This is Illinois. This is the #MiddleofEverything. The latest Illinois Office of Tourism sizzle features the sights and experiences that make our state so unique. #IllinoisTravel #IllinoisTourism #EnjoyIllinois Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Illinois Office of Tourism
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The Illinois Office of Tourism manages industry efforts that result in sustainable and significant economic and quality-of-life benefits for all Illinois residents. Our office promotes Illinois as a premier travel destination for leisure travelers and for meetings, conventions, and special events, attracting domestic and international visitors. We partner with 40 certified Convention and Visitor Bureaus (CVBs) throughout the state to advertise Illinois’ assets and to promote our strengths at tradeshows and events. As a result, our tourism industry welcomes more than 110 million visitors per year, who spend billions of dollars annually. The Illinois Department of Commerce administers grant programs to support local, national, and international marketing and advertising efforts led by certified CVBs.
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Fantastic news out of Choose Chicago! 🏎️🏁
Today, in partnership with the Chicago Sports Commission, we are pleased to announce that the 2024 NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend generated $128 million in economic impact (17% more than last year) and $43.6 million in media impact (85% higher than last year). Some other notable top-line numbers from this year’s race: • 53,063 unique attendees took part in this year’s festivities, up from 47,405 last year, thanks in part to the introduction of single-day tickets. • Over 11% of attendees said it was their first time in Chicago – more than twice as many as last year. • The event generated 38,095 hotel room nights, up 29% from 2023. • 80% of 2024 non-local attendees would recommend Chicago as a travel destination. Thank you to the Sports Industry Research Center at Temple University's School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management for leading the creation of these rigorous reports. Thanks to all our partners whose hard work contributed to the dramatic growth of this event in its second year. Read the press release here: https://lnkd.in/gXidJh49 Read the full reports here: https://lnkd.in/gVpeeK6x
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Deputy Director Daniel Thomas stopped by WGN-TV to chat all things fall colors in #Illinois! 🍂 Using the interactive Fall Colors Trip Planner at EnjoyIllinois.com, planning the perfect weekend getaway has never been easier, whether it's a visit to the Fox River Valley or leaf peeping 🍁 in Southern Illinois. 🔗 Check out the Fall Colors Trip Planner: https://bit.ly/3AZadIg Illinois Department of Natural Resources Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity #EnjoyIllinois #MiddleofEverything #FallinIllinois #IllinoisTravel #IllinoisTourism #IllinoisOutdoors #TourismMarketing #TourismTrends #TourismTechnology
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Illinois Office of Tourism reposted this
Fall is the perfect time to discover more about the Lincoln Tomb during Illinois Department of Natural Resources "Porch Talks!" Enjoy 20-30 minute programs about lesser-known facts surrounding the monument, including: 🎩 Restoration of the Lincoln Tomb 🎩 Where’s Robert? 🎩 Lincoln Across Borders 🎩 The Dear Rascals 🎩 Lincoln & Grant Running through November 9th, find specific times and days for each topic 👉 https://lnkd.in/gmCuMs5B #visitspringfield #springfieldil #lincolntomb #abrahamlincoln #history #middleofeverything
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#Chicago is home to some of the most vibrant Latino communities in the country! From Pilsen/Little Village to Humboldt Park, EnjoyIllinois.com offers a look at where to eat— and what to see— in these culturally rich neighborhoods. 🔗 Start exploring here: https://bit.ly/3N3K5Pf Choose Chicago Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity #EnjoyIllinois #MiddleofEverything #HispanicHeritageMonth #IllinoisTravel #IllinoisTourism #IllinoisCulture
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LUMENAURA® Fest is coming to Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, featuring immersive light-and-sound-based installations, magical projection mapping, interactive street art, dazzling live entertainment, a variety of food and beverage options, and more! Visitors are guided along a path throughout downtown while interacting with free and family-friendly art and sound displays that are unlike anything they have experienced! 🔗 Learn more about LUMENAURA Fest Weekend happening October 11th-13th: https://bit.ly/3ZAanjy #EnjoyIllinois #MiddleofEverything #FallinIllinois #IllinoisTravel #IllinoisTourism
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Illinois Office of Tourism reposted this
Thank you to our partners at Brand USA for bringing 60+ travel trade professionals from Ireland and the United Kingdom to Chicago for a three-day MegaFAM finale event. MegaFAMs, or familiarization tours, provide out-of-market travel planners and agents with an immersive experience of Chicago, allowing them to explore the city's highlights firsthand so they can sell it more effectively as a premier global destination to future international visitors. In addition to celebrating our Best Big City win aboard Chicago's First Lady Cruises with the Illinois Office of Tourism, the group stopped at some of our world-class museums, local favorite restaurants, Chicago's incredible waterfronts, and even a mega concert! We look forward to working with these fantastic industry colleagues to continue driving future visitation to Chicago for years to come.
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We had a great group of travel professionals from the UK along The First Hundred Miles of Route 66 last week! The tour included stops at the Joliet Area Historical Museum and Old Joliet Prison for a tour led by Executive Director and HCD board member Greg Peerbolte, dinner at CUT 158 Chophouse, an overnight at Harrah's Joliet Casino & Hotel, breakfast at the Old Route 66 Family Restaurant in Dwight, a tour of the Ambler-Becker Texaco Station, and a final stop in Pontiac at the Route 66 Association Hall of Fame and Museum. Thanks to the Illinois Office of Tourism and Brand USA for coordinating this MegaFAM and to all the participants who joined us in Joliet, Dwight, and Pontiac!
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Illinois Office of Tourism reposted this
Illinois Recharged: Real Stories on Route 66!! 🚘 ⛽ 🗺️ Visit Springfield is proud to be part of the Illinois Office of Tourism EV Meets Route 66 Series! Leading up to Route 66's 100th Anniversary, they partnered with Matador Network and Rivian to produce the Route 66 Rivian Road Trip. Episode 3 highlights Springfield and we are so thankful to be part of this great series. #route66 #roadtrip #ev #tourism #middleofeverything https://lnkd.in/gypJsXM3
Illinois Recharged: Real Stories on Route 66 (Episode 3 )
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Talk about the ultimate #Chicago experience! Thank you, 360 CHICAGO!
We were delighted to welcome the Choose Chicago UK Mega FAM to 360 CHICAGO yesterday! Our visitors enjoyed stunning panoramic city views, TILT, and a delightful breakfast paired with CloudBar's signature cocktails. A big thank you to our guests for embracing the beauty of Chicago, and to Brand USA, Illinois Office of Tourism and Choose Chicago for making this memorable experience possible. #360Chicago #ChooseChicago #UKMegaFAM #BrandUSA #IllinoisTourism #TravelInspiration #Tourism #ExploreChicago #ChicagoEvents #TravelAndTourism
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