This summer, Chicago experienced historic growth in tourism, with hotel bookings and revenue reaching unprecedented levels. Between June and August 2025, Chicago hotels recorded 3.56 million room bookings, generating nearly $949 million in hotel revenue. These figures set all-time records for the city and reflect a strong rebound in Chicago tourism and summer travel in Chicago.

The city’s performance surpassed pre-pandemic highs in 2019, driven by a combination of major events in Chicago, convention tourism, and targeted marketing by Choose Chicago , the city’s official tourism promotion agency. Cultural tourism in Chicago thrived as visitors flocked to experience festivals and concerts, including Lollapalooza Chicago, Soldier Field concerts, the downtown NASCAR Chicago race and Pride w

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