Articles tagged “chicago”

Tourism

A Growing Influencer Class Attracts a Larger Piece of Destination Marketing

As the social media influencer industry evolves and matures, destination marketing organizations are, in turn, taking them seriously as agents in their efforts to grow visitation.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 month ago

A Growing Influencer Class Attracts a Larger Piece of Destination Marketing

Tourism

Why New York Thinks Tweaking Iconic Tourism Slogan From ‘I’ to ‘We’ Matters

Tourism marketing slogans should stick to their domain when they try to spur locals to civic pride and action: focusing on what makes the destination so great to attract locals and visitors in the first place.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 months ago

Why New York Thinks Tweaking Iconic Tourism Slogan From ‘I’ to ‘We’ Matters

Online Travel

Expedia’s Plans for Vrbo

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Expedia’s Vrbo plans, expanding Chicago tourism, and surfing in Morocco.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 months ago

Expedia’s Plans for Vrbo

Tourism

Chicago Looks to Drive New Tourism to Overlooked South Side

The $5.5 million grant will obviously help, but Chicago faces a large uphill as it crafts a more inclusive tourism. It's facing historic racial inequalities that continue to keep many neighborhoods down.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 months ago

Chicago Looks to Drive New Tourism to Overlooked South Side

Hotels

U.S. Hotel Development Pipeline Is in Good Shape With Dallas Booming

This year 762 U.S. hotels are forecast to open. Dallas has attracted the most development, with Atlanta and Los Angeles close behind.

Sean O'Neill | 1 year ago

U.S. Hotel Development Pipeline Is in Good Shape With Dallas Booming

Online Travel

Daily Podcast: Trivago’s Edge Over Google

Good morning from Skift. It's Thursday, February 10, in New York City. Here's what you need to know about the business of travel today.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 year ago

Daily Podcast: Trivago’s Edge Over Google

Skift Meetings

How the Biggest Convention Center in the U.S. Survived the Pandemic

In a normal year, approximately three million people would walk through the doors of Chicago’s McCormick Place, one of the biggest convention centers in the U.S. The past two years, however, have been anything but normal. The Covid-19 pandemic has created a tidal wave of trouble for the world, and convention centers like McCormick Place.

1 year ago
How the Biggest Convention Center in the U.S. Survived the Pandemic

Coronavirus

Turkish Airlines Resumes Flights to the U.S.

Turkish Airlines reinstating flights to Washington D.C. and Chicago could be short-lived if Turkey's recent coronavirus outbreak escalates.

Bulent Usta, Reuters | 3 years ago

Turkish Airlines Resumes Flights to the U.S.

Airlines

Chicago Is Becoming the Center of the Growing Conflict Between United and American

American has been a big player in Chicago for decades, and that probably won't change. But United President Scott Kirby is one of the most fierce competitors in the airline industry. If he says he wants to win in Chicago, he means it.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 6 years ago

Chicago Is Becoming the Center of the Growing Conflict Between United and American

Hotels

Understanding Virgin Hotel Chicago’s Quick Rise to Consumer Favorite

It's really rather simple: Treat your guests well and offer them a great product.

Colin Nagy, Skift | 7 years ago

Understanding Virgin Hotel Chicago’s Quick Rise to Consumer Favorite