https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/illinois tourism/ Illinois Tourism News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:26:01+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/illinois-inspires-travelers-to-meet-in-the-middle-this-spring-and-summer-tr/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/illinois-inspires-travelers-to-meet-in-the-middle-this-spring-and-summer-tr/ This spring and summer, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Office of Tourism (IOT) will highlight some of the best of the state’s warm-weather adventures in an updated advertising campaign inspiring people to “Meet in the Middle.” Giving the existing “Middle of Everything” platform a fresh twist, the new creative showcases Illinois as a place where experiences, cultures, and people truly come together because of its variety, whether it’s a big city or an area of natural beauty. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:08:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/why-illinois-remains-the-go-to-destination-for-architecture-enthusiasts/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/why-illinois-remains-the-go-to-destination-for-architecture-enthusiasts/ As Frank Lloyd Wright’s birthday on the 8th of June approaches, Illinois is stepping into the spotlight as the premier destination for architectural tourism. From its iconic skyscrapers in Chicago to a trail of architectural masterpieces across the state, Illinois offers an unmatched journey through architectural history and innovation. With growing interest from design-savvy travellers, Illinois is set to inspire visitors with its rich architectural heritage and vibrant creative culture. Mon, 09 Jun 2025 06:13:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/whats-new-in-illinois-for-2025-and-beyond/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/whats-new-in-illinois-for-2025-and-beyond/ Illinois is set to celebrate major milestones and host globally recognized events in 2025 Fri, 17 Jan 2025 06:14:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/top-spots-in-illinois-for-an-autumn-colours-road-trip/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/top-spots-in-illinois-for-an-autumn-colours-road-trip/ Enjoy Illinois’ Autumn Trip Planner and Fall Colour Report is now live, showcasing the best places across Illinois to see the brilliant colours flourish as the seasons change. Embark on an unforgettable road trip along Illinois’ seven scenic byways, stopping to see the beauty of the State Parks, meeting the wonderful makers from the Illinois Made program, and staying in some unique accommodations along the way. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 05:40:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/enjoy-illinois-announced-as-the-official-destination-partner-of-crystal-pal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/enjoy-illinois-announced-as-the-official-destination-partner-of-crystal-pal/ The Eagles visited Chicago, Illinois, in 2023 during their pre-season tour and returned to the United States earlier this summer for the second successive year, playing in the Stateside Cup. Crystal Palace will also be returning to Illinois for the next Premier League Mornings Live, taking place in Chicago on 21-22 September 2024. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 08:00:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/illinois-breaks-news-tourism-ground-in-2018/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/illinois-breaks-news-tourism-ground-in-2018/ More than 117 million visitors travelled to Illinois in 2018, setting a new record number of visitors for the state, governor Jay Pritzker announced today. Visitors to the state spent $41.7 billion, boosting Illinois’ economy by $2 billion over the previous year, according to data provided by the United States Travel Association. Thu, 04 Jul 2019 07:53:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/illinois-visitor-numbers-hit-record-high/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/illinois-visitor-numbers-hit-record-high/ Visitors to Illinois hit an all-time high in 2017, government Bruce Rauner announced earlier. Nearly 114 million people travelled to the state last year to ‘Enjoy Illinois’ and give a $1.1 billion boost to the state’s economy. Fri, 18 May 2018 07:30:35 +0000