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St. Regis Chicago Hits Unprecedented Heights

Published on June 13, 2023

Physically towering over the city of Chicago, and inspirationally across the globe, the long-awaited St. Regis Chicago has opened its doors to guests. The 101-storey tower is notably the tallest building in the world designed by a female architect, American Jeanne Gang.

VERO Magazine
Escapade de luxe à Chicago

Published on June 7, 2023

Pour s’évader en grand, plusieurs Québécois choisissent la Grosse Pomme. C’est bien normal : New York exsude l’élégance et l’opulence. Chez nos voisins du Sud, pourtant, une autre métropole réussit à conquérir les touristes en quête d’expériences somptueuses : Chicago. Le temps d’un weekend, la ville des vents se dévoile dans toute sa magnificence.

NUVO
First Look: Pendry Chicago

Published on June 7, 2023

Chicago’s Loop district is home to Pendry Chicago in the 1929 Carbide and Carbon Building. Originally designed by Burnham Brothers, the eye-catching 37-storey green terra cotta tower with gold accents was reportedly inspired by a champagne bottle. The art deco façade at the main entrance is black marble, black granite, and bronze.

Prazeres da Mesa
Gastronomy Festivals and Local Beer in Chicago

Published on June 6, 2023

Localizada no estado americano de Illinois, está a cidade de Chicago, uma das mais famosas dos Estados Unidos. Muitos já ouviram falar da região por causa do time de basquete, o Chicago Bulls, mas essa não é a única atração de lá. A cena culinária é muito forte e diversos festivais gastronômicos vão acontecer na metrópole americana.

Bleu Magazine
A Local Guide to Chicago's Beaches

Published on June 6, 2023

Which would be understandable since we’re in the middle of the country and have the pleasure of enjoying brutal winters. But thanks to our expansive 26 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, we’ve earned our nickname of the “Third Coast.”

Voyages d'Affaires
St. Regis Chicago: A New Luxury Icon in Windy City

Published on May 23, 2023

Cela faisait déjà quelque temps que Chicago, connu pour son lien étroit avec l’histoire de l’architecture, avait enrichit sa skyline d’un nouveau bijou : une tour de 365 m composée de trois colonnes de taille croissante élevant leurs formes longilignes et leurs façades cristallines dans le ciel de Windy City.

De Viajeros y Tragones
See what's new in Chicago for 2023

Published on May 12, 2023

Choose Chicago promueve a la ciudad como un destino turístico global para visitantes y reuniones, y recientemente llevaron a cabo un evento en la Ciudad de México para presentar las oportunidades que brinda durante las temporadas de verano y otoño.

Divine
Traveling Tastebuds: The Palmer House Brownie Recipe

Published on May 14, 2023

If you are in Chicago, Palmer House is a must visit, and not just for their famous Palmer House Brownie. The hotel, founded by business magnate, Potter Palmer as a gift to his bride, Bertha Honoré Palmer, was originally destroyed in the Chicago fire.

Die Welt
Metropolises on the water: the most beautiful city beaches in the world

Published on April 28, 2023

Chicago liegt ja direkt am Lake Michigan, man erreicht die Strände öffentlich oder zu Fuß. Der zentralste heißt Oak Street Beach, ein wunderbarer Sandstrand vor der glitzernden hochmodernen Großstadt-Wolkenkratzerkulisse – da liegen Natur und Fortschritt ganz nah beieinander!

Voyages & Stratégie
The Chicago Architecture Center river cruise is now available in French

Published on April 27, 2023

Cette croisière architecturale sur la Chicago River est la seule croisière racontée par des guides bénévoles certifiés par le Centre d'Architecture de Chicago, qui ravissent par la richesse de leurs connaissances sur les icônes architecturales de la ville

Diário do Grande ABC
3 days in Chicago - Main attractions

Published on April 19, 2023

O que não faltam são atrações em Chicago. É preciso pelo menos três dias para ver apenas o básico da metrópole americana que, para muitas pessoas, vale mais a visita que Nova York.

Viagem e Turismo
The summer in Chicago: music, food and film festivals

Published on April 13, 2023

Os dias longos e ensolarados não são a única vantagem de visitar Chicago durante o verão. Os meses mais quentes do ano também marcam um período de programação cultural intensa, com uma porção de festi...

Le Quotidien de l'Art
EXPO Chicago's 10th anniversary

Published on April 12, 2023

La foire de référence pour le Midwest américain ouvre ses portes du 13 au 16 avril avec plus de 170 galeries au Navy Pier, jetée de plus d’un kilomètre de long prolongeant les rives du lac Michigan.

Terra
Summer attractions

Published on April 12, 2023

Os dias longos e ensolarados não são a única vantagem de visitar Chicago durante o verão.

CNN Brasil
Films shot in Chicago since 1896 inspire travelers; see iconic titles

Published on April 2, 2023

Se alguém perguntar qual lugar lhe vêm à cabeça quando o assunto é cinema, certamente alguns serão lembrados de forma imediata, seja por abrigarem grandes estúdios e estrelas, como é em Hollywood, distrito de Los Angeles, ou por serem palco de grandes festivais, caso de Cannes, na França.

Lófficiel
Chicago: a center of culture, art and architecture

Published on March 27, 2023

Curtindo a vida adoidado! Cidade grande, com faro para ditar e quebrar regras, Chicago é uma das mecas da cultura afro-americana, da arte conceitual e da arquitetura moderna.

WLS-TV (ABC) - 7 p.m.Digital Broadcast
Jason Lesniewicz Interview- USA Today 10 Best Nominations

Published on March 24, 2023

The city is nominated for Best Summer Travel Destination and Best Outdoor Concert Series."We all know we're the best summer travel destination, probably in the world, not just the U.S. so we need you to vote," said Jason Lesniewicz, of Choose Chicago.

Travel + Leisure
The Best Food Cities in the U.S.

Published on March 19, 2023

Chicagoans are passionate about their deep-dish pizzas and their, ahem, unique ketchup-free hot dogs.

Forbes
What’s New In Chicago

Published on March 13, 2023

There is plenty going on in Chicago. From art to sailing, from speed racing to new restaurants, there’s definitely something for everyone. Check out the events below that target local, domestic and international travelers.

Yahoo! Life
"I Am Disabled, Black and Female, But I Am Not Here To Check The Boxes"

Published on March 8, 2023

Maya-Camille Broussard is a Chicago-based chef, author and social entrepreneur who believes people living with disabilities have a superpower. As a Black woman and a member of the deaf and hard of hearing community, Broussard started the bakery Justice of the Pies as an L3C (low-profit limited liability company) for social impact.

Travel Industry Today
GREAT GETAWAYS: Getting to know Chicago

Published on March 7, 2023

Lynn Osmond has lived in Chicago for close to 30 years, but the St. Catharines, Ont., native, who oversees tourism in the Illinois city, has a unique perspective on how Canadians view her adopted home – and what many of us are missing when it comes to awareness and knowledge of the bustling midwestern destination.

Petit Futé
Chicago and the Great Lakes, destination for culture and wide open spaces

Published on March 6, 2023

Con su arquitectura, diversidad, historia y leyendas, la ciudad de Chicago es asombrosa. Para algunos, es el recuerdo del sulfuroso mafioso de la prohibición Al Capone; para otros, la increíble colección impresionista del Instituto de Arte o la escultura de Calder.

Travelpedia
Chicago: Festival Season 2023

Published on February 13, 2023

The entire season becomes a festival season in Chicago. World-renowned parties and events celebrate food, music, culture, art, architecture and history throughout the city.

Voyages & Stratégie
What's New in Chicago

Published on February 9, 2023

The new year brings a plethora of new opportunities to explore Chicago. From hotels (Tous MICE) to trendy new restaurants, the one that has been named the Best Big City in the United States (for the 6th consecutive year) continues its dynamism to attract visitors from around the world.

Arcadia
A City Guide to Chicago

Published on February 7, 2023

Newly opened and situated between the financial district and the main shopping quarters, stay downtown at the LaSalle Chicago Autograph Collection.

Open Jaw
Why the Windy City Keeps Winning Awards

Published on February 7, 2023

A lakefront that’s the envy of the world. Amazing architecture. Fabulous food. And Midwestern hospitality.Those are just some of the reasons that readers of Conde Nast Travel have voted Chicago the best big city in the U.S. six years in a row.

AARP
5 Destinations to Celebrate Black History Month

Published on February 6, 2023

Black History Month is the perfect time to learn about and become inspired by the Black experience in the United States. There are plenty of options, from the Civil Rights Trail, with hundreds of destinations across 15 states and the District of Columbia, to the newest museum openings.

IG
Celebrity destination: Chicago, the city that rose from the ashes

Published on January 14, 2023

The city of Chicago is located on the shores of Lake Michigan in the U.S. state of Illinois, is one of the largest cities in the United States. Known for its unique architecture, the city has large lakeside parks and sculptures inside and outside museums - these that feature collections with great names in art and even collections related to the dinosaur universe.

Mundo Top
Extremely impressive

Published on January 20, 2023

Here are two ways to get to know and enjoy Chicago, which was voted for the sixth consecutive year by the Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards 2022 as the Best Big City in the United States.

Kia Ora
The Latest From All Over the Show

Published on January 1, 2023

Chicago, voted Best Big City in the US for the sixth straight year by Condé Nast Traveler readers. Three reasons why

Thrillist
These Spunky Midwestern Cities Show America How to Do Winter

Published on December 1, 2022

The Midwest is best… in the winter? Yes, seriously. America’s heartland truly shines in its most brutal season. After all, when you have this many months of frigid temps and the occasional polar vortex nightmare, there’s time to get inventive.

ExtraTV
Mansions & Millionaires: The Top Hotels and Restaurants in Chicago

Published on November 23, 2022

There’s no shortage of accommodations in Chicago! “Extra’s” Michael Corbett took a tour of the Peninsula Chicago, which is in the heart of Michigan Avenue. The hotel is home to the biggest presidential suite in all of Chicago.

Vita Daily
Why Chicago should be a five-star city

Published on November 4, 2022

Chicago’s flag is a big deal. It flies in business districts and from front porches all over town. It’s seen on T-shirts and in tattoos. In it, four red stars stand for important things in the city’s history.

Mujer Ejecutiva TV, Mundo Ejecutivo
Interview with Lynn Osmond

Published on October 31, 2022

Chicago la Ciudad de los vientos y todos los atractivos que nos ofrece desde su gran arquitectura hasta todos sus atractivos turísticos, además una entrevista con Victor Cortés, Gerente general de producto en Mobilityado quien nos platica de los beneficios de usar esta apps para viajar por el interior de México.

Pasillo Turistico
Chicago the first destination on the list of Mexicans to travel

Published on October 31, 2022

De acuerdo con Lynn Osmond, la nueva Presidenta y CEO de ChooseChicago, después del Covid, los viajes han cambiado, pues ahora los turistas no solo buscan escaparse, buscan experiencias auténticas y significativas, lo cual es una gran ventaja para Chicago, destino que se encuentra en una posición privilegiada para aprovechar este nuevo mundo de viajes. Osmond mostró su beneplácito al anunciar que Chicago sigue estando en los primeros lugares de la lista de los mexicanos al viajar.

Pasillo Turistico
Chef Carlos Gaytan from Tzuco Restaurant at Chicago

Published on October 31, 2022

Orgulloso de ser mexicano y de sus raíces, con una estrella Michelin, el chef Carlos Gaytán, durante la gira de promoción de la ciudad de Chicago a la capital mexicana, destacó que a un año de la apertura de su reconocido restaurante Tzuco en la ciudad de los vientos, la meta es convertirlo en el mejor restaurante de toda la ciudad y del mundo. “Quiero que en Chicago esté el mejor restaurante del mundo”.

The Scotsman Online
Lose yourself in a City where the sky is the limit

Published on October 30, 2022

There are certain situations where the desire not to lose face overtakes all other sense. Standing on a ledge 1,353ft in the air, looking down at the skyscrapers of bustling Chicago below, was one of those moments.

MDC Mgazine
Meetings in Chicago generates 1 billion USD

Published on October 4, 2022

Más de 765 mil participantes de reuniones, convenciones y eventos a gran escala se dieron cita en Chicago el primer semestre de 2022, lo que derivó en más de 8 mil puestos de trabajo y generaron un estimado de mil millones de dólares en impacto económico.

Conde Nast Traveler
Why the Magic of Chicago Endures

Published on October 5, 2022

Chicago native Helen Rosner on what makes the best large city in the United States—as voted by our readers—so damn special.

Viajar Pelo Mundo
Chicago: a sportive soul

Published on September 29, 2022

Futebol americano, hóquei no gelo, beisebol e basquete: Chicago definitivamente tem atrativos de sobra para os fãs de esportes

Viajar Pelo Mundo
Chicago's Bars

Published on September 28, 2022

Entre paradas em bares e tours por cervejarias, Chicago te fará ter devaneios etílicos

Viajar Pelo Mundo
Chicago: democratic gastronomy

Published on September 27, 2022

Capital da gastronomia, Chicago tem 20 restaurantes no Guia Michelin, além de brilhar quando o assunto é comida de rua

180 Graus
Attrations in Chicago for vacation

Published on September 27, 2022

Assim como várias outras cidades nos Estados Unidos, Chicago é um destino que tem muito a oferecer quando se trata de gastronomia, lazer e arte.

The Boston Globe
Three buzzy Chicago neighborhoods worth a visit

Published on September 22, 2022

The city is home to 77 neighborhoods; recently, we took a closer look at a few of them. Internationally recognized chefs, striking architecture, world-renowned museums, and a friendly Midwestern attitude come together to make Chicago one of the country's best cities.

La Tribune
Les Yeux au Ciel a Chicago

Published on September 22, 2022

Difficile, à Chicago, de marcher en regardant droit devant. La beauté est partout, et tout spécialement en hauteur: les beautés architecturales se multiplient, au risque de nous aveugler sur un trottoir achalandé.

The Times of Northwest Indiana
Food Bites

Published on September 14, 2022

Chicago Gourmet, the annual toast to food and wine, will be held once again Sept. 22-25 at Millennium Park in Chicago. Illinois Restaurant Association in partnership with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits will present the festival.

Silo 57
'Chicago: 25 choses à faire lors d'un séjour dans la 'Windy City'

Published on September 6, 2022

Si plusieurs se tournent vers New York pour une virée automnale, d’autres considèrent plutôt Chicago. Épatante ville du Midwest des États-Unis, Chicago séduit par sa riche culture, son architecture impressionnante et ses excellents restaurants.

Forbes
Spotlight on Chicago

Published on August 23, 2022

As cities and towns across the U.S. rebound from two years of covid-restrictions and travel bans, we looked at how one city is getting back on track. We talked to Lynn Osmond, President & CEO of Choose Chicago on the changing travel landscape and what’s next for the Windy City.

Forbes
What's New in Chicago

Published on August 21, 2022

Chicago is the third largest city in the United States and a major tourist destination for travelers worldwide. Nicknamed the Windy City, Chicago has 28 miles of lakefront with 24 beaches; more than 8,800 acres of green space and 600 parks; it has eight major league sports teams; more than 200 theatres, 250 live music venues, 200 professional dance companies and 77 distinct neighborhoods.

El Universal
Chicago:guide to essential sites to enjoy the city

Published on August 14, 2022

Si planes viajar por primera vez a Chicago, comienza por algunos sitios esenciales. Sigue es básica para disfrutar de algunos de los mejores lugares de la ciudad

Le Devoir
Splendide Chicago

Published on August 6, 2022

Chicago est l’une des plus belles villes des États-Unis et du monde. Les plus grands urbanistes et architectes de la planète s’y sont donné rendez-vous après le terrible incendie de 1871, qui a détruit une grande partie de la cité.

Minneapolis StarTribune
Chicago for the family

Published on July 15, 2022

It can be challenging to plan a memorable family getaway that makes the whole crew happy, especially when traveling with kids of different ages. But Chicago has attractions that engage everyone from toddlers to teens.

Versatille
9 must-see destinations in Chicago

Published on July 9, 2022

O melhor cartão de visita de qualquer cidade é, sem sombra de dúvidas, sua arquitetura. Nesse quesito, Chicago não somente é o berço dos arranha-céus como também esbanja beleza, em uma história profundamente ligada a sua construção – ou, se pensarmos no Grande Incêndio de Chicago, tragédia ocorrida em outubro de 1871, sua reconstrução, na qual a Escola de Chicago foi protagonista.

Forbes
Chicago's Best Summer Outdoor Festivals: Fun Music, Food, Dance

Published on June 5, 2022

Joyful summer pleasures and treasures are already in the air! Across the United States, our peak festival season kicks off now. In Chicago — a mecca of music, food, drink, crafts, art, dance — its 2022 outdoor merrymaking has shifted into mega-high gear.

CNN Viagem e Gastronomia
10 rooftops to visit in Chicago, USA

Published on May 31, 2022

Bares e restaurantes no topos de prédio fazem sucesso na terceira maior cidade dos EUA. Com o verão chegando por lá, confira opções para um bom drinque com vista para o magnífico skyline de Chicago

The New York Times
Nick Cave Takes Chicago

Published on May 1, 2022

A retrospective, performance piece and projected video, all by Nick Cave, will be on display.

Divine
5 Must Visit Attractions in Chicago

Published on April 13, 2022

The Windy City is the perfect destination for a long weekend BUT there is so much to see and do, that it’s hard to fit it all in. Whether you are there for business or pleasure, take some time to get to know the city.

AARP
The Budget-Traveler’s Guide to Chicago​​

Published on April 7, 2022

Chicago is known for its chilly, windswept weather, but don’t be fooled. For much of the year, the metropolis, built on 22 miles of Lake Michigan’s southern shore, offers comfortable temperatures for outdoor enjoyment of its architectural and natural pleasures — many of which are free.

Breaking Travel News
New female leadership for Choose Chicago

Published on March 17, 2022

Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Choose Chicago have announced that Lynn Osmond will take up the role of chief executive of Choose Chicago. Osmond, the first woman to helm the tourism agency, was most recently the chief executive at the Chicago Architecture Center.

BA Highlife
Taste Tour: Chicago

Published on March 1, 2022

Chicago is an incredible city when it comes to food, and one of its most admirable qualities is how its chefs have each other’s backs. Chef Zoe Schor has learned much from her peers – and had some truly wonderful dining experiences along the way. Read on for a few of her tastiest spots…

El Norte, Reforma/ Mural
Flavor of Vietnam in Chicago of Hai Sous, Chef Thai Dang

Published on February 27, 2022

Ingredientes saludables y texturas diversas se entretejen con elegancia en la culinaria de la Península Indochina; así lo define Thai Dang, el multi galardonado chef frente a los fogones de Hai Sous Vietnamese Kitchen, en Chicago.

Publimetro
Chicago: The perefect destination to visit this 2022

Published on January 16, 2022

Chicago es una ciudad fabulosa, no hay manera que no te sientas prendido de su arquitectura, de sus atracciones, de su río, museos, teatros y todo lo que tiene para ofrecer a sus visitantes.

CNN Viagem e Gastronomia
Why Chicago should be on your 2022 travel list

Published on January 13, 2022

Apesar de ser a terceira maior cidade dos Estados Unidos, Chicago oferece charme e estilo de vida de cidade pequena, com programas e opções de turismo de metrópole. Um mix delicioso para qualquer visitante

Chicago Tribune
Chicago’s convention industry readies for a summer rebound, but challenges remain even with the arrival of a COVID-19 vaccine

Published on February 1, 2021

McCormick Place recently launched a virtual tour on Choose Chicago’s website that highlights some of the safety precautions visitors can expect at airports, cabs, hotels and the venue. That includes meeting rooms being closed for at least 30 minutes to clean in between sessions, one-way aisles, spaced out booths and air flow adjustments inside each hall to allow for more outside air.

Forbes
Here’s What’s Happening In Chicago, Now And Over The Next Couple Of Months

Published on January 25, 2021

Due to the pandemic, Chicago’s local businesses—museums, attractions, restaurants, and hotels—have been in constant flux, leaving residents and hopeful visitors waiting in the wings. While we’re far from visiting indoor locations without social distancing protocols, mask wearing, and a profuse use of hand sanitizer, the Windy City is preparing to reopen.

AP News
Virus upends tourism marketing, sparks idea of ‘safecations

Published on June 24, 2020

Beyond attracting visitors, tourism officials are also promoting how their cities and states will keep visitors safe. The tourism group Choose Chicago leads an effort to enlist hundreds of hospitality and event-related businesses to make a public commitment to prioritizing health and safety.

Hemispheres
Virtual Culture Trip: Chicago

Published on April 30, 2020

The Second City’s stories grow from the immigrants and migrants who came to work in the slaughterhouses and stockyards and factories near the ocean-wide lake, and the amazing architecture has created a scenic backdrop that filmmakers return to again and again.

PapelPop
Filmes gravados em Chicago para relembrar, assistir e “viajar” junto!

Published on April 27, 2020

Chicago é uma das cidades mais cosmopolitas e conhecidas dos EUA. Adoramos. Tá todo mundo em casa e dando aquela saudade de ir passear e curtir? Sim! Por enquanto, é muito importante que a gente continue em casa. Mas nada nos impede de usar os filmes para matar a saudade.

Armchair Travels
Virtual City Guide To Chicago

Published on April 15, 2020

There’s a reason Chicago has been voted best large city in the US three years in a row – fantastic museums, some great architecture, plenty for families and its setting on the lake. And the Windy City has embraced virtual tourism as well, with some great VR tours, online art galleries and other ways to explore – check out some of the best in this city guide to virtual Chicago.

Travel & Style
Armchair Travel: Incredible Destinations To Visit Virtually

Published on April 9, 2020

Just because we can’t physically travel around the world right now, doesn’t mean we have to put those travel daydreams aside! We’re lucky to be in such a virtual world, where seeing incredible destinations, museums, parks and more is available at our fingertips (on our screens). It’s the whole idea of armchair travel that is taking off right now.

The Boston Globe
7 virtual trips for kids that entertain and inform

Published on April 7, 2020

Your kids’ circle of travel may be restricted to your neighborhood, but their minds can still travel the world—and beyond. Many museums, zoos, travel companies, and other institutions have stepped up their online offerings so they can provide engaging fresh content that’s both entertaining and informative.

Time Out
Check out these virtual tours of museums around the world

Published on April 6, 2020

Our much-loved museums and art galleries may be closing their doors due to the current outbreak, but don’t despair. Tech-savvy curators are getting creative with how the public can access their collections, and many are catering to an online audience with insanely good virtual tours.

Viagem e Turismo
Conheça a arte de Chicago sem sair de casa

Published on April 3, 2020

Enquanto a recomendação é ficar em casa para tentar combater o avanço do coronavírus, que contabiliza mais de 1 milhão de casos no mundo, a melhor maneira de conhecer lugares novos ou até de matar a saudades de um destino já conhecido é através da internet. Por isso, separamos alguns museus e projetos arquitetônicos da cidade de Chicago, no Estados Unidos, para explorar direto de casa, com apenas alguns cliques.

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