VisitBronzeville.com general powerpoint presentation

2. The Black
Pioneers
Chicago’s
Black Metropolis

3. More than 46% of
Chicago’s Historic
Assets are in the Black
Metropolis National
Heritage Area

4. Cultural Heritage Travelers
 A recent research study reveals that 78% of all
U.S. leisure travelers participate in cultural
and/or heritage activities while traveling,
translating to 118.3 million adults each year.
 Cultural and heritage travelers spend an
average of $994 per trip, they contribute more
than $192 billion annually to the U.S.
economy.
Source: U.S. Cultural & Heritage Tourism (USCHT) Marketing Council, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Heritage Travel, Inc., a subsidiary of The National Trust for Historic Preservation

5. Cultural Heritage Travelers
 Other cultural and heritage activities identified by travelers:
 visiting historic sites (66%)
 attending historical re-enactments (64%)
 visiting art museums/galleries (54%)
 attending an art/craft fair or festival (45%)
 attending a professional dance performance (44%)
 visiting state/national parks (41%)
 shopping in museum stores (32%)
 exploring urban neighborhoods (30%)
 The vast majority of these travelers (65%) say that they seek
travel experiences where the "destination, its buildings and
surroundings have retained their historic character.“
Source; U.S. Cultural & Heritage Tourism (USCHT) Marketing Council, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of
Commerce. Heritage Travel, Inc., a subsidiary of The National Trust for Historic Preservation

6. Where the legends of
Jazz got their chops

7. Where history was
made

8. Home of Electric
Blues , Gospel & Hip
Hop Music
Among the Top Five
Requests of International
Travelers to Chicago is
the experience Authentic
Blues Music

9. An Architectural Roll Call
 Frank Lloyd Wright
 Mies van der Rohe
 Louis Sullivan
 Rem Koolhaas
 Helmut Jahn
 Bertrand Goldberg
 Walter Bailey

10. Chicago’s South Lakefront
Sports & Recreation

11. Customized Tours

12. Food, Fashion & Fairs

13. Live Jazz Every Day of the
Week

14. Best in Fests & Expos

15. A Sustainable
Tourism Destination

16. Best Hospitality for Groups and
Reunions

17. 2016
Ask about our Special
Travel Promotion Packages

18. VisitBronzeville.co
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It’s where the President
lands when he comes
Home!