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All the Activations, Food and Drink Samples You’ll Find at The Summit
The Trade Show at The Summit will feature food and beverages at 28 booths to sample, and another 14 will have activations, plus a chance to win a trip to Cancun!
Dave Lifton
Apr 233 min read


The Sessions Hospitality and Tourism Professionals Won't Want to Miss at The Summit
For those in the tourism and hospitality industry, The Summit has education sessions and roundtable discussions that offer insight to bring back to your business.
Dave Lifton
Apr 212 min read


The Summit Can Help You Prepare for Chicago’s Next Big Event
When major events happen, it's important to create experiences for visitors that they'll remember long after they're home, and make them want to return.
Dave Lifton
Apr 141 min read


These Are the Best Sessions for Hotel Professionals at The Summit
For hotel professionals, there are numerous education sessions and roundtable discussions at The Summit that will give you insight to bring back to your business.
Dave Lifton
Apr 132 min read


10 Reasons Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Pros Shouldn’t Miss The Summit
If you work in hospitality, tourism, or events, The Summit gives you a lot of value in one day.
Tim O'Malley
Apr 132 min read


10 Reasons Hotel Professionals Shouldn’t Miss The Summit
For hotel professionals, The Summit is a chance to build local relationships, discover new partners, sell to planners, strengthen referrals, improve the guest experience, and get a better read on what is happening across hospitality, tourism, and events.
Tim O'Malley
Apr 132 min read


10 Reasons Meeting, Event, and Wedding Planners Shouldn’t Miss The Summit
If you plan meetings, weddings, or social events, The Summit gives you a lot of value in one day.
Tim O'Malley
Apr 132 min read


Healthier Eating Leads to Better Events
One of the Education & Eggs sessions at The Summit, Lead With Energy: Nutrition, Recovery & Resilience for High-Stakes Event Teams, will show how focusing on what you eat can improve productivity.
Dave Lifton
Apr 131 min read


You Won’t Want to Miss These Activations at The Summit
These are the vendors whose booths we're most looking forward to seeing during the Trade Show at The Summit at Morgan Manufacturing in the West Loop on April 28.
Dave Lifton
Apr 122 min read


Event Planners Will Want to Attend These Sessions at The Summit
For planners, there are numerous education sessions and roundtable discussions at The Summit that will give you insight for you to bring back to your business.
Dave Lifton
Apr 102 min read


Prime Your Business for Summer at The Summit
John Curran, senior vice president and general manager of Big Bus Tours Chicago, uses The Summit to get ready for his busiest period. And he's not the only one.
Dave Lifton
Apr 102 min read


25 Years of The Summit: Why This Milestone Matters
Ateema CEO Tim O'Malley reflects upon what The Summit means to him and the Chicago hospitality, tourism, and events industries as it reaches its 25th anniversary.
Tim O'Malley
Apr 104 min read


Bring Your Team. Get More from The Summit.
If you work in the hospitality and tourism industry, The Summit is a smart event to attend as a team because you can bring back more opportunities to your business.
Tim O'Malley
Apr 32 min read


Why Event Planners Should Bring Their Team to The Summit
If you plan meetings, weddings, or events, The Summit is not just a smart event to attend. It is a smart event to attend as a team.
Tim O'Malley
Apr 32 min read


One Day, Dozens of Possibilities: What Planners Can Gain at The Summit
Between networking, education tracks, and the chance to meet new partners, - in one day - The Summit is the place for event planners to find the edge they need.
Tim O'Malley
Mar 313 min read


10 Reasons Smart Hospitality Businesses Are Showing Up at The Summit
Ateema President Tim O'Malley outlines the 10 main reasons why The Summit is invaluable to your business, either as an exhibitor or sponsor.
Tim O'Malley
Mar 313 min read


Partnering With Hotels Benefit Everyone
At The Summit, a panel comprised of Chicago hotel professionals will discuss how building partnerships with attractions can lead to success for everyone involved.
Dave Lifton
Mar 311 min read


Behind the Scenes: How We Design The Summit Experience From the Inside Out
ShowREADY describes how every aspect of the production of The Summit is created with an understanding of what the attendees need to thrive throughout the event.
ShowREADY
Mar 263 min read


Enhance Your Events Through Multiculturalism
Chicago's diversity is one of its greatest resources, and the most innovative planners know how to take advantage of it in their day-to-day work. One of the Education & Eggs sessions at The Summit, How Events Are Creating Unforgettable Experiences by Leveraging Multicultural Resources, will put you in position to join them.
Dave Lifton
Mar 201 min read


Clients Become Friends at The Summit
For Dayna Malow, CEO of Live Art International, The Summit (formerly the Hospitality & Tourism Summit) is one of her favorite days on her calendar because she thinks of the many friendships she's made from it.
Dave Lifton
Mar 191 min read
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