As the official destination management organization of the Siouxland area, the mission of The Sioux City Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau (SCRCVB), d.b.a Explore Siouxland, is to connect with hoteliers, attractions and events, increase visitor expenditures and strengthen its communities by advancing economic growth and vitality. We help facilitate tourism-related development, events, overnight stays, and visitor connections in the local economies.
Initiatives
Diversity and Inclusion
Siouxland is a destination that extends a warm welcome to all visitors, and Explore Siouxland is proud to be at the forefront of that vision. We support diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, both internally and externally, in our organization and in our community engagement to ensure that individuals of all backgrounds feel respected, heard, and represented.
Mission statement
Explore Siouxland is the official destination marketing organization for the tri-state area. We work to showcase our communities for visitors and residents as they explore everything Siouxland has to offer.
Structure
Formed as the Sioux City Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau in September 2019, the SCRCVB represents the Siouxland region of Western Iowa, Southeast South Dakota, and Northeast Nebraska. A board of directors that includes representatives from the hospitality industries, the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce and members of the community appointed at-large by the board of directors oversees operations and sets strategic direction for the staff.
Funding
The SCRCVB is primarily funded through a 1.65% destination marketing fee paid by guests at member lodging facilities. Additionally there are annual contributions from local city and county governments, as well as local businesses.
The Sioux City Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau would like to thank the following partners for their generous support:
SIOUX CITY
SERGEANT BLUFF
NORTH SIOUX CITY
DAKOTA DUNES
SIOUXLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
BOARD MEMBERS
The Sioux City Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau board members:
STACIE ANDERSON – CHAIR
EXPAND MAGAZINE, THE EXPANSION CENTER
IKE RAYFORD – VICE CHAIR
GROUNDSWELL DIVERSITY, KES PRODUCTION
BARABARA SLONIKER – TREASURER
SIOUXLAND CHAMBER
MARK BATHUSIS – SECRETARY
STAYBRIDGE SUITES
ANDREW TRAMP
DAKOTA DUNES COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT
ANGELA LIAS
COURTYARD BY MARRIOT DOWNTOWN
COREY WESTRA
GREAT PLAINS ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
CYNDI HANSON
BRIAR CLIFF UNIVERSITY
JANELLE NOREEN
SECURITY NATIONAL BANK
JESSICA JOHNSON
CITY OF SIOUX CITY
NICK PALMIOTTI
OVG360 (TYSON EVENTS CENTER, ORPHEUM THEATER, AND SIOUX CITY CONVENTION CENTER)
ANDREW NILGES – EX OFFICIO
NORTH SIOUX CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
RAGEN COTE – EX OFFICIO
DOWNTOWN PARTNERS
π¦ Celebrate National Ice Cream Day in Siouxland! π¦ Today is the perfect excuse to indulge in your favorite frozen treat β and Siouxlandβs local ice cream spots are ready to celebrate! π
π The Scoopβs Udder Place in Sioux City is going all out: π‘ Spin to Win! Everyone who stops in gets to spin their giant prize wheel β and everyone wins! π Group Giveaway! Every group that visits can enter to win a Grand Prize! π¨ Try new fun flavors just for the occasion! π Sunday (7/20): Noonβ9PM
Looking to make it a full ice cream tour? π§ Donβt forget to check out other local favorites around Siouxland and show your support for our amazing small businesses.
π Tag your ice cream crew and drop your go-to spot in the comments! #NationalIceCreamDay #ExploreSUX #SiouxlandScoop #SupportLocal #SiouxCityEats #UdderPlaceFun #GetExploring
βοΈ Remembering United Flight 232 On this day in 1989, Siouxland faced an unimaginable tragedy as United Flight 232 crash-landed at Sioux Gateway Airport. Amid heartbreak and loss, our community rose with courage, compassion, and unity.
We remember the 112 lives lost (111 passengers and 1 crew), honor the 184 survivors, and thank the first responders, medical teams, military personnel, and volunteers who turned a moment of devastation into a powerful story of resilience.
ποΈ Siouxland will never forget.
Visitors can pay tribute at the Flight 232 memorial exhibit at the Mid America Museum of Aviation & Transportation, and at the United Flight 232 Memorial in Chris Larson Park along the riverfrontβboth permanent reminders of bravery, compassion, and hope.
πΈ "I β€οΈ Sioux City IA" β now safer than ever! We helped fund the move of the iconic Sioux City sign, located outside the Convention Center, so you can snap the perfect photo without stepping into the street. Itβs now set farther back for safer sidewalk selfies and group shots!
π Kid-Approved Fun Coming to Siouxland! π Looking for family-friendly adventures? Weβve got you covered! π
π¬ Movie at the Library β Cozy up for a kid-friendly flick π Musical for Kids β Sing, dance, and smile to an original Lamb Theatre musical! π¦ Fossil Finders β Dig into prehistoric fun at the Public Museum π Constellation Tales β Stories about the stars, plus mapping trails from stars πͺ Clown Around β Giggles guaranteed π¦ Live Animal Encounters β Get up close with cool creatures
Mark your calendars β Siouxland is the place to be for unforgettable kid-approved excitement! π
Mark your calendars for this weekend in Siouxland: π€ Emo DJ Night π Comedy Night (support our soldiers) βΎ Explorers Baseball πΆ Tunes for the golden years
