Chicago’s hospitality and tourism industry said the city is uniquely qualified to weather any downturn, even though the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs and rhetoric toward other countries ...

The number of visitors to Chicago last year rose 6.5% to 55.3 million, compared to 2023, the city’s tourism agency, Choose Chicago, announced Thursday. In 2024, international visitors to Chicago ...

The creation of a Tourism Improvement District would add a 1.5% assessment to hotel stays in the downtown area. The City ...

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Chicago’s tourism industry is a key driver of the city’s economy, and Reynolds is stepping into the role at a pivotal time as Chicago builds on record-breaking tourism numbers. ByJudy Koutsky, ...

Chicago's newest tourism campaign is meant to attract visitors but also speak to locals. Driving the news: Kristen Reynolds, president and CEO of Choose Chicago, joined Mayor Brandon Johnson Thursday ...

More than 55 million people visit Chicago each year, and most follow the same loop: Riverwalk strolls, selfies at the Bean and deep-dish detours on every corner. The city performs beautifully for ...

Beyond Chicago’s gleaming skyline lies one of the city’s most dependable — and often overlooked — revenue engines. The hotel industry generates billions of dollars in tax revenue each year, sustaining ...

Next/Now, the Chicago, Ill.-based, experience design agency, unveiled an extraordinary immersive visitor center for 360 Chicago, the thrilling observation deck located atop the iconic 875 North ...

As soon as the weather starts to warm up in the Windy City, Chicagoans come out in droves to soak up the sun on the shores of Lake Michigan. While the destination might not initially come to mind as a ...