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Chicago wins “Best Big City in U.S.” for historic sixth year in a row

October 4, 2022

3 MIN READ – 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. This award, which is voted on by Condé Nast Traveler readers, has been bestowed on Chicago every year since 2017 and is a testament to Chicago’s enduring status as an exciting, welcoming and world-class travel destination.

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Most Instagrammable Spots in the Loop

September 19, 2022

5 MIN READ – If you’re looking for off-the-beaten-path places for original Instagram photos, look no further than the Loop. From iconic or hidden-away public art to world renowned architecture to sky high views and gorgeous public spaces, your grid is about to get upgraded.

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Hotel recovery in the Loop hits record numbers in August

September 15, 2022

6 MIN READ – Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) released its August report on downtown activity, using a variety of data sources to track operations during COVID-19, as it has done monthly since July 2020. The report tracks COVID-19 positivity rates, pedestrian activity, parking volumes, hotel occupancy, number of office workers on-site and more. The data this month indicates that hotel occupancy reached a record high for four consecutive months at nearly complete recovery; public transportation exceeds halfway mark; and continual progress for office occupancy. View the full August report here.

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