eTraveler: July 13, 2022

July 13, 2022

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Join Us Thursday, July 21 for the Tourism Office Webinar

We encourage you to join us for the Iowa Tourism Office Update webinar next Thursday, July 21, at 2 p.m. This is the fourth session in our 2022 webinar series. Topics that will be covered include:

  • New TravelIowa.com website preview
  • How to log in and use your Travel Iowa account on the website
  • A new process to update and add listings and events
  • New listing removal guidelines
  • How to order travel guides and maps in bulk
  • Soul of Iowa marketing campaign results

Add this series to your calendar here

Before each meeting, join from your computer by clicking here
Or call in (audio only) 515-348-6300; Phone Conference ID: 673 183 458#

Regional Sports Authority District (RSAD) Program Open

RSAD grants promote tourism in Iowa by funding projects that relate to the active promotion of nonprofessional sporting events in the state. Convention & Visitors Bureaus are the only eligible applicants. RSAD awards are $50,000 and require a 50 percent cash match.

Applications for FY23 are due today, July 13, 2022, by 4:00 p.m. CT.

Contact Katie Kenne (katie.kenne@iowaeda.com) with questions.

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FY23 Iowa Tourism Grant (ITG) Application Opens August 24

The ITG program promotes tourism in Iowa by funding tourism-related marketing initiatives, meetings and events that benefit both local economies and the state's economy.

For the FY23 grant cycle, $300,000 is available and awards will range from $2,500 to $10,000 with a required 25 percent cash match.

The grant application link will be live at 10 a.m. on August 24 on the ITG webpage. The Iowa Tourism Office will accept applications until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, September 28.

If you have questions regarding the program, please email Katie Kenne at katie.kenne@iowaeda.com.

Partner Highlight: Arrivalist Data Helps Update Marketing for City of Newton

The City of Newton is looking at new ways and places to market their community outside of the metro. With the data from their Arrivalist Visitation Dashboard co-op they can now see how they can expand their marketing to reach out-of-state visitors.

If you would like to share an example of how you are using data to update your marketing strategies, email katie.kenne@iowaeda.com.

The Arrivalist Visitation Dashboard co-op runs for a calendar year. The next opportunity to sign up will be in late 2022.

Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Launches 2022 Iowa State Park Passport

The 2022 Iowa State Park Passport launched July 1 and is being managed by our partners at the Iowa DNR. Great prizes are in store for consumers that check in as they visit state parks this summer.

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Iowa in the News

Here are some exciting media highlights featuring Iowa.

Upcoming Meetings/Events

  • July 21, 2022 - Iowa Tourism Office Update (webinar)
  • September 15, 2022 - Iowa Tourism Office Update (webinar)

Check out the calendar of events for more details and upcoming meetings.

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