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2007 Visitor Volume Economic Impact

Chicago hosted 46.30 million domestic and overseas visitors in 2007, including 32.84 million domestic leisure travelers, 12.31 million domestic business travelers and 1.15 million overseas visitors. These visitors contributed nearly more than $11.5 billion to Chicago's economy.

Total Direct Spending $11.5 billion
Tax Revenue $648 million
Total Spending by Domestic Business / Convention Traveler $5.8 billion
Total Spending by Leisure Traveler $2.2 billion
Number of Jobs Created by Chicago Tourism 132.000

To see 2007 Chicago Travel Statistics, click here.

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Chicago Hotspots

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McDonald's Thanksgiving Day Parade  |  11/27/2008 - 11/27/2008
State Street from Congress to Randolph
1507 East 53rd Street
Chicago, IL 60615
The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival  |  11/22/2008 - 11/22/2008
Michigan Ave. from Wacker Drive to Oak
Community Tree Trim  |  11/22/2008 - 11/23/2008
Brookfield Zoo
3300 Golf Road
Brookfield, IL 60513
Radiological Society of North America Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting  |  11/30/2008 - 12/5/2008
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL
95th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony  |  11/28/2008 -
Daley Plaza
Chicago, IL
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