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One of the most beautiful large cities in the USA, Chicago, announced that during the 2024 received more than 55.3 million visitors.
Choose Chicago announced that Chicago received more than 55 million visitors in 2024, honored local hotelier and president of the Choose Chicago Foundation, Juan Leyva, with the Tourism Champion Award 2025, and announced the long-term extension of the National Restaurant Fair, which will be held annually in Chicago until 2032. Among the speakers of the event were Mayor Brandon Johnson, the new President and Executive Director of the organization, Kristen Reynolds, The outgoing president of the Board of Directors, Glenn, and the Director of Operations of the Premier League in the US, Akash Jain.
Tourism grows in Chicago during 2024
“Chicago is a city that knows how to welcome its visitors”, stated the Alcalde Brandon Johnson. “Whether conventions, great sporting events or family vacations, Visitors from around the world know they will find a welcoming experience, inspiring and unique in Chicago. The figures published today show that the future of our tourism industry is promising, And thanks to Choose Chicago leadership, I am confident that tourism will continue to be a fundamental pillar of our economy, generating significant tax revenue and supporting thousands of well-paying jobs if we continue to work together.”.
It is estimated that Chicago He received 55.3 million visitors in 2024, a year-on-year increase in 6.5%. Preliminary estimates indicate that international visits exceeded 2 millions for the first time from 2019, which represents an interannual increase superior to the 10%. The total economic impact of the visits was estimated at 20,600 millions of dollars. Regarding conventions and events, Choose Chicago hosted 1891 meetings and conventions in 2024, with an economic impact of more than 3,000 millions of dollars. The Choose Sales Department Chicago exceeded all key objectives in 2024, reserving 2.65 millions of hotel nights and 49 Conventions throughout the city.
“I am delighted to take on this role at a crucial time for our industry”, declared Kristen Reynolds, President and CEO of Choose Chicago. “We have had incredible momentum after a record year in the economic impact of tourism. Although our industry faces international and economic difficulties, We have a lot to celebrate, with so many world-class events coming to Chicago this summer, like dreams, IPW 2025, the James Beard Foundation Awards, The street race of Nascar Chicago, Lollapalooza and even the first American Pope who is a native of Chicago. “Choose Chicago is prepared to take advantage of every opportunity to tell our story to the world”.
Juan Leyva, General Manager de London House Hotel, Senior Vice President of Operations with Oxford Hotels & Resorts, y Chair of the Choose Chicago Foundation, was awarded the Choose Chicago Tourism Champion Award 2025. Leyva began his career in the tourism industry as a parking attendant. As it has become a key executive of the Chicago World Hotel Community, has consistently contributed to his community and helped lay the foundation for future industry leaders. Under Juan's leadership, the Choose Chicago Foundation has expanded its scholarship programs, recognizing ten winners at today's Annual Meeting.
“It is a true honor to receive this award from my colleagues at Choose Chicago.”, Leyva said. “The hospitality industry has treated me very well and I am committed to continuing to contribute to my community and find ways to encourage the next generation of leaders in this sector. Thank you to everyone who supports the important work of the Choose Chicago Foundation, either donating your time, experience or money.
“Chicago is, definitely, one of the best cities in the world to hold conventions”, Malikow stated.. “This city has the infrastructure, the spaces and qualified labor to house events of any size. What's more, “Being one of the most exciting culinary destinations in the United States makes it the perfect venue for the National Restaurant Association Show.”.
For the future, 2025 promises to be another strong year for tourism and events in Chicago. During this month of June, Chicago will host the IPW 2025 from the US Travel Association. UU., The largest International Receptive Travel Fair of the USA. UU.
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