Scope: The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Office of Tourism (IOT) is seeking a full-service public relations firm to work in collaboration with the Office of Tourism in the planning and execution of public relations programs and activities that promote Illinois as a business and leisure tourism destination. The public relations activities will encompass, but not be limited to, domestic and international tourism, special events management, crisis communications, reputation/brand management, media outreach and relations, management of social media and other promotional opportunities.
The mission of the Illinois Office of Tourism (IOT) is to manage tourism industry efforts that result in sustainable and significant quality-of-life benefits for Illinois residents.
The goal is to select a public relations firm that can assist DCEO IOT with the management and execution of existing/ongoing programs and the development of any new plans and programs as needed. The firm must be able to develop a public relations plan that includes regional, national and international media relations, special events, editorial services, crisis communications, social media management and industry partner marketing, etc. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) will have final approval on all work performed under the contract.
“Industry partners” will include, but are not limited to convention and visitor bureaus, hotel/motel associations, restaurant associations, economic development organizations, business associations, trade associations, chambers of commerce, tourism attractions, accommodations, restaurants, retail facilities, recreational facilities, other state and local offices and agencies, etc.
Due Date: 4/4/25 – 10:00 am CST
Contact: Elizabeth Fuiten 217-782-7500