2019 Outstanding Iowa Leadership Award through Travel Iowa.\n\nPanelists: \n\nKerrie Kuiper\, Visit Fort Dodge\nJessica Waytenick\, Visit Quad Cities\nValerie Reinke\, Allamakee County Economic Development & Tourism URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/how-you-too-can-work-with-travel-writers-webinar/ LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Member,Public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iowatravelindustry.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/placeholder-news-image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230104T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230104T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T045113 CREATED:20230717T203916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T203916Z UID:10000048-1672840800-1672844400@iowatravelindustry.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Legislative Session Preview 2024 DESCRIPTION:Tune in to hear from Cornerstone Government Affairs as we prep for the upcoming 2023 Legislative Session. Cornerstone will also release a newly created advocacy toolkit for Iowa’s tourism industry. \nRegister here to gain the login information for the Microsoft Teams meeting. \nRegistration: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1a25aeb2-bac3-4b38-9f4b-4f8e001e7bf4@91390cd9-931b-46b5-85b2-3c171adaa5ac URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/legislative-session-preview-2024/ LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Legislative Event,Member,Public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iowatravelindustry.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Library-of-Congress-Dome.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230104T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230104T110000 DTSTAMP:20260509T045113 CREATED:20221108T223846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T145104Z UID:10000037-1672826400-1672830000@iowatravelindustry.org SUMMARY:2023 Legislative Session Preview DESCRIPTION:Tune in to hear from Cornerstone Government Affairs as we prep for the upcoming 2023 Legislative Session. Cornerstone will also release a newly created advocacy toolkit for Iowa’s tourism industry. \nRegister here to save your space and add the event to your calendar. URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/2023-legislative-session-preview/ LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Legislative Event,Member,Public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iowatravelindustry.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/placeholder-news-image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220819T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220819T110000 DTSTAMP:20260509T045113 CREATED:20220809T194337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220809T211009Z UID:10000022-1660903200-1660906800@iowatravelindustry.org SUMMARY:Shrpa Meet & Greet DESCRIPTION:How is your community utilizing user-generated content? Whether you have a team dedicated to working with content creators or you feel like you don’t know where to start\, Shrpa helps teams get the UGC they really need. Highlight the seasons\, locations\, and events where you need more content! Join the fast-growing DMO platform and get the UGC you want. \nOn August 19 at 10 AM\, join us for a virtual meet and greet with the Shrpa team! Learn more about how your community can improve your UGC strategy and convert inspiration into visits. \nWhen: August 19\nTime:  10 AM\nWhere: Click here to join the meeting\nMeeting ID: 235 693 704 464\nPasscode: Phk5J3 \n  \nShrpa is the online platform destinations utilize to create targeted user-generated content. Shrpa connects destinations with content creators and locals to create more diverse and authentic content for all their marketing channels. URL:https://iowatravelindustry.org/event/shrpa-meet-greet/ LOCATION:Virtual – Microsoft Teams\, IA\, United States CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iowatravelindustry.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/placeholder-news-image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Travel Industry Partners":MAILTO:info@iowatravelindustry.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR