2008 Iowa Tourism Conference
Sioux City, IA Monday, October 20, 2008

Thank you for your interest in the Iowa Tourism Conference. The annual Iowa Tourism Conference is a joint effort between the Iowa Tourism Office, the Travel Federation and the respective Iowa Tourism Region. The conference rotates each year between an Eastern, Central or Western location. The conference is a Monday through Wednesday format with the conference beginning with a luncheon on Monday and concluding after the Wednesday luncheon program. General sessions, break-out sessions, receptions, silent auction, exhibits, dine around, and an off-site evening entertainment are all a part of the three-day event. Iowa's tourism industry including Convention and Visitors Bureaus, attractions, museums, fesivals, events, hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts and others in the hospitality industry are encouraged to attend.

Registration Rates:  Registration for the conference is on a per person basis and covers all three registration days.  There is no one-day conference fee. 

Early registration rate (by September 1):  $200
Regular registration rate (after September 1):  $240
Student rate (pre-registration required, includes all meals):  $115

Featured Speakers Include:

"The Boomer Consumer
" - Matt Thornhill of the Boomer Project has been on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, CBS Sunday Morning with Charles Osgood, and CNBC and NPR's Marketplace.

"The Seven Components of a Healthy Community" - Lanie McMullen of Destinations Development shares the characteristics of communities which are able to accomplish positive change and challenging projects.

"Tourism Technology" - Dave Serino helps you learn about key travel industry technology trends and their influence on web marketing.

"Zap the Gap" - Meagan Johnson shares invaluable (and fun!) insights on solving the multi-generational puzzle. 

HELPFUL MATERIALS TO DOWNLOAD

Conference Schedule [PDF: 24k]
Conference Speaker Bios [PDF: 204k]

Opening Night Reception [PDF: 49k]

2008 Iowa Tourism Conference  (Event Details)
Monday, October 20, 2008 - Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Sioux City Convention Center 
801 Fourth Street 
Sioux City, IA  51102 
United States 
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