Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau

Are you excited about the upcoming Centennial of Route 66? We sure are! ?? The Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau is currently seeking Requests for Proposals for a Route 66 Grant Project Manager for Marketing and Communication services. This proposal would include implementation of a six-month statewide integrated marketing program to support the promotion of the 100th Anniversary of Route 66 in 2026. Interested? See more here: https://lnkd.in/g-UMuGPm #riversandroutes #route66 #centennial #marketing #illinoisofficeoftourism #illinois

Here's some good news for the Great Rivers & Routes region of southwest Illinois! Two highly-anticipated National Scenic Byway corridor activation projects are moving forward and should be open to the public by Spring 2026! The Byway Discovery Center, located near Piasa Creek on the Madison/Jersey County line, and improvements to the Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower, located near the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, will create unparalleled visitor experiences and showcase the mighty rivers and Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway. The projects are funded by a portion of a $10 Million Capital Bill Grant received by the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau. https://lnkd.in/gjmx7QpZ #tourism #scenic #grants #projects #2026 ??

Did you know #riversandroutes works hard to celebrate, protect and promote the great rivers that run through our region along the #MeetingoftheGreatRiversNationalScenicByway? We work with federal, state and local officials and organizations to make sure the 33-mile stretch of this national road is protected and home to improvements that are thoughtful and enrich the intrinsic values of the byway corridor. Read the recent opinion piece written by Great Rivers & Routes President/CEO #CoryJobe about this wonderful scenic byway and its value to the region! https://lnkd.in/gF-8ay6g

The Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau has posted a new RFP for a Kayak Launch Site at Piasa Creek. Responses should be received by 10 a.m., Sept. 15. https://lnkd.in/g-UMuGPm Let's get this project started! #tourism #kayaking #outdoorrecreation #naturebasedtourism #MississippiRiver

This is exciting news! ?? The #GreatRiversandRoutes Tourism Bureau is accepting RFPs for the new Byway Discovery Center and Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower Projects. If you are interested in submitted proposals as a Museum Consultant, Landscape Architect, Architectural Services or Engineering Services, download the info here: https://lnkd.in/g-UMuGPm Proposals will be accepted through Aug. 19, 2024. #tourism #development #proposals #architects #engineers #museumconsultants #landscapearchitects #byway #lewisandclark #greatriversandroutes

Ever wonder who works at Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau? Meet the team and find out what they do behind the scenes, their favorite places to visit in southwest Illinois, and where they would like to travel! ??

Ever wonder who works at Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau? Meet the team and find out what they do behind the scenes, their favorite places to visit in southwest Illinois, and where they would like to travel! ??

Do you love #sports? So do we! Join the Great Rivers & Routes team as the new Sports Tourism Coordinator and be part of an exciting organization dedicated to growing the #tourism industry in southwest Illinois! Apply today! https://lnkd.in/gVahcJz #sports #careers #tourism #job