The increase in the city’s 17.5% hotel tax would more than double the marketing budget for the convention and tourism agency ...

Choose Chicago CEO Kristen Reynolds and Board Chair Guy Chipparoni say the city should follow New York's lead and start aggressively "packaging" events during the cold weather months.

Boosted by major events, Chicago was once again a “toddling town” for tourists last year, welcoming 55.3 million visitors, up 6.5% over 2023 and setting a post-pandemic high, according to data ...

No. 16 among the top 150 markets according to a comprehensive survey from HVS, a respected global consultancy in the lodging ...

In today’s Chicago, buzzwords such as “equitable” and “engagement” are virtual necessities if you want to please City Hall. Sometimes they have worth; sometime they make no sense at all. And even ...

Chicagoans need to start bragging more about their city, says the new leader of Chicago's tourism agency, which is launching its first new brand campaign in three years to try to help. With an eye ...

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CHICAGO (WLS) -- New tourism numbers paint a very different picture of Chicago than how the White House is trying to portray the city, as President Donald Trump is poised to send in National Guard ...

CHICAGO (WGN) — Chicago’s image has taken a hit after months of negative headlines and amped up rhetoric. So, Chicago tourism officials are trying something new to take control of the city’s story.

Chicago has been a popular tourist destination since even before 27 million people came to the World's Columbian Exposition in 1893 — but the city also has a longstanding reputation for crime that has ...

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, ...

Click here to subscribe to Crain's Daily Gist on iTunes, Spotify and Stitcher! Want to listen on your smart speaker? Click here to learn how. Choose Chicago President and CEO Kristen Reynolds talks ...