Submitted by Visitors Bureau

The Danville Area Visitors Bureau has announced that Danville/Vermilion
County tourism generated a direct local economic impact of $129.5 million, an 18.4% increase
over 2021. The boost in tourism contributed $ 4.3 million in local tax revenue and supported 784
jobs adding a direct labor income of $26.6 million.
Adding to the numbers, total employment came in at 1,188, with a total labor income at $45.7
million, and local tax income at $6.7 million. The annual economic impact data is provided by
Tourism Economics, with state hotel revenue collections provided by the Illinois Department of
Revenue.
“Since the start of the State’s Certified Convention & Visitors’ Bureau program in 1984, tourism
has provided a steady source of income for Danville/Vermilion County,” said Bureau Executive
Director, Jeanie Cooke. “This fiscal year we have seen significant increases in every category,
coming off of covid years,” said Cooke. “Additional support from the Illinois Department of
Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Tourism provide many resources and help add
additional opportunity and success to local communities.”

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“Tourism is a key economic driver for our state, contributing to the growth of small businesses
while generating jobs for our local communities,” said Kristin Richards, Director of the Illinois
Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
“From iconic road trips and scenic drives to family-friendly attractions, thrilling outdoor
adventures and picturesque state parks, Illinois is full of extraordinary and diverse experiences
that attract visitors from around the world,” said Daniel Thomas, Deputy Director of the Illinois
Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Tourism.
And that’s what you find here in Danville/Vermilion County – a place you really can “Escape the
Ordinary.”