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Discover Downstate Illinois Tourism Partnership.

Discover Downstate Illinois serves Randolph County and offers tourism partners marketing, creative, advertising, lead, referral, listing, and event-promotion benefits.

Offered byDiscover Downstate Illinoisverified 2026-07-10

Overview

What it does.

The state-certified regional convention and visitors bureau includes Randolph County. Partnership levels provide varying marketing services and discounts, while current members can submit listings and events through the official site.

Best for: A Chester tourism, lodging, dining, retail, attraction, or event operator seeking regional exposure.

Eligibility

Who and what may qualify.

Eligible applicants

  • Tourism attractions, lodging, restaurants, retail, events, facilities, communities, and related organizations in the bureau's service area

Eligible uses

  • Tourism marketing plans
  • Advertising discounts
  • Creative services
  • Visitor referrals
  • Listings and event promotion

Uses excluded by the source

  • General-purpose direct cash financing

Application

How to start.

  1. Review partnership levels and current benefits.
  2. Contact Discover Downstate Illinois to select an appropriate partnership level.
  3. After joining, maintain listings and submit eligible events through the official forms.

Timing: Partnership inquiries and listing maintenance are ongoing; publication schedules may impose production deadlines.

Planning notes

Limits to account for.

  • Partnership is a paid marketing relationship, not a grant.
  • Benefits vary by partnership level and publication schedule.

Can complement county tourism coordination and state tourism marketing programs.

Evidence

Official sources.