Tourism stakeholders are invited to attend Visit Quad Cities’ annual event, Destination QC!, on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center. This free event is an opportunity to gather with local leaders, industry professionals, and community members to celebrate the impact of tourism in the region.

Event Details

• Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024
• Location: Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center
• Time:
  • 3:00 p.m. – Check-in
  • 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Program & Reception
• Cost: Free for all stakeholders
• Guest Speakers:
  • Amy Zeigler, Travel Iowa
  • Lisa Link, Illinois Office of Tourism
  • Devon Alexander, Datafy
• Click here to register

Program Highlights

Destination QC! will feature prominent tourism leaders from Iowa and Illinois, recognize standout community members with the Destination Impact Awards, and include exciting new announcements about the future of tourism in the Quad Cities. This year, we are also introducing a new honor—the Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) of the Year Award.
Hosted by the Visit Quad Cities Board of Directors and professional staff, the event will highlight the ripple effect of tourism, share the latest economic impact results, and provide insights into future initiatives for the Quad Cities.

Special Guests

We are excited to welcome three prominent leaders in the tourism and business intelligence sectors to this year’s Destination QC event:

• Amy Zeigler, Manager of the Iowa Office of Tourism, will discuss the economic impact of tourism on Iowa’s job market and local economy. Amy will also share statewide trends and key findings on how Iowa is welcoming visitors and growing its tourism sector, offering a forward-looking perspective on regional tourism's role in economic development.
• Lisa Link, Deputy Director of the Illinois Office of Tourism, will explore the role tourism plays in driving Illinois’ economic success. Lisa will provide insights into job creation, local economic impacts, and the latest trends while offering an inspiring outlook on tourism's future in the state.
• Devon Alexander, Director of Business Strategy at Datafy, will present key findings from Datafy’s business intelligence analysis, focusing on Quad Cities-specific data related to downtown visitation, sporting venues, and casinos. Devon’s presentation will offer a detailed look at how these insights are shaping both local and national tourism trends.

Join us for an afternoon of celebration, networking, and important conversations about the future of the Quad Cities as a premier destination.