ICCVB Recognizes Governor JB Pritzker’s Industry Leadership at 2021 Illinois’ Governor’s Conference on Travel and Tourism

December 07, 2021

CHICAGO—The Illinois Council of Convention & Visitor Bureaus (ICCVB) last night recognized Governor Pritzker during the 2021 Illinois’ Governor’s Conference on Travel and Tourism for his leadership and commitment to the tourism industry.

This recognition comes after the Governor put forward a budget that made clear funding for tourism and convention efforts is essential to help the State as a whole recover from pandemic-related revenue losses.The budget is just the first step in providing the stability needed to attract visitors and businesses back to Illinois.

“Governor Pritzker’s commitment and support of tourism and the multiple sectors it positively impacts is incredibly appreciated by ICCVB,” said Dave Herrell, ICCVB Chairman and President and CEO of Visit Quad Cities. “The unique destinations and communities that make Illinois a compelling place to visit throughout all corners of the state need tourism to thrive. As it continues to play a critical role in the State of Illinois’ economic recovery, we look forward to our continued partnership with the Governor’s Office and the Illinois Office of Tourism as we work together to rebuild our economy and position the State of Illinois for future success.”

With domestic and international competition for visitors, there is a need for urgency in the state’s recovery and ICCVB’s goal is to support those efforts in all ways possible. Leisure travel, business meetings, conventions and sports tourism are all vitally important for our State’s economic growth. ICCVB will continue to advocate for strategic investments that support tourism and the industry in order to get back to the 2019 numbers—a record breaking year.

The Illinois Council of Convention & Visitor Bureaus represents 37 local destination organizations around Illinois, including Chicago and hundreds of downstate cities, small towns, main streets, urban and rural communities. 

The organization works alongside the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Illinois Office of Tourism and industry partners to promote Illinois communities as welcoming multi-cultural destinations to visit, work and live through brand awareness, promotion, sales, and visitor engagement. 

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