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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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Randolph Street Market Festival  |  8/30/2008 - 8/31/2008
1350 Block of West Randolph Street
1350 Block of West Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60605
Chicago Jazz Festival  |  8/28/2008 - 8/31/2008
Jackson Blvd. and Columbus Dr.
Chicago, IL 60602
Lookingglass Alice  |  7/2/2008 - 8/31/2008
Lookingglass Theatre
Lookingglass Theatre
Chicago , IL
Scenes from the Big Picture  |  8/28/2008 - 9/5/2008
Storefront Theater, 66 E. Randolph Street
78 E. Washington St.
Chicago, IL 60602
Elevations by Bill O'Donnell  |  8/15/2008 - 10/2/2008
806 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL
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