DES MOINES, IA - Today, the Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau launched a marketing campaign showcasing the many ways visitors and locals can experience winter in Greater Des Moines. The campaign, which includes a microsite: catchdesmoines.com/winter, social media advertising and giveaways, highlights indoor and outdoor winter sports, shopping, attractions and winter events. During the Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau's 2014 winter campaign more than 202,000 visitor inquiries were received, up by more than 48,000 from 2013.
"The microsite is a great resource for visitors who are looking for a winter weekend getaway and for those who are coming to the city to visit family for the holidays." says Greg Edwards, President and CEO of the Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau and Des Moines Area Sports Commission. "From ice skating to shopping, there are plenty of ways that visitors and locals can embrace the colder weather and experience Greater Des Moines."
The microsite, sponsored by Valley West Mall (1551 Valley West Drive, West Des Moines), will remain live through February 29, 2016. Visitors to the microsite can enter to win a Winter Giveaway and also request a Catch Des Moines Fun Pass, which offers discounts at area attractions.
Visit catchdesmoines.com/winter to find a complete list of winter activities in Greater Des Moines and look for special blog posts and discounts at catchdesmoines.com/blog.
The Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau, the parent organization of the Des Moines Area Sports Commission, is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to market the region as a visitor destination increasing economic growth and enhancing the visitor experience. The Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau and Des Moines Area Sports Commission represent the following municipalities: Altoona, Ankeny, Bondurant, Clive, Des Moines, Grimes, Indianola, Johnston, Perry, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, Polk County, Urbandale, West Des Moines and Windsor Heights