Latest News and Press Releases

Want to stay updated on the latest news?

Sign into Reader Account Create Reader Account

July 26, 2016 09:00 ET | Source: Choose Chicago

Mayor Emanuel and Choose Chicago to Welcome ASAE Annual Meeting and Exposition in 2018

CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwired - July 26, 2016) - Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Choose Chicago President and CEO David Whitaker today announced the return of the American Society of Association Executives' (ASAE)...
March 31, 2016 11:00 ET | Source: Choose Chicago

James Beard Eats Week Reservations Now Open

CHICAGO, IL --(Marketwired - March 31, 2016) - Choose Chicago, in partnership with CS Magazine and the Illinois Restaurant Association, today announced a week-long culinary celebration inspired...
April 16, 2015 10:00 ET | Source: James Beard Foundation & The City of Chicago

Mayor Emanuel and the James Beard Foundation Announce That the James Beard Awards Will Return to Chicago in 2016 and 2017

CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwired - Apr 16, 2015) - Mayor Rahm Emanuel of Chicago; Susan Ungaro, President of the James Beard Foundation (JBF); Don Welsh, President and CEO of Choose Chicago; and Sam Toia,...
May 30, 2012 14:12 ET | Source: Choose Chicago

Chicago's 2012 Advertising Campaign Delivers Triple Digit Return on Investment

CHICAGO, May 30, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Choose Chicago announced today that Chicago's first-ever regional advertising campaign promoting travel to Chicago during the winter season produced 142,000...
May 15, 2012 12:08 ET | Source: Choose Chicago

Chicago's Visitor Industry Sees Strong Recovery in 2011

CHICAGO, May 15, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Choose Chicago announced today that Chicago welcomed 42.39 million domestic business and leisure visitors in 2011 – an 11.2% increase over the 38.11...