Quad Cities leaders explore new plan to boost tourism
A new tourism improvement district would surround the hospitality industry and form an additional tax on hotels — placing that money back into the QC community.
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Hoops in the Heartland returns in the Quad Cities
Ten Missouri Valley Conference teams competing for entry into the NCAA Tournament are taking over the TaxSlayer Center in Moline through Sunday, March 13.
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Conferences and convention centers filling up post-pandemic
As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to decline throughout the Quad Cities region, conferences and conventions are returning to the area.
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THIS WEEK: A billion dollar Quad City industry is trying to recover
Visit Quad Cities says the region lost $262 million in tourism dollars thanks to the pandemic
Jim Mertens Dave Herrell Quad City Quad Cities Quad Cities Executive Director Dave Herrell Visit Quad Cities President Dave Herrell
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American Cruise Lines bring thousands of tourists to area
The riverboats bring people that help the local economy suffering this past year from pandemic lows
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Davenport's Hilltop Campus Village in Transition with New Boss, Many Projects | Quad Cities > QuadCities.com
Thousands of runners who braved the scorching heat early Saturday, July 24 for the Bix 7 race got a glimpse of the heart of the Hilltop Campus Village (HCV) in Davenport. Though they likely did not stop then for a stirring jolt of coffee or admire some of the area’s striking architecture, Scott Tunnicliff and Molly Molly Otting Carlson will start as new HCV executive director on Aug. 2. Otting Carlson certainly hope they’ll be back soon to take in all the area has to offer. Tunnicliff – a...
Source: quadcities.com
What to do around the QC for this Memorial Day Weekend
What Illinois has to offer this Memorial Day Weekend The President and CEO of Visit Quad Cities and the Deputy Director of the Illinois Office of Tourism joined us Thursday morning. Author: Jonathan Ketz, Shelby Kluver (WQAD) Published: 12:00 PM CDT May 27, 2021 Updated: 1:00 PM CDT May 27, 2021 DAVENPORT, Iowa — After more than a year of restricted movement because of the COVID-19 pandemic, much of the country is gearing up for a busy Memorial ...
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THIS WEEK: Are you ready to hit the road?
"Visit Quad Cities" says it's seeing some signs of a big Summer ahead
United States Jim Mertens Nita Ludwig Dave Herrell Rock Island County Health Dept Chief Executive Officer
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QC Craft Beer Week kicks off in Rock Island
QC Craft Beer Week returns with a new layout and 19 local breweries The event, meant to highlight local breweries, kicks off May 10th with three Rock Island favorites, and will continue through May 15th. Author: Shelby Kluver (WQAD) Updated: 6:24 AM CDT May 10, 2021 ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Its been ten years since the first QC Craft Beer Week was held, and now the event returns with 19 local brewers. This years Craft Beer Week will run May 10th - 15th and highlig...
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