Illinois Governor Welcomes Gay Tourists


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Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn announced Saturday a new section of state's tourism website designed for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) travelers.

According to release from the governor's office, the Pride Illinoi section of www.EnjoyIllinois.com features LGBT-friendly information about travel destinations, accommodations, and events organizes by each of the state's four travel regions.

"Our tourism website helps visitors map out their visits to Illinois by giving them information about the great places and activities Illinois has to offer," Governor Quinn wrote in the release. "Tailoring the site to meet the needs of LGBT travelers will help them make the most of their visit while supporting the growing Illinois tourism industry."





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