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.

04 Apr 2017

National Work Zone Awareness Week: “Work Zone Safety is in Your Hands”

By Brian Williamsen

MOLINE – Signaling the start of construction season, the Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police will be joined by industry partners, construction workers and families impacted by work-zone tragedies to remind everyone to drive safely in Illinois work zones this year. The event is part of National Work Zone Awareness Week and will highlight major projects in the area.

28 Mar 2017

Ahead of Summer, Many Americans Say Gas Prices Are Too High

By Gail Weinholzer

New AAA Survey Reveals Impact of Rising Gas Prices on Consumers’ Lifestyle

07 Mar 2017

AMERICANS FEEL UNSAFE SHARING THE ROAD WITH FULLY SELF-DRIVING CARS

By Gail Weinholzer

New AAA survey reveals that Americans still leery of a driverless future

08 Feb 2017

TOW TO GO LAUNCHES IN IOWA BEGINNING SUPER BOWL WEEKEND

By Gail Weinholzer

Free Program Provided to All Iowans to Help Reduce Impaired Driving

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