The Iowa tourism Office presented 24 awards recognizing excellence in the tourism industry during the 2024 Iowa tourism Conference in Des Moines last week. Awards, divided into metro and rural distinctions, were made in 13 categories.
Two southeast Iowa organizations were honored in the rural division including Tri-State Rodeo in Fort Madison as an Outstanding Event and Harvestville Farm near Donnellson for Outstanding Retail Experience.
The Iowa tourism Office, part of the Iowa Economic Development Authority, works closely with community partners, attractions, and events, to promote the state’s beautifully vast scenery and unique history.
tourism in Iowa generated $6.9 billion in expenditures in 2022, with more than $1.1 billion supporting state and local governments, while employing a total of 68,607 people statewide.
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