CONTENTS 10 REASONS TO MEET EXPLORE CHOOSE CHICAGO IS HERE TO HELP WHAT’S NEW CONVENTION FACILITIES FESTIVALS & EVENTS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS FEATURED PARTNERS ACCESSIBLE CHICAGO RESOURCES TAP INTO CHICAGO’S DIVERSE BUSINESSES FUN TEAM BUILDING IDEAS DINING IN CHICAGO’S NEIGHBORHOODS ICONIC CHICAGO EVENT VENUES MEET SUSTAINABLY SEE CHICAGO IN 24 HOURS 10 1 TO MEET IN CHICAGO Plan to hold your next meeting or event in Chicago and discover the unique experiences and amenities your attendees won’t find anywhere else. CONNECTIVITY Chicago 2 O’Hare and Midway International Airports help make the city’s Midwest location easily accessible for attendees on both coasts, as well as internationally. Both airports are hubs for three major airlines — American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines. By car, Chicago is drivable for nearly 50% of the U.S. population. Sixteen Amtrak routes bring passengers from around the country to Chicago’s downtown Union Station. VAST INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL Chicago is UNIQUE VENUES 3 home to 36 Fortune 500 companies, major universities, top hospitals, tech incubators, and more. Meeting planners can tap into our city’s impressive intellectual capital and resources with the Connecting to Chicago program, which helps meeting professionals source local civic and corporate leaders who can share their expertise and contribute to a memorable experience. We offer hundreds of unique venues, including sky-high rooftops with stunning lakefront views, scenic outdoor spaces along the Chicago River, historic landmarks designed by legendary architects, and modern spaces with sophisticated technology, accommodating groups of all sizes. TOP HOTELS Our 4 world-class hotels range from some of the biggest and most luxurious brands to intimate boutique hotels, which means that you’re sure to find just the right fit for your needs. Choose to stay downtown or explore the many hotels available in diverse neighborhoods throughout the city that offer great options for groups. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: MELISSA TAMEZ; MCCORMICK PLACE; @TEQUILAGRAPHICS Chicago cityscape REASONS
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