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~ Chicago Named Best Big City in the U.S. for Eighth Consecutive Year by Condé Nast Traveler Readers
In a recent announcement, Choose Chicago, the city's official tourism agency, revealed that Chicago has once again been named the Best Big City in the U.S. in the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards. This marks an unprecedented eighth straight year that Chicago has received this honor, solidifying its position as a top destination for travelers.
Over 500,000 readers participated in the voting process, choosing Chicago as their favorite destination among other cities and venues. This recognition comes after a successful summer for Chicago's tourism, hospitality, and events industry.
Governor JB Pritzker expressed his pride in Chicago's historic win and credited it to the city's diverse culture, culinary scene, and unique experiences. He also acknowledged the hard work of those in the tourism and hospitality industry who make this achievement possible.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson echoed this sentiment, stating that this award is a testament to the strength and resilience of Chicagoans and the vibrancy of its neighborhoods. He also emphasized that there is always something new to discover in Chicago for both visitors and residents.
The Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards have been recognizing excellence in the travel industry for 37 years based on input from readers. Since 2017, Chicago has been named Best Big City in the U.S. every year, making it the most awarded city in the history of this prestigious award.
Choose Chicago Board Chair Glenn Eden acknowledged that destination marketing has become increasingly competitive during these challenging times but expressed gratitude for this recognition. He credited it to the collaboration and innovation within Chicago's tourism, cultural arts, and hospitality communities.
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Interim President and CEO Rich Gamble also shared his excitement about being named Best Big City for eight consecutive years. He praised all those who work tirelessly to showcase Chicago to visitors from around the world and highlighted the city's continuous evolution as a global destination.
The announcement of Chicago's win comes as the city wraps up a successful summer in the national spotlight. Choose Chicago released visitation metrics, showing record-breaking numbers for hotel room nights and revenue. The city also welcomed over 671,000 international visitors, with Canadian visitation increasing by 21%.
Looking ahead, Chicago is gearing up for a busy end of 2024 with major events such as the launch of Theatre Season, Christkindlmarket, and the Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival expected to attract visitors from near and far.
To see all the winners of this year's Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards, click here. With its diverse culture, vibrant neighborhoods, and endless experiences, it's no surprise that Chicago has once again been named the Best Big City in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler readers.
In a recent announcement, Choose Chicago, the city's official tourism agency, revealed that Chicago has once again been named the Best Big City in the U.S. in the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards. This marks an unprecedented eighth straight year that Chicago has received this honor, solidifying its position as a top destination for travelers.
Over 500,000 readers participated in the voting process, choosing Chicago as their favorite destination among other cities and venues. This recognition comes after a successful summer for Chicago's tourism, hospitality, and events industry.
Governor JB Pritzker expressed his pride in Chicago's historic win and credited it to the city's diverse culture, culinary scene, and unique experiences. He also acknowledged the hard work of those in the tourism and hospitality industry who make this achievement possible.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson echoed this sentiment, stating that this award is a testament to the strength and resilience of Chicagoans and the vibrancy of its neighborhoods. He also emphasized that there is always something new to discover in Chicago for both visitors and residents.
The Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards have been recognizing excellence in the travel industry for 37 years based on input from readers. Since 2017, Chicago has been named Best Big City in the U.S. every year, making it the most awarded city in the history of this prestigious award.
Choose Chicago Board Chair Glenn Eden acknowledged that destination marketing has become increasingly competitive during these challenging times but expressed gratitude for this recognition. He credited it to the collaboration and innovation within Chicago's tourism, cultural arts, and hospitality communities.
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Interim President and CEO Rich Gamble also shared his excitement about being named Best Big City for eight consecutive years. He praised all those who work tirelessly to showcase Chicago to visitors from around the world and highlighted the city's continuous evolution as a global destination.
The announcement of Chicago's win comes as the city wraps up a successful summer in the national spotlight. Choose Chicago released visitation metrics, showing record-breaking numbers for hotel room nights and revenue. The city also welcomed over 671,000 international visitors, with Canadian visitation increasing by 21%.
Looking ahead, Chicago is gearing up for a busy end of 2024 with major events such as the launch of Theatre Season, Christkindlmarket, and the Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival expected to attract visitors from near and far.
To see all the winners of this year's Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards, click here. With its diverse culture, vibrant neighborhoods, and endless experiences, it's no surprise that Chicago has once again been named the Best Big City in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler readers.
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