Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

Six months after taking over as executive director of the Peoria Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, J.D. Dalfonso watched the central Illinois hospitality industry shut down, just as it did across the country and around the world.

Six months after taking over as executive director of the Peoria Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, J.D. Dalfonso watched the central Illinois hospitality industry shut down, just as it did across the country and around the world.

Local tourism and activities are starting to bounce back in earnest as the country trudges through its second year in the COVID-19 pandemic. But staffing isn't keeping pace with burgeoning demand.

Emphasizing diversity, equity and inclusion and educating the workforce remain among the Greater Peoria area’s key needs, according to a summary of this…

The Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce and Discover Peoria want to help local businesses and organizations become more inclusive and diverse.The third…

The Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is focusing more attention on attracting both tourists and locals to area destinations.CEO J.D. Dalfonso…

After months of speculation, the Illinois High School Association's board announced its decision to move the boys basketball tournament back to Champaign…

Hotels and hospitality are one of the hardest-hit industries by COVID-19. Michael Jacobson, President and CEO of the Illinois Hotel and Lodging…

With the coronavirus sweeping across the country, the hospitality industry in central Illinois faces its biggest challenge since 9/11. Starting with last…

Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau CEO JD Dalfonso believes the city can not only prevent the IHSA boys basketball tournament from heading to…