Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce to Host Tourism Liaison Visit with Stephanie Neppl of Travel Iowa
The Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce a Tourism Liaison Visit with Stephanie Neppl of Travel Iowa, taking place on Tuesday, March 4th, at 9:00 a.m. in the Sampson Room at Fuller Hall Recreation Center.
This special event will provide valuable insights for local businesses, restaurants, and retailers looking to enhance their marketing strategies and attract visitors. Stephanie Neppl, a Tourism Liaison with Travel Iowa, will share practical tips and tools to help businesses in the Webster City area and Hamilton County to capitalize on the power of tourism and expand their customer base.
Topics to be discussed include:
● Marketing Strategies: How to effectively promote your business- inspiration vs. information.
● Collaboration & Vision: The benefits of cross-promotion and strategies to encourage visitors to stay longer in town.
● Reaching Younger Audiences: Engaging customers with compelling messaging using videos and photos.
● Itinerary Creation: Ideas for one-day or weekend trips tailored to different traveler interests.
● Accurate Online Presence: The importance of up-to-date information on Facebook pages, Google listings, websites, and in-store signage.
● Free Tools & Resources: Marketing tools and resources available through Travel Iowa, including website features, video content, and social media tips.
● Data Insights: Leveraging data to understand visitor patterns and economic impact, with a focus on retail, food, and lodging.
The Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce invites all local business owners, community leaders, and stakeholders to attend this informative event. “This visit is an incredible opportunity for our community to learn how to better position ourselves as a destination for travelers,” said Anna Woodward, Chamber Director. “By working together and leveraging the tools and data Stephanie Neppl will share, we can drive economic growth and continue to make Webster City a vibrant place to live and visit. ”
This event is free to attend, and no pre-registration is required. For more information, please contact the Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce at 515-832-2564.