The Enjoy Illinois spring/summer campaign launched in mid-April so keep an eye out for the ads as we continue to celebrate the Middle of
Everything. Additional campaign ads will be launched in mid-June to highlight more destinations throughout the state.
The Illinois Office of Tourism will be attending this year’s IPW in San Antonio from May 20-24. Enjoy Illinois & Choose Chicago will have a combined aisle along with several other CVB partners including DuPage CVB, Great Rivers & Routes, Heritage Corridor Destinations & Visit Springfield. U.S. Travel Association’s IPW is the leading international inbound travel trade show, with past IPWs driving $5.5 billion in future travel to the United States, and securing America’s position as a foremost global travel destination.
The Illinois Office of Tourism is proud to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), May 7-13. Sustainable travel across the state is set to be the focus with
"Travel Forward" as this year’s theme emphasizes the essential role that travel plays in promoting economic growth and creating job opportunities.
To celebrate NTTW, the Illinois Office of Tourism will be hosting the Illinois Green Getaway Giveaway across Enjoy Illinois social media channels. First prize is a stay at Camp Aramoni, a luxury glamping property near Starved Rock State Park, and second prize is a stay at the historic Starved Rock Lodge – both of which are committed to sustainable lodging practices.
To enter the giveaway, participants need to follow Enjoy Illinois on Instagram and post a photo or video using the official Illinois Green Getaway Instagram filters, tagging @EnjoyIllinois.
Gov. Pritzker Awards $6.6 Million in Local
Tourism Marketing Grants
Governor JB Pritzker and DCEO announced 58 awards totaling $6.6 million through the Route 66 ($3.7 million) and Tourism Marketing Grant Programs ($2.9 million) to boost local tourism efforts. Read the full press release here.
Gear Up for the NASCAR Enjoy Illinois 300 This June
On June 4, 2023, race over to the World Wide Technology Raceway for the NASCAR Cup Series: Enjoy Illinois 300 weekend. The
highly-anticipated event is expected to draw over 83,000 NASCAR fans to the southwest Illinois region for racing and live entertainment at the Confluence Music Festival. Headliners of this year's festival include Dierks Bentley and Flo Rida.
For six consecutive years, Chicago has won the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards for
the Best Big City in the U.S. It's now time to vote again as the city aims to achieve an unprecedented seven year streak. Vote for Chicago here.
New Videos We are pleased to share the latest addition to
our Illinois Made video collection: Riley’s Vegan Sweets & Eats. We are in the post-production phase of several other Illinois Made videos showcasing talented creators and unique businesses from across the state. Be on the lookout for the launch of new videos on our YouTube channel in the coming days and
weeks.
2023 Illinois Made Mother’s Day Gift Guide For Mother’s Day (May 14), we’re launching the Illinois Made Mother’s Day Gift Guide to help you up your gift-giving game with a special curated list containing unique and handmade finds from some of the top woman-owned Illinois Made businesses in all areas of the state.
Launched in 2016, the Illinois Made program has worked to inspire residents and visitors to discover the people, products and authentic experiences created by one-of-a-kind small businesses throughout the state.
From monogrammed china, to handpicked floral arrangements, the Illinois Made Mother’s Day Gift Guide will help you locate the perfect gift for every type of mom.
Illinois Made Submission Deadline If you know any amazing small businesses or expert artisans in Illinois, consider nominating them for the Illinois Made program. The nomination deadline for the 2023 class is August 1.
The Spring/Summer 2023 issue of the Enjoy Illinois Magazine was released in March. The magazine is an excellent biannual resource for tourists and travelers looking to experience all that your region has to offer. Each issue offers a mix of seasonal travel stories and special features that serve as inspiration for visitors. Order your own copy at the link below orview it online.
For bulk orders, please contact Brad.Strauss@illinois.gov.
