Obama Tourism Boost

Hotel Offering Obama-Themed 'City Of Hope' Package

Financial Times | Hal Weitzman | Posted 01.01.2009 | Chicago


A luxury hotel might seem like a bad business to be running during an economic downturn, but Patrick Hatton, general manager of The James in downtown...

Illinois Tourism Counting On Big Obama Boost

AP | CARLA K. JOHNSON | Posted 12.07.2008 | Chicago


CHICAGO — Chicago's tourism Web site beckons visitors to "experience the city the Obamas enjoy." The Illinois Bureau of Tourism plans to launch ...