QC, That’s Where! How to become a Certified Tourism Ambassador

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -Do you want to become more knowledgeable about the Quad Cities? Do you want to make every encounter with a Quad Citizen and visitor a positive experience? If you answered yes, then you should sign up for one of the 2024 CTA classes.

Visit Quad Cities, the region’s official destination management and marketing organization (DMMO), now has the Certified Tourism Ambassador™ (CTA) program.

As an accredited provider, Visit Quad Cities presents the official CTA designation on behalf of the Tourism Ambassador Institute®, the oversight body for the certification program.

The Quad Cities Tourism Ambassador Program is a multi-faceted program that increases tourism and knowledge about the Quad Cities by inspiring employees, residents and volunteers to turn every visitor and resident encounter into a positive experience. Plus, you’ll become more aware of what the QC is all about and has to offer!

For more information about the CTA program, upcoming classes and registration, and to access the online CTA brochure--including filling out a form expressing interest in the program, visit here.

Upcoming CTA Classes:

• Thursday, March 21 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 2 from 2-6 p.m.
• Thursday, June 20 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Sept. 11 from 12-4 p.m.
• Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 2-6 p.m.

The fee is $40 per person. To register for a class, go to ctanetwork.com.

If you have any questions, please contact Brittany Wells, Destination Experience Manager at Visit Quad Cities.

QC, That’s Where! We work best when we’re together! QC, That’s Where! is brought to you by a partnership with the Quad Cities Chamber and Visit Quad Cities.