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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
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
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
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
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
Mar 121 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 202 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, 20252 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, 20252 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, 20252 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, 20252 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, 20253 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, 20251 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, 20254 min read
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