Jones County Tourism is dedicated to encouraging, promoting and developing tourism programs designed to be both economically and socially beneficial to the county. Your membership is invaluable to us in maintaining a successful tourism program. Bringing visitors to our area benefits our local businesses, adds income to the tax base, and even convinces potential residents to stay.
Membership benefits can include:
- traveljonescounty.com – Listing on the Jones County website with a link to your website and inclusion of events on the Calendar of Events page.
- 74% of travelers plan vacations from information gained from the internet.
- Referrals – The tourism office receives hundreds of inquiries each month. Our members are the first ones we think of.
- Personal referrals are the best marketing exposure for any business. Nielson Ratings indicate that a personal referral is the most trusted form of advertisement. 84% of people that receive a referral trust this marketing source of information and two out of three or 67% will act and buy.
- Bus Tours/Group Travel – The tourism office often arranges group tours and only our members are included in their itinerary.
- “The greatest advantage of a small group tour is being able to hear the local guide with the possibility to ask more questions and gain more insights.” ~ TripAdvisor.com
- Marketing – Member brochures are showcased at the tourism office, shared via mail and email and distributed at trade shows.
- Jones County Tourism also advertises in various publications including The Iowan and Our Iowan magazines, the Des Moines Register and more.
- Success – Your membership is paramount to our success. You are helping us present Jones County, Iowa to the world!
Membership year runs January 1 – December 31
Membership Form:
Membership Categories
| Memberships year runs Jan 1 – Dec 31 Thank you for your support of Jones County Tourism! | Small Business & Non-profits – $50 • Recognition as a Tourism Supporter. • Listing on our website with a link to your website. • Place events on the calendar on our website. (send events to director@traveljonescounty.com) |
| Main Attraction – $100 •Everything that the Small Business member receives •Additionally, significant promotion to tour and visitor requests for information | Corporate Partner – $250 •Everything that the Small Business member receives •Additionally, logo recognition on our website that indicates your support of Tourism efforts |
| Tourism Champion – $500 •Organizations that whole-heartedly support JCTA and our mission •Everything that the Corporate member receives •Additionally, banner ad recognition on traveljonescounty.com | Friends of Tourism – Any Amount •Recognitions as a Friend of Tourism each calendar year |
Jones County Tourism Association
213 E. Main St, Anamosa, IA 52205
319-462-4101
Bob Hatcher, Director
director@traveljonescounty.com
Thank you for your support of Jones County Tourism!