Window to the Midwest: Galesburg’s tourism revitalization

In this episode of Galesburg’s Morning News, Randy Newcomb, executive director of the Galesburg Tourism & Visitors Bureau, talks about the city’s vibrant tourism initiatives for 2025. Fresh off the May 29 launch of the user-friendly ExperienceGalesburg.com website, Newcomb highlights its itinerary tools and blogs showcasing Galesburg’s charm. He discusses the “Experience Galesburg: Window to the Midwest” brand, now unifying marketing with vibrant Midwestern colors, and shares early success in attracting group tours, with three operators eyeing 2026 bookings. Newcomb also previews a packed summer of events, from Railroad Days to the Great Balloon Race, and emphasizes tourism’s economic impact on the region.

He covers:

  • Economic Impact and Visitor Data
  • Summer Events and Attractions
  • Marketing Strategies
  • Top Attractions in Galesburg
  • Future Development and Wishlist

Randy Newcomb, executive director of Galesburg Tourism & Visitors Bureau.
Randy Newcomb, executive director of Galesburg Tourism & Visitors Bureau. (WGIL)

 

In this episode of Galesburg’s Morning News, Randy Newcomb, executive director of the Galesburg Tourism & Visitors Bureau, talks about the city’s vibrant tourism

 

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