Carbondale Tourism

According to yesterday's Illinois Tourism Office presentation, tourism in Illinois grew by 4.5 % last year. More locally, the Carbondale Tourism office reported the following:

The team produced over 25 promotional pieces for both Carbondale Tourism and other local organizations, contributed to over 20 events in the area, and scheduled over 45 media placements. As a result, Carbondale Tourism saw responses from over 1,300 visitors, had over 18,600 website visits, provided information to over 2,400 visitors, and contributed to approximately 2,600 over-night stays in Carbondale hotels.

No indication on the Carbondale Tourism website how this compared to 2012 or previous years, though.

Tourism Road Show

 The Carbondale Convention and Tourism office will host the Illinois Office of Tourism on Tuesday the 29th as the IOT talks about Illinois tourism. Apparently the state has record breaking numbers of tourists last year.

 

The Illinois Office of Tourism (IOT) is making a pit stop in Carbondale on Tuesday, July 29^th as part of their 2014 Illinois Road Show.

 

Representatives from the IOT will stop in various cities across the state to share the recently released 2013 data on the economic and social benefits of the Illinois travel industry.

Carbondale Tourism is thrilled to have Carbondale be selected as the first of three stops through southern Illinois.

The Illinois Road Show media event will start at 9:00am at the Garden Grove Event Center, located at 1215 East Walnut Street in Carbondale, behind The University Mall. IOT Deputy Director Jen Hoelzle will present detailed information on the Illinois 2013 record-breaking tourism numbers.

The general public and businesses affected by travel and tourism are encouraged to attend and learn about the efforts of the state to continue to promote the state of Illinois and our region as destinations for domestic and international travelers.

Don't hesitate to reach out to Carbondale Tourism at (618) 529-4451 with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!