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Illinois Gov Conf. on Travel and Tourism in Chicago
2017-12-15
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The Illinois Governor's Conference on Travel and Tourism is the state's premier gathering of tourism conference. Each year, the Illinois Governor's Conference brings the state's tourism industry and marketing professionals together for three days of high-level speakers, educational panels and key networking opportunities.
The 2018 Illinois Governor's Conference on Travel and Tourism will be Feb. 26-28, 2018 at the Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe, Chicago. Includes the nation's leading travel experts, including a special LGBTQ Breakout Session. See www.ilgovconference.com/schedule/ . Early Bird Registration of $345 per person ends Dec. 21! Day Registration Available.
Cory M. Jobe, director, Office of Tourism for the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, stated: "Each year, the Illinois Governor's Conference is the place for an open exchange of ideas and setting the direction for the future of the state's tourism industry. The 2018 Illinois Governor's Conference in Chicago is going to be the best yet, featuring the nation's leading travel experts and speakers, and expert panelists who will share their knowledge of the latest travel trends and best practices in the industry. This year's Illinois Governor's Conference also offers plenty of networking opportunities and serves as a forum for connecting with colleagues and sharing ideas."
Register here: ww2.eventrebels.com/er/Registration/StepRegInfo.jsp . |
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