Welcome Center Survey
Iowa Welcome Centers serve the travelers visiting our state by providing travel information and encouraging travelers to extend their stay in Iowa.
During 2010, 19 Iowa Welcome Centers served nearly 200,000 travel parties and over 500,000 travelers.
Travelers visiting the 19 Iowa Welcome Center travelers spent an estimated $183* million during their trips in Iowa, up from $180 million in 2009. Per day spending increased 3.5% from $219.60 per day in 2009 to $227.38 per day in 2010.
Iowa Welcome Center travel counselors influenced 30% of the travelers to extend their stay. Travelers who extended their stay spent an additional $18 million.*
*Based on visitation of all 19 Iowa Welcome Centers (15 centers submitted surveys), along with average length of stay and average spending as reported in 2010 Iowa Welcome Center Survey Report.
2010 Welcome Center Survey Results
- Complete Report [PDF: 720k]
- Visiting Friends & Relatives [PDF: 25k]
- All Iowa Welcome Center Travelers [PDF: 17k]
- Casino Gaming [PDF: 25k]
- Festivals & Events [PDF: 25k]
- Historical Areas [PDF: 24k]
- Outdoor Recreation [PDF: 25k]
- Museums [PDF: 24k]
- Shopping [PDF: 24k]
- Scenic Byways [PDF: 24k]
- State & National Parks [PDF: 25k]
- Wineries [PDF: 25k]
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