Cory Jobe, Director of the Illinois Office of Tourism, gave a presentation at the Egyptian Theatre on May 11th as part of National Travel and Tourism Week. Director Jobe highlighted the newly released State of Illinois Tourism economic impact numbers from 2016, the newly launched EnjoyIllinois.com, the Illinois Made program and more.  In conjunction with talking about the Illinois Made program, he announced Jonamac Orchard as the second Illinois Made Maker for DeKalb County, join Whiskey Acres Distilling Co.

Review Director Jobe’s presentation, as well as the press releases for Jonamac Orchard’s Illinois Made announcement and the State of Illinois’ Economic Impact of Tourism announcement, and pictures from the event.

DCCVB Director Armstrong’s Daily Chronicle Column: State director of tourism visits DeKalb County

Press Releases:

• Jonamac Orchard Announced as Illinois Made Maker
• Illinois Office of Tourism Announces Robust Growth 
  • Economic Impact of Domestic Tourism Card