City Travel Briefing: Chicago

Airport expansion

Having one of the busiest airports in the US, expansion plans for both city airports aim to increase their flight capacity and overcome delays to scheduled flights.

Marketing management

Choose Chicago’s efforts to promote the city throughout the year have positive results on visitors.

Growing business destination

The city had 31 major conventions during 2016, and has 50+ conventions and events planned for the next three years.

Smart city

Chicago is becoming a data-driven city by launching an urban sensing project that measures air quality, traffic and climate.

Short-term rental

To keep Airbnb leases under control, lessors have to meet city restrictions and fees.

Successful seasonal campaigns

Seasonal campaigns have had a strong economic impact, bringing the number of visitors closer to the 2020 target of 55 million.

Cultural hotspot

The city enjoys cultural and cosmopolitan appeal with world-famous attractions, museums and restaurants.