Partnership

The age old question always rings true, “what’s in it for me?” When you partner with Visit Chicago Southland you not only get promoted at over 30 industry trade shows, exposure in publications, flaunted all over social media and talked up to travel writers, you get a remarkably resilient team that cares for the success of your business. Why wait? Sign up today!

How Tourism Benefits You & Your Business

Visit Chicago Southland is the region’s official destination management and marketing organization, responsible for aggressively promoting and selling the entire Chicago Southland as a meeting, convention, group tour, sports and leisure travel destination. Without Visit Chicago Southland, our region would not have the focused attention on attracting tourism dollars that it has now.

For your partnership investment, you can reap the benefits of those tourism dollars. Your investment gives your business listings in our annual Visitors Guide (except Professional and Regional Services) and, where applicable, other specialty publications including the Festivals & Events Guide, Coupon Book and others. Our destination web site, VisitChicagoSouthland.com, also lists your business with links to your own site, and provides an area where you can offer visitors coupons or discounts on your product or service.

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to network with other businesses through our networking functions; learn more about the tourism and hospitality industries and visit with your peers at our Annual Partnership Awards Luncheon and National Tourism Day Celebration & Showcase;  and have your brochures and promotional information placed at our Visitor Information Center at the Chicago Southland Lincoln Oasis on I-80/294.

Plus, as a partner, you benefit from our ongoing community and national advertising campaigns, our aggressive public relations campaign and our quarterly membership newsletter.

Testimonials

“We are thrilled with the boost of promotional energy for the Chicago Southland. You are all doing great work - please know it is very much appreciated. What would we do without you all."

-- Sandi Nelson, Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery

“I wanted to let you know I received a call this morning from a gentleman, who wanted some information on the Peotone Mill, and if I could send him a brochure. After we talked for a few minutes he gave me his address. He lives in Kansas!! I asked how he heard about us, and he said from the Chicago Southland Visitors Guide! That’s awesome!!! Just thought I’d let you know this cool little story. Thanks for all you do!”

-- Ed Nelson, Peotone Historical Society

"The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau is so enthusiastic to help businesses in the Chicago Southland. They always take time for and make members' needs important. The entire staff is dedicated to servicing their members!"

-- Annie Byrne, Southland Center

"I just wanted to express my gratitude and tell you how much I enjoyed working with you all. After 20+ years, I am amazed at the passion and energy you still bring with you every day. A testament to great leadership - Jim. Thank you for your support of both of my businesses and for everything that you do for the Chicago Southland. I have nothing but admiration of your team."

-- Chris Paliga, former owner of Bohemian Joe's & Hollywood Park

Partnership Benefits

Partnership in Visit Chicago Southland gives you a winning edge in the competitive tourism industry. Join today. We look forward to having you as a member.

Your business is included in the following VCS publications:

Publication Distribution

The Chicago Southland Visitors Guide is distributed at the following outlets: