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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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Brookfield Zoo's Fall Lecture Series: "Amphibian Crisis" by Dr. Kevin Zippel  |  10/28/2008 - 10/28/2008
Brookfield Zoo: Discovery Center
3300 Golf Road
Brookfield, IL 60513
Graph Expo  |  10/26/2008 - 10/29/2008
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL
Randolph Street Market Festival  |  10/25/2008 - 10/26/2008
1350 Block of West Randolph Street
1350 Block of West Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60605
State Street Halloween Happening Parade  |  10/25/2008 - 10/25/2008
Starts at the corner of State and Randolph streets.
Daley Plaza
Chicago, IL
Hallowed Halls: Fairy Tales  |  10/25/2008 - 10/25/2008
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington St.
Chicago, IL 60602
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