About Us
CCTB Board of Directors
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CCTB Mission
The Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau (CCTB) is the official sales and marketing organization responsible for promoting Chicago as a global visitor destination to business and leisure travelers. The CCTB works in partnership with its more than 1,100 members; the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce; the Illinois Bureau of Tourism; the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, owner and operator of McCormick Place and Navy Pier, and World Business Chicago.
CCTB Impact
Visitors spend billions of dollars each year in metropolitan Chicago. This income spurs new business, which means new jobs for the area and economic growth for the region, benefiting everyone.
CCTB Funding Sources
The CCTB receives its funding from the Public and Private sectors.
Approximately 71% of our funding is received from the Public Sector in two forms:
- State directed funds issued from the LTCB Grant Fund and International Grant fund (34%)
- Airport Departure taxes (37%)
The remaining 29% of funds are received as follows:
- 8% is received in the form of payment from MPEA for the CCTB's sales and marketing efforts on behalf of McCormick Place
- 13% is received in the form of dues from our members
The remaining 8% is comprised of private sectors funds; Website and Publication royalties and commissions, sponsorship, fundraising activities and in-kind donations to the CCTB.
