tourism

Arsenal wants to outgrow its ‘hidden gem’ status

Not too long ago, many people looked at the Rock Island Arsenal and Arsenal Island and saw a “black hole in the middle of the Mississippi River” that few people visit, according to an Arsenal military leader. Times have changed.…

Visit Quad Cities geared up to grow tourism in region

It’s National Travel and Tourism Week and Visit Quad Cities is using it to renew…

Dave Herrell, President and CEO of Visit Quad Cities.

Help grow Quad Cities via tourism ambassador program

Time is running out for those on the frontline of the tourism industry who want…

Visit Quad Cities takes marketing to whole new level

Visit Quad Cities is deploying a powerful high-tech weapon in the region’s tourism promotion arsenal. …

New regional brand already at work telling the QC’s story 

A catchy new slogan, “QC, That’s Where!,” is the linchpin for a new marketing campaign…

New bridge, sporting events cushion drop in QC tourism numbers

Sports tourism, a diversified tourism portfolio and construction of the new Interstate 74 Bridge are…