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

12 Jan 2017

John Deere Pavilion to Close for Maintenance Jan. 21 – Feb. 5

By Wendy Artman

MOLINE, Illinois (Jan. 5, 2017) – Representatives at the John Deere Pavilion in Moline, Ill., announced today the attraction will close for a period of two weeks later this month.

03 Jan 2017

Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau - 2017 Initiatives & Goals

By Kaitlin Olson

As we move into 2017, I wanted to share some updates from the GTSB.

21 Dec 2016

THE CURRENT, Iowa

By Harry Lunt

Amy & Amrit Gill (developers who own and manage the award-winning Hotel Blackhawk, Davenport Iowa) plan to open a new luxury/boutique hotel, called The Current, Iowa. The 1910 historic Putnam Building in downtown Davenport, is being renovated into a 78 Room Luxury Boutique Hotel. The Current will proudly fly Marriott’s Autograph Collection Hotel, the same flag that the Hotel Blackhawk flies.

21 Dec 2016

Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau Sales Efforts Add $15.5M in New Business in 2017

By Jessica Waytenick

Quad Cities – The sales efforts of the Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau (QCCVB) will pump $15.5 Million of new business into the local community in 2017.  This local economic impact from tourism comes directly from the conventions, group tours, and sporting events booked to stay in the Quad Cities.

14 Nov 2016

National Gasoline Average Drops for ­10 Consecutive Days

By Gail Weinholzer

Iowa average is $2.09

Minnesota average is $1.99

Burnsville, MN (November 14, 2016)- Pump prices have fallen for 10 consecutive days, reaching today...

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