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Visit Lake County Celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week, Highlights Industry’s Local Impact
Visit Lake County Celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week, Highlights Industry’s Local Impact WAUCONDA, Ill. (May 7, 2025) — In honor of National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), Visit Lake County (VLC) brought together local leaders, hospitality professionals and community partners to celebrate the powerful role travel plays in the region’s economy and quality of life. The bureau hosted its annual NTTW Forum on Wednesday, May 7, at Lindy’s Landing Restaurant and Marina in Wauconda—a lively gathering
Lake County Flavor Festival Serves Up Success, Showcasing Culinary and Libation Excellence
Lake County Flavor Festival Serves Up Success, Showcasing Culinary and Libation Excellence GURNEE, IL – Lake County's delectable culinary and beverage scene took center stage at the highly successful Lake County February Flavor Festival. The Visit Lake County (VLC) monthlong promotion celebrated the region's diverse restaurants, breweries, distilleries and wineries, drawing enthusiastic crowds and generating significant economic impact. The Lake County Convention and Visitors Bureau initiative boasted 100+
Visit Lake County Celebrates 40 Years of Fabulous at Annual Luncheon
FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTIONSeptember 6, 2024Contact: Jonathan Jones Director of Marketing, Visit Lake County 847-662-3231 jonathan@lakecounty.org Illinois Economic Impact Report Highlights Travel and Tourism Success in Lake CountyVisit Lake County Celebrates 40 Years of Fabulous at Annual Luncheon GURNEE, IL – The latest Economic Impact Report for Illinois reveals significant growth in the travel and tourism sector, with Lake County standing out as a major contributor. Visitor spending in Lake County
