Chicago voted best big city after successful summer
The Chicago tourism industry had a successful summer thanks to events like the DNC, Lollapalooza and NASCAR. To make it even sweeter, Chicago was named the best big city in America for the 8th straight year by Conde Nast Traveler readers.
Chicago dubbed best big city in US by top travel magazine
Condé Nast Traveler readers have named Chicago the best big city in the country for the 8th year in a row. The esteemed honor comes after a record-breaking summer for tourism in Chicago.
Illinois hit record tourism growth in 2023
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is praising the state for bringing in a record amount of tourism this past year.
Choose Chicago details Millennium Park's 20th anniversary
Jason Lesniewicz, Senior Director of Cultural Tourism with Choose Chicago, joined Good Day Chicago to discuss Millennium Park's history, and the city's 20th-anniversary celebrations this year.
Hawaii issues health warning for tourists
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Illinois Beer Run: Craft breweries in the Land of Lincoln become magnet for beer enthusiasts
Illinois craft breweries are fermenting a new tourism trend, attracting beer enthusiasts from across the globe to savor unique brews and explore the Land of Lincoln's vibrant brewery scene.
Chicago mayor reacts to city being voted best in the world
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson didn't mince words when learning that the city was voted the best in the world.
Chicago voted 'Best Big City in the U.S.' for the seventh consecutive year
The readers have spoken and Chicago is the "Best Big City in the U.S." for the seventh straight year.
Chicago voted 'Best Big City in the U.S.' for 7th consecutive year
The readers have spoken and Chicago is the "Best Big City in the U.S." for the seventh straight year.
Illinois governor announces record-breaking hotel revenues
Illinois has hit a tourism milestone. The slogan for Illinois is we are in the “middle of everything”, and it appears the state is in the middle of a post-pandemic recovery on the tourism front.
Visitors to Chicago rose 60% in 2022, tourism group says
With the summer travel season officially underway, Chicago’s tourism promoters said Thursday that the city is continuing its rebound in visitor spending and visitation compared with pandemic lows.
Visitors to Chicago rose 60% in 2022, tourism group says
With the summer travel season officially underway, Chicago’s tourism promoters said Thursday that the city is continuing its rebound in visitor spending and visitation compared with pandemic lows.
Illinois on track to hit all-time high for hotel revenue as Pritzker announces new tourism grants
Gov. Prtizker unveiled more than $22 million in tourism grants for festivals and attractions statewide.
Illinois on track to hit all-time high for hotel revenue as Pritzker announces new tourism grants
Gov. Prtizker unveiled more than $22 million in tourism grants for festivals and attractions statewide.
Chicago named 'Best Big City' in the U.S. by top travel magazine
For the sixth straight year, readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine have voted Chicago the best big city in the United States.
Chicago tourism industry leaders push for cruise ships to sail through city
Snapping pictures and sipping champagne — people connected to Chicago’s tourism industry took in the familiar view of Chicago from a not so familiar spot.
Chicago has most movable bridges of any city in the world
Every spring and fall, we are reminded about what a headache they can be when it's bridge lift season, but also about the beauty and architectural marvels they are — as people stop what they're doing and take it all in.
Chicago's hospitality industry seeks to hire thousands as tourism bounces back
Michael Jacobson, president and CEO of the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association, talks about how Chicago's tourism industry is rebounding from the pandemic and why there is a strong need for hotel workers
Push to reignite Chicago travel
Hospitality and business leaders gathered Wednesday in Chicago to say it's time to reignite travel, plus there are finally reasons for optimism at Chicago hotels.
Lightfoot squares up with reporter after City Council meeting: 'The more he talks, the more stupid he sounds'
Mayor Lightfoot responded to a reporter who had some choice words for the mayor.