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Explore Siouxland

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Sioux City
Staff

Kristi Franz
Kristi Franz
Executive Director
Ward Franz
Ward Franz
Director of Sports Tourism
Kristen Heimgartner
Kristen Heimgartner
Destination Experience Manager

PARTNERS

The Sioux City Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau would like to thank the following partners for their generous support:

  • SIOUX CITY
  • SERGEANT BLUFF
  • WOODBURY COUNTY
  • NORTH SIOUX CITY
  • DAKOTA DUNES
  • SIOUXLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

BOARD MEMBERS

The Sioux City Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau would like to thank the following partners for their generous support:

Cheers to the weekend! 🍸 Whether you're a local or just visiting, a handcrafted cocktail at The Diving Elk is the perfect way to unwind in Siouxland. 

#GetExploring #Exploresux 

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🤔Did you know…
You can stay up to date on Siouxland events, local highlights, and travel inspiration by subscribing to Explore Siouxland’s monthly newsletter?

🖱️ Just head to ExploreSiouxland.com, click Plan Your Trip → Free Visitors Guide, and scroll to the bottom of that page to enter your email and sign up.

It’s a quick and easy way to make sure you never miss a reason to #getexploring!✨

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🇺🇸 This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

As you spend time with loved ones or explore all that Siouxland has to offer, we encourage you to pause and reflect on the true meaning of this day.

📍Consider visiting a local veterans memorial or attending a remembrance event to pay your respects.

Please note: Explore Siouxland will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, in observance of the holiday.

#MemorialDay #HonorAndRemember #ExploreSUX #getexploring 

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@traveliowa 
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@siouxlandfreedompark
THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED!

🏈 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🏈
We're giving away 6 ticket vouchers to the Sioux City Bandits' final game of the season on May 24th at the Tyson Events Center! 🎉 Don’t miss your chance to cheer on the Bandits and experience the excitement of indoor arena football!

Here’s how to enter:
1️⃣ Follow @explore_siouxland 
2️⃣ Tag your football-loving friends in the comments (each tag = one entry)
3️⃣ Share this post to your story (and tag us) for an extra entry!

📣 Winner will be announced Wednesday, May 21st at 12pm.
Good luck — and #GetExploring at the game! 🏟️🔥

This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with Meta.

#exploresux #getexploring #siouxcitybandits #indoorfootball #giveaway #tysoneventscenter #siouxlandevents

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