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Two million people are visiting Sangamon County each year says Scott Dahl | Community Voices

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Scott Dahl is the director of the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau

Scott Dahl is the director of the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau. He spoke to Community Voices about the tourism industry in Sangamon County, which includes two million annual visitors. He also shared how the Convention and Visitors Bureau plans to entice future visitors by pairing Route 66 and Lincoln.

Originally aired March 21, 2022.

Beatrice is the Community Voices Editor for NPR Illinois. Reach Bea at communityvoices@nprillinois.org.
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