Emergency Extension Tourism Marketing and Creative Services

The Illinois Office of Tourism (IOT) is seeking a vendor to assist in the planning and execution of marketing and advertising programs to promote Illinois as a tourism destination. The marketing and advertising programs encompass domestic and international tourism, and also include niche markets such as conventions, sports, group tours, and diversity marketing. The contract is for an emergency extension and the duration of the extension shall be limited to the scope of the emergency. • The vendor will be responsible for providing marketing and advertising services to promote Illinois as a tourism destination. • The contract is for an estimated amount of $87,600,000. • The contract period is from January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. • The vendor must have experience in providing marketing and advertising services for tourism destinations. • The vendor must be able to provide a detailed plan for the marketing and advertising programs, including a budget and timeline.