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)
Get ready for WITSTOCK â26! đśâď¸đ¸ 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 wonât want to miss!
Enjoy live music, great local food, activities for all ages, and this yearâs first-ever 1K Glow Run/Walkâwith proceeds supporting student athletes. Hosted by KWSR and WITCCâs 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! đ
TONIGHT: Thursday April 23 in Sioux Cityđśđť 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 wonât soon forget. Performed by the Sioux City Symphony String Quartet, the evening features works by composers like Erwin Schulhoff and MieczysĹaw Weinbergâartists 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 Ravelâs Kaddish for solo violin.
Hosted by Music Director Ryan Haskins, this is more than a concertâitâs a moment to reflect, remember, and bear witness.
đŻď¸ Thursday April 23 | 6:30â8:00 PM đ Holocaust Rails Exhibit, Sioux City Railroad Museum đď¸ Free & open to the public
Take in an evening that honors history through the power of music.
The fairways were full of fierce competition this week at Dakota Dunes! âłď¸
Explore Siouxland was proud to serve as a destination partner for the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Menâs Golf Championship, which wrapped up yesterday at Dakota Dunes Country Club.
Congratulations to this yearâs champions; Hastings on the title and Max Nielsen the medalist, and to every student-athlete who brought their best to the courseâwe loved being part of the action and welcoming you to the region!
And the excitement isnât over yet⌠the GPAC Womenâs Golf Championship tees off next week. Weâre looking forward to another incredible round of competition in Siouxland! đď¸ââď¸
Weâre excited to welcome Denise Chaudhari to the Explore Siouxland team as our new Director of Destination Marketing! đ
Denise brings a strong background in brand storytelling, creative strategy, and visual communicationsâalong with a passion for collaboration and community engagement. Her experience leading impactful campaigns and building meaningful connections will help elevate how we share Siouxlandâs story.
With Denise on board, weâre looking forward to strengthening our partnerships and continuing to position Siouxland as a vibrant destination for visitors and events.
Please help us give Denise a warm Siouxland welcome! đ
The ultimate tribute to Nirvana is hitting the stage with Smells Like Nirvanaâbringing all the raw energy, angst, and iconic sound of the 90s back to life.
From âSmells Like Teen Spiritâ to deep cuts and fan favorites, this is your chance to relive the grunge era loud and live.
đ Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City (Anthem) đ Friday, April 24, 2026 â° 8:00 PM
Expect a high-energy night packed with nostalgia and headbanging hits you know by heart. Must be 21+ to attend.
đ¸ Grab your crew and come rock outâthis oneâs gonna be loud.
More info: https://exploresiouxland.com/event/smells-like-nirvana-2026/
