Tourism Insider Meeting

February 4-5, 2025
9:30 a.m.
Marshalltown Arts & Civic Center



Join industry partners from around the state at the next Tourism Insider Meeting in Marshalltown. 

Schedule:

Tuesday, February 4
Marshalltown Arts & Civic Center (709 S Center St, Marshalltown)

  • 9:30 a.m. – Doors open. Come in for coffee and conversation!
  • 10 a.m. – Host welcome and introductions
  • 10:15 a.m. – Iowa Tourism Office Update
  • 11 a.m. –  Panel discussion: How to successfully collaborate with others in your community
  • 12 p.m. – Lunch (provided)
  • 12:45 p.m. - Tour the Marshalltown Arts & Civic Center, including Fisher Art Museum
  • 1.30 p.m: Panel disscussion: Telling the story of the tapestry of cultures that make up Iowa. Hear how Marshalltown prioritizes being a welcoming community.
  • 2:30 p.m. – Roundtable/Q& A Open Forum
  • 3.30 p.m. – Wrap-up
Optional evening activity:
  • 5:30 p.m. – Wayward Social, 1101 S 6th St, Marshalltown (at your expense). A private section is available – lanes are booked 5:30-7 p.m. Open until 9pm.
Hotel accommodation: 
  • Hotel rooms are available at Holiday Inn Express and Suites. Please call the hotel to book, or book here
Wednesday, February 5
Iowa Veteran's Home, 1301 Summit St, Marshalltown, IA 50158
  • 8:30 a.m. – Meet at the Iowa Veteran's Home to discuss 150 years of the Iowa Veteran's Home and the 150-acre campus with memorials commemorating each war in our nation's history. Afterward, we will interact and connect with the Veterans.
  • 10 a.m. – Depart

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