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Norwalk council approves joining Catch Des Moines 28E tourism agreement
Summary
The Norwalk City Council voted to join a 28E agreement with Catch Des Moines (Greater Des Moines Convention & Visitors Bureau) to market Norwalk hotels and event venues to metro-area events; proponents said the move will help local hotels and businesses capture more event-related visitors.
The Norwalk City Council voted unanimously Thursday to adopt a resolution authorizing the city to join a 28E agreement with Catch Des Moines, the Greater Des Moines Convention & Visitors Bureau, to promote Norwalk lodging and event venues in regional booking efforts.
City officials said the move aims to help Norwalk hotels, restaurants and retailers win event business that currently flows to other metro communities.
Holly (city staff) told the council Norwalk now has one fully operating hotel, the Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott, with another —…
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