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Coronavirus
Turkish Airlines reinstating flights to Washington D.C. and Chicago could be short-lived if Turkey's recent coronavirus outbreak escalates.
Bulent Usta, Reuters | 1 year ago
Hospitality
Beyond the buzz of coveted stars, it's notable that The Hoxton's two restaurants have earned recognition from Michelin for quality value. The boutique lifestyle hotel's heavy emphasis on and investment in amenities seems to be paying off, just five months after opening.
Kate Krader, Bloomberg | 2 years ago
Hotels
Like so many workers throughout the U.S. and in other industries, these hotel workers are seeking better benefits, especially when it comes to improved healthcare coverage.
Associated Press | 3 years ago
It looks like the Trump International Hotel & Tower in Chicago didn't get required permits over its use of Chicago River water. The Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency hasn't exactly been a stickler for environmental paperwork, either.
Patricia Hurtado, Bloomberg | 3 years ago
Tourism
Chicago is inexpensive, impressive, and close to a ton of feeder markets where potential visitors can see through the wild, inaccurate claims of an unhinged politician.
Nikki Ekstein, Bloomberg | 4 years ago
Airbnb hosts and other people renting homes on platforms like HomeAway and VRBO will have to pay a 4 percent tax in the future.
Associated Press | 5 years ago
Airlines
Take that, Scott Kirby. A few weeks after United, which Kirby joined from American six months ago, announced an expansion into O'Hare, American did likewise. Point, counter-point. American will use the flights to blunt United's moves and to improve connecting service.
Mary Schlangenstein, Bloomberg | 5 years ago
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 | 5 years ago
It's really rather simple: Treat your guests well and offer them a great product.
Colin Nagy, Skift | 5 years ago
If Chicago is indeed a model for how Airbnb wants to cooperate with municipalities going forward, this lawsuit being filed by Chicago-area Airbnb hosts demonstrates just how difficult that may be for Airbnb to achieve, not only in the Windy City but in many other cities as well.
