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Finalists Announced for Second Annual Summit Awards
Eleven winners across various categories recognizing Chicago's hospitality and tourism leaders will be Announced at 26th Annual Hospitality & Tourism Summit April 28
Dave Lifton
12 hours ago
2 min read
Important Notice Regarding Unauthorized Emails About Summit Attendee Lists
Ateema does not sell or distribute our attendee database to third parties. Protecting the privacy of our attendees and maintaining trust within the hospitality community is extremely important to us.
Tim O'Malley
12 hours ago
1 min read
The Smartest Way to Sell in Chicago Hospitality Right Now
The Summit offers the best opportunity to sell efficiently because it brings the entire industry together in one place in one day.
Tim O'Malley
6 days ago
2 min read
How to Get Media Coverage in 2026: What Journalists Want
Meet the Media: How to Get Your Venue Featured in Local & National Press, one of the Education & Eggs sessions at The Summit, is designed to help your restaurant or attraction draw the coverage it deserves.
Dave Lifton
Feb 26
1 min read
How AI Can Improve B2B Events
A session at The Summit will use examples from sports and B2C experiences that can improve B2B events.
Dave Lifton
Feb 25
2 min read
The Rooms Where Hospitality Business Actually Gets Done
The trade show of The Summit can be a force multiplier — whether you’re there to sell, source partners, or find what’s next. Here's what those rooms actually do.
Tim O'Malley
Feb 25
3 min read
Live Art International Named as Presenting Partner of the 25th Anniversary of the Summit
Ateema Media & Marketing is proud to announce that Live Art International will be the Presenting Partner of the 25th Anniversary edition of The Summit (formerly the Hospitality & Tourism Summit), which will be held April 28 in Chicago’s West Loop.
Dave Lifton
Feb 20
2 min read
Yolk Returns as Sponsor of Education & Eggs — Fueling Big Ideas at the 25th Anniversary of The Summit
Yolk is back sponsoring Education & Eggs at The Summit Chicago—fueling the 25th anniversary with breakfast and industry insight.
Tim O'Malley
Nov 13, 2025
2 min read
Behind the Scenes at The Summit: An Insider’s Look at What It Took to Make It Happen
An insider look at how AV Chicago helped power The Summit Chicago across two venues with seamless staging, LED visuals, and breakout tech.
AV Chicago
Apr 25, 2025
3 min read
The Summit Unites 1,150+ Industry Leaders at Annual Trade show
The Summit Chicago brought together 1,150+ industry leaders, 100+ exhibitors, and introduced The Summit Awards celebrating tourism excellence.
Acasia Gibson
Apr 22, 2025
2 min read
Chicago can weather a drop in international visitors, tourism leaders say
At The Summit Chicago, leaders share why the city can handle fewer international visitors—and what the outlook means for 2025.
Pat Nabong/Sun-Times
Apr 20, 2025
2 min read
Boost Your Event Planning Acumen: Join The Summit's Planner-Centric Education, Trade Show, Networking, and Awards!
Get the planner’s guide to The Summit Chicago: Education & Eggs, planner-track sessions, roundtables, trade show, networking, and awards.
Tim O'Malley
Apr 1, 2025
2 min read
Feeling Uncertain? Here's How The Summit Can Help
Navigate uncertainty with The Summit Chicago 2025: lead-gen exhibiting, expert insights, roundtables, and high-value networking.
Tim O'Malley
Mar 25, 2025
2 min read
Tired of Chasing Cold Hospitality Leads? Here’s a Smarter Way to Reach Tourism & Event Buyers & Influencers
Meet tourism and event buyers in one day. Here’s how exhibiting at The Summit Chicago turns cold outreach into warm, face-to-face leads.
Tim O'Malley
Mar 12, 2025
4 min read
The Hospitality & Tourism Summit Chicago: What You Need to Know
Everything you need to know about The Summit Chicago in the West Loop—Education & Eggs, roundtables, trade show, and awards.
Tim O'Malley
Mar 4, 2025
2 min read
Beyond the Booth: How The Summit Creates Meaningful Business Opportunities
The Summit Chicago isn’t just a trade show—it's where exhibitor conversations become partnerships, sales opportunities, and long-term growth.
Tim O'Malley
Feb 19, 2025
3 min read
Why We’re Introducing Roundtable Discussions at the Hospitality & Tourism Summit Chicago
The Summit Chicago’s roundtable luncheon makes networking easier with curated topics, peer insight, and real conversations that lead to growth.
Tim O'Malley
Feb 11, 2025
3 min read
Honoring Hospitality Excellence in Chicago: The Summit Awards
Celebrate Chicago hospitality excellence at The Summit Awards—nominate standout hotels, venues, planners, restaurants, tours, and more.
Tim O'Malley
Feb 9, 2025
1 min read
Ateema Media & Marketing's Hospitality & Tourism Summit Chicago Returns April 15 2025
The Summit Chicago returns April 15, 2025 with a new West Loop location, Education & Eggs, roundtable networking lunch, and new awards.
Acasia Gibson
Jan 20, 2025
4 min read
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