Illinois Tourism Monthly is your
update on industry news, brought to you by the Illinois Office of Tourism. Each month, we'll share all kinds of valuable information. Featuring everything from new initiatives to media visits to events and openings around the state, this newsletter will be a great resource for you to stay up-to-date with all things related to Illinois travel and more. If you have news to share, please let us know at any time at news@enjoyillinois.com!
Fall is officially underway and we've been busy around the state — and the globe. In September, we were in London representing our great state at Brand USA's Travel Week. We also hosted the Midwest Living team for the #MWLRoadRally2020, which stopped at many Route 66 highlights and visited several of our Illinois Made makers. The journey will be printed in the May/June 2020 issue which hits newstands April 15.
Speaking of fall, our new campaign is out in market, and we love how it showcases the colorful beauty of Illinois. This campaign, along with our most recent Spring-Summer campaign, was created by our new advertising agency of record, O'Keefe Reinhard & Paul (OKRP).
We are excited to announce that the 2020 Illinois Governor's Conference on Travel & Tourism will take place in Rosemont from March 16-18, 2020. Early bird registration is now open, so take advantage of the $100 registration savings until 12/31. And new this year, we have an official airline partner who will be offering up an extra special incentive to attend the 2020 conference. More to come! Stay up to date on this news and more by subscribing to the Governor's Conference newsletter.
Last week we hosted eight media and trade on the VUSA Austria FAM. They got a great taste of northern Illinois with visits to Galena, Rockford, Chicago and Rosemont. Some trip highlights include:
Last month, Pontiac and Springfield played host to 17 travel agents from Italy. They had a great time exploring historic landmarks and icons along Route 66. Are you planning to host any media/trade FAMs in your area? Be sure to let us know so that we can support you in your efforts!
Born out of a desire for a softer yarn, Rolling Oak Alpaca Ranch creates a variety of super lightweight and durable alpaca wool goods — and it's all handmade right here in Illinois. The family-owned and operated ranch also offers tours, during which guests can get up close and personal with the alpacas before seeing how their wool transforms into processed fibers and handcrafted fleece.
From epic fall road trips to ways to play outside this winter, the Fall/Winter issue of Travel Illinois is a perfect chance for readers to capture the spirit of the seasons in Illinois. Travel Illinois is a biannual magazine that can be downloaded, or you can request a copy by mail. If you are interested in distribution, you can also request bulk quantities.
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to advertise in Travel Illinois — commit to an ad in the Spring/Summer 2020 edition by 10/15/19, and you'll receive a bonus ad of equal size in the Fall/Winter 2020 issue. Contact MaryPat Moore at Meredith Publishing for more information.
