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HospitalityIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
Visit Chicago Southland operates as a regional hospitality organization that promotes the Chicago Southland area as a destination for meetings, events, and leisure activities. It functions as an independent 501(c)(6) nonprofit representing about 60 municipalities located roughly 35 miles south of downtown Chicago. The organization is based in Matteson, Illinois, and traces its origins to 1986 when it began as a subsidiary of the Regional Economic Development Corporation, later becoming independent in 1993. It serves meeting planners, event organizers, and leisure travelers seeking regional options in the Chicago Southland by highlighting resources and opportunities across the area's communities. As part of the hospitality sector, it operates as a coordinating voice for regional promotion and development, aiming to attract visitors and residents through inclusive experiences.