Visit Quad Cities Hosts Illinois Destinations Association Spring Meeting

April 17, 2024

Quad Cities, IL/IA (April 17, 2024) - Tourism professionals from across Illinois will gather in the Quad Cities next week for the Illinois Destinations Association (IDA) 2024 Spring Meeting. IDA is a collaborative network of 35 destination marketing organizations (DMOs) and convention and visitor bureaus (CVBs) throughout Illinois. With a mission to enhance member effectiveness and efficiency in attracting visitors to their communities, IDA works closely with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Tourism. 

“On behalf of our Visit Quad Cities Board of Directors and professional team, we are looking forward to hosting our Illinois tourism colleagues in the QC,” said Dave Herrell, President and CEO of Visit Quad Cities. “Illinois destinations are creating unique opportunities for their communities to thrive and we are proud to be members of the Illinois Destinations Association.” 

Hosted at the Vibrant Arena at the MARK, the Spring Meeting agenda includes activities and sessions focused on community engagement and agritourism as well as opportunities for attendees to learn more about the history of the Quad Cities.  

Several local community and business leaders will join the event to participate in panel discussions, including Frances Williams (Mercado on Fifth), Kevin Maynard (Quad City Arts), Jack Cullen (Rock Island Downtown Alliance), Joan and John Maxwell (Cinnamon Ridge Farms), Kasi Henshaw (Visit MerCo) and Missy Carter (Freight House Farmer’s Market). 

About Visit Quad Cities   

Founded in 1990, Visit Quad Cities is the official Destination Management and Marketing Organization (DMMO) for the region. Visit Quad Cities is a private 501(c)(6) non-profit engine charged with driving economic opportunity through tourism, building our authentic brand, telling and selling the Quad Cities story, and enhancing Quad Citizens’ quality of life and quality of place.      

About IDA 

The Illinois Destinations Association (IDA) is a collaborative network comprising 35 destination marketing organizations (DMOs) and convention and visitor bureaus (CVBs) throughout Illinois. Working closely with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Tourism, IDA is dedicated to enhancing member effectiveness and efficiency in attracting visitors to their communities. Through educational opportunities, networking forums and cooperative initiatives, IDA serves as a catalyst for fostering growth and prosperity within the tourism industry statewide.