As the official destination marketing 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 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:
BARABARA SLONIKER – CHAIR
SIOUXLAND CHAMBER
MARK BALTUSHIS – VICE CHAIR
STAYBRIDGE SUITES
NICOLE BERNER– TREASURER
SECURITY NATIONAL BANK
TOM TEESDALE – SECRETARY
WINNAVEGAS CASINO RESORT
ANDREW TRAMP
DAKOTA DUNES COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT
ANGELA LIAS
COURTYARD BY MARRIOT DOWNTOWN
COREY WESTRA
GREAT PLAINS ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
CYNDI HANSON
BRIAR CLIFF UNIVERSITY
IKE RAYFORD
GROUNDSWELL DIVERSITY, KES PRODUCTION
JESSICA JOHNSON
CITY OF SIOUX CITY
NICK PALMIOTTI
OVG360 (TYSON EVENTS CENTER, ORPHEUM THEATER, AND SIOUX CITY CONVENTION CENTER)
One of Sioux City’s most iconic landmarks is getting a little TLC! 🛠️✨
The Sergeant Floyd Monument is getting a facelift with scheduled repairs and restoration work to help preserve this historic treasure for future generations.
Congratulations to all the incredible athletes who competed in the GPAC Women’s Golf Championship at Dakota Dunes Country Club this week! ⛳🏆
A special congratulations to Morningside University on earning the GPAC Women’s Team Championship title, and to Allison Meyerink of Dakota Wesleyan University for capturing her second straight individual championship!
We’d also like to recognize the All-Tournament Team and all competitors who made this championship such a success. Thank you for bringing great collegiate golf to Siouxland!
Explore Siouxland was proud to serve as a destination partner for this outstanding event and celebrate the talent, dedication, and sportsmanship displayed throughout the tournament.
🎉🎉Congratulations to Larry Obermeyer of the Sioux City Railroad Museum on receiving the 2026 Iowa Tourism Legacy Award from the Iowa Tourism Office!
This prestigious honor recognizes individuals who have dedicated 10+ years to tourism and made a significant, measurable impact on travel and visitor experiences across Iowa. Larry was recognized for his outstanding work with both the Sioux City Railroad Museum and the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, helping preserve local history and create meaningful experiences for visitors from near and far.
As one of only three recipients of the 2026 Legacy Award, Larry’s passion for historic preservation and dedication to Iowa tourism continue to make Siouxland proud.
Please join us in congratulating Larry on this well-deserved recognition!
Get ready for WITSTOCK ’26! 🎶☀️🎸 Wednesday, April 29 5-9pm
Western Iowa Tech Community College is bringing the music, food, fun, and festival vibes to campus for this family-friendly event you won’t want to miss!
Enjoy live music, great local food, activities for all ages, and this year’s first-ever 1K Glow Run/Walk—with proceeds supporting student athletes. Hosted by KWSR and WITCC’s Mass Communications program, WITSTOCK is all about community, creativity, and celebrating local talent.
Bring your lawn chairs, grab a blanket, and get ready for an unforgettable night under the Siouxland sky! 🌟
TONIGHT: Thursday April 23 in Sioux City🎶🎻 Experience music, history, and remembrance woven together in a truly powerful setting.
Set within the Holocaust Rails Exhibit at the Sioux City Railroad Museum, Violins of Hope: Music in the Shadow of the Rails is an intimate chamber performance you won’t soon forget. Performed by the Sioux City Symphony String Quartet, the evening features works by composers like Erwin Schulhoff and Mieczysław Weinberg—artists whose lives and music were shaped by the Holocaust.
Using instruments from the Violins of Hope collection, this performance brings history to life through sound, including a moving rendition of Maurice Ravel’s Kaddish for solo violin.
Hosted by Music Director Ryan Haskins, this is more than a concert—it’s a moment to reflect, remember, and bear witness.
🕯️ Thursday April 23 | 6:30–8:00 PM 📍 Holocaust Rails Exhibit, Sioux City Railroad Museum 🎟️ Free & open to the public
Take in an evening that honors history through the power of music.
