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 ILLINOIS STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES ATTRACT HIGHEST NUMBER OF VISITORS IN OVER A DECADE

During National Travel and Tourism Week (May 4-10), Governor Pritzker announced that more than 41 million visitors visited Illinois state parks and historic sites, the highest number in nearly 15 years. The surge coincides with increases in investments and efforts by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois Office of Tourism to attract local, national, and international travelers by improving recreational opportunities, investing in park facilities and infrastructure, and featuring Illinois parks and historic sites prominently in the state's Middle of Everything tourism campaign.

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  WHAT'S NEW: THE PALM BEACHES SHINE IN 2025

With 47 miles of sun-kissed shoreline, The Palm Beaches are experiencing a tourism renaissance like never before. This year, The Palm Beaches welcome travelers with a wave of luxury hotel debuts, MICHELIN-recognized restaurants, and next-level attractions that are redefining America's First Resort Destination. Recently added to the MICHELIN Guide, West Palm Beach is helping drive record tourism across the region. As new multi-million-dollar developments rise and culinary creativity soars, The Palm Beaches are solidifying their status as one of the country's most dynamic and desirable travel destinations.

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 USA TODAY NAMES PHILADELPHIA “MOST WALKABLE CITY IN THE U.S.”

Philadelphia has been voted “Most Walkable City in the U.S.” in the 2023 USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards contest. The award is a testament to the city's accessibility and ease of transportation for visitors and residents alike, addressing one of the primary factors travelers consider when selecting a destination.

A panel of experts, including editors from USA TODAY and 10Best.com, nominated Philadelphia for the accolade via a careful review process before the public voted Philly to the top slot, besting other destinations including New York City, Washington, D.C. and Chicago. More details on the contest and its selection process are available here.