MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 1, 2025) — National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), happening May 4-10, 2025, shines a spotlight on the US travel industry’s essential role in driving economic growth, creating jobs, and enhancing the nation’s global competitiveness.
"Travel is one of our nation's most powerful economic engines — supporting millions of jobs, fueling businesses, and propelling industries forward,” said US Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman. “National Travel and Tourism Week reinforces the pivotal role travel plays in building a stronger, more prosperous America."
Since 1983, NTTW has underscored the travel industry’s contribution to US economic strength, community vitality, and quality of life. In 2024, the travel industry generated $2.9 trillion in economic output, supported more than 15 million jobs, and produced $190 billion in tax revenue, equivalent to $1,490 per household.
The Quad Cities’ total visitor spending increased by 5% in 2023, reaching a record level of $1.3+ billion, with local tax generation growing to $76.61+ million and state tax generation to $85.62+ million. Rock Island County grew year-over-year in direct visitor spending by 7.2%, beating the state average of 6.5%. Scott County realized an increase of 6.2% in direct visitor spending year-over-year against the state average of 5.1%.
Visit Quad Cities is celebrating the power of travel with the unveiling of its refreshed website on Thursday, May 8, at The Last Picture House in Davenport. During the event, Visit Quad Cities will showcase the updated VisitQuadCities.com, highlight new features and enhancements and provide attendees the opportunity to review their organization’s information to ensure it is accurate and current.
“Travel drives economic opportunity for all and simply strengthens our community,” said Dave Herrell, President and CEO, Visit Quad Cities. “This National Travel and Tourism Week is the perfect moment to celebrate the positive impact of tourism and the importance of a strong and vibrant visitor economy. It’s also a chance to amplify our unique story and showcase our refreshed website, which plays a critical role in how we inspire, attract, and engage visitors to choose the Quad Cities region as their destination. VisitQuadCities.com is a comprehensive resource for potential new and repeat visitors, along with residents. Our website, coupled with multiple and integrated social-media channels, continues to help drive brand awareness and connectivity for the Quad Cities in a meaningful way.”
Visit ustravel.org/NTTW to learn more about National Travel and Tourism Week.
Event Details
- Unveiling the New VisitQuadCities.com
- Thursday, May 8, 2025
- 10:30-11:30AM
- The Last Picture House (325 E 2nd St, Davenport, Iowa, 52801)
- Free to attend, register here
About Visit Quad Cities
Visit Quad Cities, established in 1990, is the region’s official destination marketing organization (DMO). Through tourism, Visit Quad Cities generates economic growth, fosters the visitor economy, and elevates the regional destination's global presence. An accredited DMO through Destinations International’s DMAP program, Visit Quad Cities promotes the regional brand, drives economic opportunities, invigorates visitor experience, and enhances quality of life and place for all Quad Citizens. For information, visit VisitQuadCities.com.
