The Summit Chicago Blog
News, tips and behind the scenes from Chicago's hospitality and tourism trade show
The Summit Chicago blog covers the Hospitality & Tourism Summit: Chicago's one-day conference and trade show for hotel, venue, restaurant, attraction and event professionals, now in its 26th year. Read speaker and session announcements, Summit Awards news, tips for getting the most out of the trade show as an attendee or exhibitor, and a look at how the day comes together across City Hall, Recess and Morgan Manufacturing in the West Loop.
NewsThe Summit Chicago Partners With University of Chicago to Advance AI and Innovation in Hospitality
Jul 21, 2026 · 2 min read
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Summit Chicago TipsAll the Activations, Food and Drink Samples You’ll Find at The Summit
Apr 23, 2026 · 3 min read
Summit Chicago TipsThe Sessions Hospitality and Tourism Professionals Won't Want to Miss at The Summit
Apr 22, 2026 · 2 min read
NewsThe Summit Can Help You Prepare for Chicago’s Next Big Event
Apr 14, 2026 · 1 min read
Summit Chicago TipsThese Are the Best Sessions for Hotel Professionals at The Summit
Apr 14, 2026 · 2 min read
Summit Chicago Tips10 Reasons Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Pros Shouldn’t Miss The Summit
Apr 13, 2026 · 2 min read
Summit Chicago Tips10 Reasons Hotel Professionals Shouldn’t Miss The Summit
Apr 13, 2026 · 2 min read
Summit Chicago Tips10 Reasons Meeting, Event, and Wedding Planners Shouldn’t Miss The Summit
Apr 13, 2026 · 2 min read
NewsHealthier Eating Leads to Better Events
Apr 13, 2026 · 1 min read
Summit Chicago TipsYou Won’t Want to Miss These Activations at The Summit
Apr 12, 2026 · 2 min read
Summit Chicago TipsEvent Planners Will Want to Attend These Sessions at The Summit
Apr 11, 2026 · 2 min read
NewsPrime Your Business for Summer at The Summit
Apr 10, 2026 · 2 min read
News25 Years of The Summit: Why This Milestone Matters
Apr 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Summit Chicago TipsBring Your Team. Get More from The Summit.
Apr 3, 2026 · 2 min read
Summit Chicago TipsWhy Event Planners Should Bring Their Team to The Summit
Apr 3, 2026 · 2 min read
NewsOne Day, Dozens of Possibilities: What Planners Can Gain at The Summit
Mar 31, 2026 · 3 min read
News10 Reasons Smart Hospitality Businesses Are Showing Up at The Summit
Mar 31, 2026 · 3 min read
Summit Chicago TipsPartnering With Hotels Benefit Everyone
Mar 31, 2026 · 1 min read
Behind the ScenesBehind the Scenes: How We Design The Summit Experience From the Inside Out
Mar 26, 2026 · 3 min read
Summit Chicago TipsEnhance Your Events Through Multiculturalism
Mar 20, 2026 · 1 min read
Summit Chicago TipsClients Become Friends at The Summit
Mar 19, 2026 · 1 min read
Summit Chicago TipsThe Summit Can Energize You
Mar 19, 2026 · 1 min read
NewsFinalists Announced for Second Annual Summit Awards
Mar 12, 2026 · 2 min read
NewsImportant Notice Regarding Unauthorized Emails About Summit Attendee Lists
Mar 12, 2026 · 1 min read
Summit Chicago TipsThe Smartest Way to Sell in Chicago Hospitality Right Now
Mar 6, 2026 · 2 min read
Summit Chicago TipsHow to Get Media Coverage in 2026: What Journalists Want
Feb 26, 2026 · 1 min read
Summit Chicago TipsHow AI Can Improve B2B Events
Feb 25, 2026 · 2 min read
Summit Chicago TipsThe Rooms Where Hospitality Business Actually Gets Done
Feb 25, 2026 · 3 min read
NewsLive Art International Named as Presenting Partner of the 25th Anniversary of the Summit
Feb 20, 2026 · 2 min read
NewsYolk Returns as Sponsor of Education & Eggs — Fueling Big Ideas at the 25th Anniversary of The Summit
Nov 13, 2025 · 2 min read
Behind the ScenesBehind the Scenes at The Summit: An Insider’s Look at What It Took to Make It Happen
Apr 25, 2025 · 3 min read
NewsThe Summit Unites 1,150+ Industry Leaders at Annual Trade show
Apr 22, 2025 · 2 min read
NewsChicago can weather a drop in international visitors, tourism leaders say
Apr 20, 2025 · 2 min read
NewsBoost Your Event Planning Acumen: Join The Summit's Planner-Centric Education, Trade Show, Networking, and Awards!
Apr 1, 2025 · 2 min read
Summit Chicago TipsFeeling Uncertain? Here's How The Summit Can Help
Mar 25, 2025 · 2 min read
Summit Chicago TipsTired of Chasing Cold Hospitality Leads? Here’s a Smarter Way to Reach Tourism & Event Buyers & Influencers
Mar 12, 2025 · 4 min read
Summit Chicago TipsThe Hospitality & Tourism Summit Chicago: What You Need to Know
Mar 4, 2025 · 2 min read
NewsBeyond the Booth: How The Summit Creates Meaningful Business Opportunities
Feb 19, 2025 · 3 min read
NewsWhy We’re Introducing Roundtable Discussions at the Hospitality & Tourism Summit Chicago
Feb 11, 2025 · 3 min read
NewsHonoring Hospitality Excellence in Chicago: The Summit Awards
Feb 9, 2025 · 1 min read
NewsAteema Media & Marketing's Hospitality & Tourism Summit Chicago Returns April 15 2025
Jan 20, 2025 · 4 min read