26 Jun 2017

AAA: INDEPENDENCE DAY TRAVELERS TO SET NEW RECORD (and more travel information)

By Gail Weinholzer

44.2 Million Americans Expected to Travel Independence Day Weekend

BURNSVILLE, Mn. (June 22, 2017) – AAA forecasts more Americans will travel this Independence Day than ever before. A record-breaking 44.2 million Americans will take to the nation’s roads, skies, rails and waterways; an increase of 1.3 million Americans from last year’s holiday.

09 Jun 2017

LeClaire Information Center Ribbon Cutting and Open House - 6/9/17

By Cindy Bruhn
Please join us for the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting
 
and for the Open House at the NEW LeClaire Information Center,
 
117 South Cody Road, Friday June 9, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
26 May 2017

NOAA Predicts Above-Normal Hurricane Season: More Travelers Will Seek Trip Insurance, Data Shows

By Lynne Peters
Warwick, RI — ​Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center say it may be an above-normal hurricane season for the Atlantic. As the 2017 hurricane season nears, licensed travel insurance agents at InsureMyTrip also expect a jump in call volume from travelers seeking insurance protection. Agents say the top concern of summer travelers is bad weather affecting travel plans. Hurricane season officially runs June 1 through November 30.
11 May 2017

AAA to Rescue 7 Million During Summer Driving Season

By Gail Weinholzer

American drivers are unprepared for emergency breakdown situations

09 May 2017

Governor Kicks-Off National Travel & Tourism Week

By Allie Bovis

110 million visitors from around the country came to Illinois in 2016

CHICAGO – Governor Bruce Rauner today kicked-off National Travel & Tourism Week and released domestic Illinois tourism figures that show robust growth in visitor spending in 2016.

05 May 2017

Quad Cities CVB Announces New Visitor Program

By Jessica Waytenick

Quad Cities – To kick off Tourism Week, the Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau (QCCVB) announces today a new program for visitors.

22 Apr 2017

Hip, Art-Inspired Hotel Coming to Davenport, Iowa this Summer

By Harry Lunt

Blending chic elegance with Midwestern charm, The Current Iowa adds an exciting Quad Cities hotel option

Davenport, IA (April 18, 2017) – The Current Iowa is opening July 5th. The Current Hotel is part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection; the luxury boutique and lifestyle division comprised of exceptional one-of-a-kind hotels.

The Current will place an emphasis on taking an artful approach to every aspect of the guest experience.

22 Apr 2017

Groundbreaking Starts Construction for Dualbranded Hyatt Place and Hyatt House Hotels in East Moline, Illinois

By Doug Ogurek

Legat Architects, Russell Construction Team on First Phase of Mixed-Use Development

East Moline, IL] – Today, a groundbreaking ceremony was held to begin construction of the Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels in East Moline, Illinois. Legat Architects designed and Russell Construction will build the combined 233-room facility.

19 Apr 2017

Celebrate Tourism in the Quad Cities

By Downtown Davenport Partnership
12 Apr 2017

Quad Cities Celebrates National Tourism Week

By Jessica Waytenick

Quad Cities – National Travel and Tourism Week, now in its 34th year, is the annual salute to travel in America.  During May 5-13, 2017, communities nationwide unite to showcase the impact of travel. 

The tourism industry supports 15.1 million American workers—8.2 million directly and 6.9 million indirectly.  Here in the Quad Cities, the tourism industry supports 8,000 jobs.  One in every 9 American jobs depends on travel.

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