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A mid-1800’s architectural wonder helped make Chicago the city it is today. The 96-mile Illinois & Michigan Canal (I&M Canal) connected the Great Lakes in Bridgeport, Chicago to the Illinois River at LaSalle-Peru, and amazingly unique towns sprung up that maintain their authentic charm to this date.
READ ON!Freedom. The Open Road. The American Dream. All are still alive on The Mother Road. The nostalgia of diners, museums, tourist stops and neon lights are there for you to visit as you make the drive from Chicago to Santa Monica, CA. You can still get your Kicks on Route 66!
READ ON!A visit to Starved Rock State Park consists of many sights to behold, including breathtaking views of its many canyons and awe-inspiring scenes of eagles flying during the winter month.
READ ON!The Heritage Corridor is filled with events that are waiting just for you. Live music, fun festivals, learning programs, and active adventures await.
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READ ON!Heritage Corridor Destinations (HCD) has once again earned Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) reaccreditation from Destinations International, one of the tourism industry's highest achievements for organizational excellence.
The DMAP accreditation is awarded in recognition of a destination organization's commitment to industry excellence and meeting the industry standard for performance and accountability. This achievement marks HCD's second reaccreditation since first earning DMAP accreditation in 2014.
“We are pleased to have Heritage Corridor Destinations maintain their participation in our distinguished group of accredited organizations,” said Don Welsh, President and CEO of Destinations International. “The industry distinction defines quality and performance standards for destination organizations, and they are a valued member of the DMAP community.”
The DMAP accreditation program requires a destination organization to successfully comply with a set of rigorous mandatory and voluntary standards that span a variety of performance areas to gain this momentous achievement. The standards cover nearly all aspects related to the management and marketing of destination organizations including governance, finance, human resources, sales, communications, destination development and research. Heritage Corridor Destinations is among nearly 200 destination organizations that have obtained DMAP accreditation.
“We’re proud to earn DMAP reaccreditation, which reflects Heritage Corridor Destinations’ commitment to serving our communities, partners, and visitors at the highest level,” said Robert Navarro, President & CEO of Heritage Corridor Destinations. “DMAP reaccreditation reflects the strong partnerships that make tourism successful across our region. This recognition demonstrates our dedication to responsible stewardship, professional excellence, and strengthening tourism throughout the Heritage Corridor.”
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