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
JESSICA JOHNSON
CITY OF SIOUX CITY
NICK PALMIOTTI
OVG360 (TYSON EVENTS CENTER, ORPHEUM THEATER, AND SIOUX CITY CONVENTION CENTER)
TOM TEESDALE
WINNAVEGAS CASINO RESORT
ANDREW NILGES – EX OFFICIO
NORTH SIOUX CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
RAGEN COTE – EX OFFICIO
DOWNTOWN PARTNERS
What a pour-fect first year! 🍻🍷✨ Thanks to everyone who came out for Hops & Harvest on Historic 4th Street — we’re already counting down to next year! 🙌🍂
🎨 Head to the Sioux City Art Center campus for a weekend full of artisans, creativity, live performances, food, and family fun.
📅 Saturday, Sept 13 • 11 AM – 9 PM (🍷Wine & beer available after 4 PM) 📅 Sunday, Sept 14 • 11 AM – 4 PM 📍 Sioux City Art Center Campus 💵 FREE entry 🚗 Free parking available at Tyson Events Center / Long Lines Family Rec Center!
From hands-on art activities (for adults & kids) to live music and local art vendors, ArtSplash brings our community together in the most colorful way. Best of all? Proceeds help keep the Art Center free for everyone all year long. 💛
🎉Explore Siouxland is excited to welcome Tyler Daugherty as our new Executive Director! Tyler brings a strong background in tourism leadership, community development, and destination marketing, and we’re thrilled to have him guide our organization into its next chapter.
His passion for building partnerships and creating meaningful visitor experiences will be a tremendous asset as we continue to showcase everything Siouxland has to offer.
Please join us in welcoming Tyler to the Explore Siouxland team—we look forward to all the great things ahead! 👏
Today we celebrate the hardworking people who make our communities thrive. Whether you’re relaxing with family, exploring local events, or enjoying the last days of summer sunshine ☀️, we wish you a safe and fun holiday!
❤️ From all of us at Explore Siouxland – thank you for everything you do to make our region strong.
