WHAT WE DO

 

MARKETING PLAN/STRATEGIC PRIORITY

In early 2018, Catch Des Moines went through a strategic planning process to identify a set of SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time) bound goals for the next three years. These goals involved every department, from administration to marketing to sales, sports and services. The resulting plan was called Pillars for Progress. The three pillars were defined as: 

Increase Economic Impact
  • Strategically secure conventions, events and leisure travelers 
Enhance the Visitor Experience 
  • Extend their stay or consider a return visit 
  • Provide a great experience 
Advance Catch Des Moines Relevancy 
  • Continue to be a leader in the region, involved in all conversations regarding destination development
  • Market Greater Des Moines as a travel destination outside of Iowa
  • Promote tourism as a major industry within Greater Des Moines

 

DESTINATION MASTER PLAN

Catch Des Moines engaged global professional services firm Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) in the creation of a Destination Strategic Plan that will help guide tourism growth in the Greater Des Moines region.

This plan will help identify areas that—with proper leverage and investment—would “move the needle” and encourage more over-night visitors to the region. The goal of the process is to drive stakeholder and community collaboration to craft a singular vision and a roadmap to increase both leisure and group travel as well as enhancing the visitor experience. See the Catch Des Moines Destination Strategic Plan below or CLICK HERE to view.

Catch Des Moines Destination Strategic Plan