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Emirates and United Activate Codeshare Partnership to Enhance Connectivity to the US
Emirates and United have activated their codeshare partnership, allowing Emirates customers to enjoy easier access to an expanded choice of U.S. destinations.
The future Riu Plaza Chicago will have a breathtaking rooftop terrace
Construction work is well underway on the 28-floor building that will house the future hotel Riu Plaza Chicago, with several floors already standing above ground.
O’Hare International Airport Unveils Modernized Terminal 5 with 25% Increased Capacity
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joined the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) last week to celebrate the grand opening of the new eastern extension of Terminal 5, a major milestone in the $1.3B, four-year investment to expand and modernize the key gateway at O’Hare International Airport.
LOVE ON THE LEDGE
Skydeck Chicago, the breathtaking observation deck on the 103rd floor of the Willis Tower, has launched its annual Valentine’s Day social media contest, “Love on The Ledge.”
Chicago Announces First-Ever Poet Laureate Program to Celebrate City’s Literary Arts
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, in partnership with the Chicago Public Library (CPL), the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), and the Poetry Foundation, are proud to announce the creation of the Chicago Poet Laureate program.
Chicago’s Navy Pier Beckons Midwest Families This Holiday Season
Chicago’s Navy Pier is celebrating the holiday season with a one-of-a-kind, all ages experience, Light Up The Lake, open to the public through Jan. 7.
Waldorf Astoria Chicago unveils fully updated guest rooms and suites, lobby and spa
Waldorf Astoria Chicago is pleased to celebrate the completion of its renovation across the grand chateau-style Gold Coast hotel.
If it’s a glamorous party you seek, you won’t have to look any further than the historic Drake Hotel
If it’s a glamorous party you seek, you won’t have to look any further than the historic The Drake Hotel. Not only does the hotel’s Art Deco décor take you back to the Roaring 20s but it hosts one of Chicago’s biggest New Year’s Eve soirees.
Hilton Partners with Hallmark Channel to Offer Holiday Suites Themed to Christmas’ Movies
Guests can experience the magic of the holidays when they stay in limited‑time whimsical suites this month and next at Hilton Hotels & Resorts properties in Chicago, San Diego and Las Vegas
Waldorf Astoria Chicago Celebrates the Opening of Brass Tack
Waldorf Astoria Chicago is pleased to announce the opening of its signature restaurant, Brass Tack, an American Brasserie with a Chicago twist.
Chicago Voted “#1 Best Big City in the U.S.” for Historic Sixth Straight Year
Choose Chicago President and CEO Lynn Osmond announced today that Chicago has been named the Best Big City in the U.S. for the sixth straight year by Condé Nast Traveler through their 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Stunning New CloudBar Now Open 1,000 Feet Above The Magnificent Mile at 360 CHICAGO
International Attraction Owner And Operator’s First Local-Centric Concept Invites Visitors To Toast Chicago’s Neighborhood Makers And Artisans From High Above The Clouds