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The official Industry Directory for all tourism-related inquiries and vendor requests, plus Illinois brand guidelines and marketing tools.

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Campaign Toolkits & Resources

Downloadable campaign assets, sizzle reels & more

The Middle of Everything campaign highlights Illinois as the center of culture, food, history, architecture, nightlife and natural wonders—full of experiences for visitors to discover.

This digital toolkit page includes downloadable social media assets, links to international trade/PR guides and sizzle reels.

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2023 Year in Review

A summary of 2023 integrated campaign successes across paid media, owned & earned. In addition, visitor information, average expenditure data and more are included.

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Tourism Exchange Partnership

Grow Your Bookings

The Illinois Office of Tourism is excited to announce a brand new partnership with Tourism Exchange USA, a B2B one-stop digital marketplace where suppliers (accommodations, tours, attractions) can manage live availability, pricing and bookings across multiple distribution channels.

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Route 66 Centennial Celebration

100 Years of Route 66

One of the nation’s most celebrated roads, historic US Route 66, is celebrating its centennial in 2026. Visionary for its time, the Mother Road is one of the original highways within the National Highway System. 

Explore the Illinois Office of Tourism's brand standards for Route 66 Centennial, ensuring your promotional materials reflect the rich heritage and authenticity of this iconic route.

Tourism Resources

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Industry Directory

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Illinois Tourism Monthly

Sign up for monthly updates from the Illinois Office of Tourism, featuring industry updates, grant information, tourism trends, partnership opportunities and more.

Marketing Tools

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International Trade/PR Guides

On this page you'll find links to PDFs of IOT's international Trade & PR guides. These include versions for Mexico, UK, Germany, China, France, Italy, India, Japan and Korea.

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Advertising in Enjoy Illinois magazine

Advertise in Enjoy Illinois magazine to reach eager travelers seeking unforgettable experiences in the Land of Lincoln.

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Illinois Brand Guidelines

View the Illinois Office of Tourism standards for logo treatments and learn how to use them for promotional and additional materials.

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Advertise on Enjoyillinois.com

Engage your customers in a way that’s relevant to them, by advertising online through enjoyillinois.com

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Dottie User Guide

Enter information about your destination and attractions into Dottie, the State’s official tourism database.

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Tourism Attraction Sign Program

Discover guidelines for showcasing Illinois attractions to global travelers.

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Economic Impact and Travel Insights

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Economic Impact of Illinois Tourism in 2023 (Full Report)

Illinois Tourism Economic Impact 2024
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Economic Impact of Illinois Tourism in 2023 (Highlights/TIP Card)

2023-2024 Economic Impact of Illinois Tourism
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Illinois International Visitation in 2023 (Highlights/TIP Card)

2023 Illinois International Visitation
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2022 Leisure Visitor Profile for the State of Illinois & Chicago

An inside look at the leisure travel market in Illinois.

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Industry Newsletter Archives

Illinois Tourism Monthly Newsletter Archive

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