Tourism in the Quad-Cities has been greatly increasing over the past few years. The efforts are paying off.
Tourism is on the rise.
It's a combination of many things, he said. Mr. Taylor said, noting the refurbished and improved Family Museum of Arts and Science in Bettendorf as an example. Of course, the official opening of the John Deere Commons last summer, and the additional shops and restaurants in downtown Moline can't be ignored. The river and riverboats likely will be just two of the attractions for visitors at the Women's International Bowling Congress, expected to draw up to 40,000 women between April and July. We'll learn more about the impact'' large groups have on the area, he said.