Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau Welcomes New Marketing Manager

LANSING, Ill. - Sept. 17, 2013 - PRLog -- Lansing, Ill. – Danielle Sparavalo was recently hired by the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau as the Marketing Manager. In her new position, Sparavalo will utilize social media and e-marketing platforms in conjunction with other media to market the Chicago Southland as a unique, convenient and affordable destination. She will also plan and execute a variety of CVB special events and activities.

Sparavalo has worked in a variety of marketing and communications positions in the Chicago area including Marketing Coordinator at Lisa Grant Orthodontics in Homewood, Ill., and Media Research Editor with Cision, a public relations services firm in Chicago. She graduated from Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, Ind., with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations.

“I look forward to increasing engagement and reach with potential visitors through all of our social media channels,” said Sparavalo. “With such a great variety of attractions, festivals, restaurants and hotels, we have an incredible destination for all types of visitors.”

“Danielle is a great addition to our already strong marketing and communications team,” said President/CEO Jim Garrett of the Chicago Southland CVB, “Her passion and experience will allow our marketing programs to take the next step and attract more visitors to the Chicago Southland.”

About the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau: The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau is the official destination management and marketing organization for the 62 south and southwest suburbs of Chicago. The CVB’s marketing and sales efforts depict the Chicago Southland as an affordable destination for leisure visitors, meetings and conventions, group tours, sporting events and other visitor activities. VisitChicagoSouthland.com

About the Chicago Southland: The 62 south and southwest suburbs of the Chicago Southland are just minutes from downtown Chicago and fully accessible through seven major interstates, plus Amtrak, Metra commuter rail and Midway Airport. Home of the MLS Chicago Fire Soccer Club and TOYOTA PARK, the Chicago Southland offers a host of additional attractions including the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, Balmoral Park Race Track, Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park, Windy City ThunderBolts at Standard Bank Stadium, Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn and the Tinley Park Convention Center. Major events include the Gaelic Park Irish Fest, Frankfort Fall Festival and over 500 other festivals and events.