Sponsors

The 2012 Illinois Governor's Conference on Tourism is the state's premier educational forum for the travel industry, and focuses on the importance of tourism as a tool for stimulating and continuing economic development within Illinois. It offers a professional development environment rich with renowned educational speakers, networking opportunities with fellow leaders, and the opportunity to celebrate innovative tourism marketing initiatives throughout the year. The Conference ranks as one of the best state tourism conferences in the nation and attracts approximately 500 attendees annually.

Please join us as a Sponsor for the 2012 Illinois Governor's Conference on Tourism. The conference is presented by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Tourism in partnership with the Illinois Council of Convention & Visitor Bureaus (ICCVB) and includes:

• The State of the State of Tourism address;
• Dynamic keynote addresses and breakout sessions;
• Terrific networking events;
• An extensive trade show exhibiting relevant products, services and publications;
• Special Silent Auction, and
• The Illinois Excellence in Tourism awards.

Sponsors (to date):
Platinum Sponsors
Presenting Sponsors
Leading Sponsors
Strategic Sponsors
Conference Sponsors
Breakouts Sponsors
Special Thanks
Illinois Grape Growers & Vintners' Association

2012 Sponsorship Opportunities
Gain the attention of more than 500 tourism professionals from Illinois and surrounding states by taking advantage of a wide variety of cost-effective sponsorship and advertising opportunities! All sponsorship levels are cash only.

Platinum Sponsors ($30,000)
Ice Breaker Reception
Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 6 - 8 p.m.

Underwriting costs of av, electric, internet, room usage (1 opportunity) SOLD

Presenting Sponsors ($15,000)
"State of the State of Tourism" Breakfast (1 opportunity) SOLD
Thursday, March 15, 2012, 9 - 10:30 a.m.

Website Design (1 opportunity) SOLD

Leading Sponsors ($10,000)
Illinois Tourism Marketplace Reception (1 opportunity) SOLD
Thursday, March 15, 2012, 5 - 7 p.m.

"Illinois Excellence in Tourism Awards" Luncheon (1 opportunity) SOLD
Friday, March 16, 2012, 12 - 1:30 p.m.

Strategic Sponsor ($5,000)
Networking Picnic Lunch (1 opportunity) SOLD
Thursday, March 15, 2012, 12:30 - 2 p.m.

Afternoon Great Session (1 opportunity) SOLD
Thursday, March 15, 2012, 3:45 - 5 p.m.

Great Session Breakfast (1 opportunity) SOLD
Friday, March 16, 2012, 9 - 10:15 a.m.

Keynote Speaker (1 opportunity) SOLD

Keynote Speaker (1 opportunity) SOLD
Friday, March 16, 2012, 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Official Airline (1 opportunity) SOLD

Conference Sponsor ($2,500)
Morning Break Sponsor (1 opportunity) SOLD
March 15, 2012, 10:30 - 11a.m.

Afternoon Break Sponsor (1 opportunity) SOLD
March 15, 2012, 3:30 - 3:45 pm

Breakout Session Sponsor $1,000
Maximizing Online Travel Resources (1 opportunity)

The Future is Trending Now (1 opportunity) SOLD

Partnering Your Way to Success (1 opportunity) SOLD

Know your Market - Messaging Toward Diversity (1 opportunity) SOLD

Media Outreach - Getting Your Story Out (1 opportunity) SOLD

Teaming Up to Promote Cultural Destinations (1 opportunity) SOLD

Advocacy: Becoming a Priority Instead of a Casualty (1 opportunity)

For more information about sponsorship and benefits to your company, contact Julie Elmore at jelmoreiccvb@yahoo.com or (630) 730-1780.