The Iowa Tourism Office and Iowa Travel Federation of Iowa presented 21 awards to industry members during the 2010 Iowa Tourism Conference in Burlington. Heartland Acres in Independence, IA was presented with the “Attraction of the Year (population up to 10,000). “These organizations and individuals are incredible ambassadors for Iowa’s tourism industry,” said Iowa Tourism Office Manager Shawna Lode. “It is great to see them receive acknowledgement for their efforts.”
The annual three-day conference, sponsored by the Iowa Tourism Office and Travel Federation of Iowa, brings together more than 200 industry representatives from across the state to network, attend educational sessions and discuss emerging industry trends.
