(Cass Co) The Cass County Tourism Commission met on December 16, 2023. After some discussion, the group decided to change things up a bit for his 2024. Going forward, the schedule will include four meetings per year, with meetings held at 9 a.m. on the first Wednesday of February, May, August, and November. Unless otherwise specified, meetings will be held at the Atlantic Conference Center.
New officers for 2024 have been elected.
President: Laura Canning
Secretary: Emily Kennedy
Treasurer: Kenner Baxter
The economic impact of visitors to Iowa, including Cass County, is significant, according to a Travel Iowa report. Tourist spending in 2022 (latest economic impact report) was a whopping $6.9 billion. This means that travelers visiting Iowa spend approximately $19 million each day. In Cass County, local sales taxes collected exceeded $1,700,000. And state sales taxes collected in Cass County that year were $2.17 million. Tourism is more than just fun and games, it means business.
If you are interested in the future of tourism in Cass County, plan to attend the next Tourism Commission meeting. Wednesday, February 7th, 9am At the Atlantic Chamber.
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