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2000 Illinois Tourism FactSheets
Here are some facts about
the state’s tourism industry in 2000:
Economic Impact of Illinois Tourism:
|
Impact
|
Direct
Impact
|
Indirect
& Induced
|
Total
Impact
|
| Expenditures (millions)
|
$23,679.7 |
$20,218.1 |
$43,897.9 |
| Employment |
314,700 |
354,400 |
669,100 |
| Payroll (millions)
|
$ 7,759.8 |
$ 6,945.0 |
$14,704.9 |
| Tax Revenues (millions)
$4,629.6 |
Federal |
State |
Local |
|
$ 3,005.7 |
$ 1,048.2 |
$ 575.8 |
Direct Travel Expenditures
in Illinois by Industry Sector :
|
Domestic
($ millions)
|
International
($ millions)
|
Total
($ millions)
|
| Public Transportation
|
$6,171.6 |
$264.5 |
$6,436.1 |
| Auto Transportation
|
$4,099.4 |
$23.3 |
$4,122.7 |
| Lodging |
$ 3,840.1 |
$ 593.1 |
$4,433.2 |
| Food Service |
$4,953.2 |
$298.9 |
$5,252.1 |
| Entertainment & Recreation |
$1,444.7 |
$155.7 |
$1,600.4 |
| General Retail Trade
|
$1,399.6 |
$435.6 |
$1,835.2 |
| Total |
$21,908.7 |
$1,771.1 |
$23,679.7 |
 In 2000, Illinois welcomed
80.1 million domestic visitors and 1.8 million international visitors (excluding
Mexico). The increase in domestic visitation was driven by a 13% increase in
leisure travel.
Illinois increased its market
share from 2.7% to 2.8% in 2000, ranking 10th in the U.S. in its share of total
domestic travel and 5th in traveler spending. Illinois is the 7th most popular
state and Chicago is the 9th most popular city for overseas visitors to the
U.S.
Travelers in Illinois spent nearly $23.7 billion on transportation, lodging,
food, entertainment, recreation and incidentals during 2000 - an increase of
6.9% over 1999.
Illinois' hotel-motel tax revenue has grown steadily, totaling $172,667,035
in 2000, a 10% increase over 1999. The Illinois tourism budget is funded solely
by 35% of these tax receipts. More than 51% of the state tourism office budget
is returned to local tourism organizations or communities through grants.
In 2000, the top six states providing visitors to Illinois were: Illinois (32%);
Indiana (6%); Ohio (6%); Michigan (5%); Wisconsin (5%) and Missouri (5%). The
top markets for international visitors (excluding Mexico) to Illinois were:
Canada, United Kingdom, Japan and Germany.
Chicago is the nation's top city for business travel.
The primary activities of leisure travelers to Illinois included: dining, entertainment,
shopping, sightseeing, cultural (museum, play, concert), nightlife, and watching
a sports event.
On average, visitors to Illinois in 2000 spent $107 per person per day. Leisure
visitors spent $83 per person per day, while business visitors spent $155.
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