Promote Your Business with Indiana Dunes Tourism

Connect with visitors. Grow your business. 

Nearly five million people visit the Indiana Dunes every year—and they’re not just here for the beach. They’re dining, shopping, booking accommodations, and looking for experiences across Porter County.

We provide free tools to put your business in front of those visitors, including:

  • Business Listing on IndianaDunes.com
  • Inclusion in our Visitor Guide
  • Mentions on social media
  • ​Referrals to meeting planners, tour groups, and travel writers

And if you’re ready to reach even more customers, we also offer targeted digital and print advertising opportunities, helping your business stand out directly to visitors as they plan their trip.

Who Can Partner with Us?

If you're a local business or organization in Porter County that contributes to the visitor experience, you're eligible. That includes:

  • Restaurants & cafés
  • Shops & boutiques
  • Hotels, inns & vacation rentals
  • Attractions & entertainment venues
  • ​Event organizers, sports complexes, and leisure service providers

If your business helps create memorable visitor experiences, we'd love to work with you.

What Are Our Services?

As the official marketing organization for the Indiana Dunes area/Porter County, IN, we offer free and low-cost marketing tools to help your business stand out. Our Services include:

  • Featuring your brochures in our Visitor Center.
  • Listing your business on IndianaDunes.com and in our visitor guide.
  • Promoting your coupons and deals on our website and our digital coupon pass, Dunes Deals.
  • Showcasing your business in blog posts, influencer content, and curated guides.
  • Recommending your venue to tour groups, event planners, and reunions. 
  • Sharing your story through social media and newsletters. 
  • Providing a free Indiana Dunes window clings to signal your connection to the Dunes.

 

Partnership Opportunities

Want More Details? 

Download or request a copy of our Partnership Opportunities Handout to see how we can help grow your visibility and connect you with thousands of new potential customers.

Together with regional partners, we are developing a Sand + Steel theme along U.S. Route 12 and throughout surrounding communities, weaving the Indiana Dunes with local industrial heritage.

Advertising Opportunities

Want to put your business directly in front of visitors as they plan their trip? Alongside our free partner benefits, we offer targeted digital and print advertising opportunities that help your business stand out where it matters most.

Digital Advertising

  • Digital Ads on IndianaDunes.com – Reach thousands of monthly visitors actively planning their trip.
  • ​​Featured & Sponsored Listings – Appear near the beginning of our listing of local businesses. 

Web ad example

Mobile Ad Example

Print Advertising

  • Official Visitor Guide Ads – Be featured in our most-requested publication, used by travelers to plan their stay.
  • Event & Specialty Publications – Highlight your business's coupons and deals in event materials distributed throughout the year.

Why Advertise with Us?

  • Connect with a built-in audience of 5 million annual visitors
  • Increase visibility beyond word of mouth and local traffic
  • Align your brand with the trusted Indiana Dunes Tourism identity
  • ​Flexible options to fit businesses of all sizes

Whether you're looking for free exposure or premium advertising, Indiana Dunes Tourism is here to help your business connect with visitors and grow.

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