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Non-Exhibitor Business Representatives
What Is The Hospitality & Tourism Summit Chicago?
The Hospitality & Tourism Summit Chicago is the premier event for the hospitality, tourism, and events industries. It features a trade show, educational sessions, and new additions like the Roundtable Networking Luncheon and Summit Excellence Awards. Over 1,400 professionals—event planners, social media influencers, concierges, media, hotel teams, and suppliers—attend to connect, learn, sell, and grow.
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The Summit is your launchpad for growth. It provides the tools, connections, leads, and knowledge to elevate your business, and your career.
Why Should Businesses Attend?
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Fill your sales pipeline with quality leads
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Meet hundreds of concierges, meeting and event planners, social media influencers, and industry professionals
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Position yourself as a player in the industry
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NEW: chance to win an award
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NEW: roundtable discussion luncheon for even more opportunities to connect & learn
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Sell more
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Get better at the educational breakout sessions
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Keep yourself on the cutting edge with industry trends and insights
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Beat your competition to the punch
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Recharge your own batteries
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​NEW: meet social media influencers and media!
83%
Of planners in attendance spent more than 3 hours at the show
97%
Of concierge said that attending the show was “worthwhile”
92%
Of exhibitors said they grew their business as a result of their involvement
1,400+ Attendees That Can Help Your Business Including:
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Concierges - hotel, corporate, residential, and retail
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Meeting Planners
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Event Planners
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DMC’s
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Tour guides
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Media
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Executive Assistants responsible for meetings and events
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Social Media Influencers
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Hotel Salespeople
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Industry professionals that you can partner with
What Past Participants Had To Say
Art Institute of Chicago Marketing Professional
You get to see the right people in a well-curated environment. We come back each year because we've had a great experience, operationally it's a really well-run show, and it's a lot of fun.
Loews Chicago Hotel
Concierge
The Summit is a really amazing opportunity to network with businesses, concierges, and really everyone in the hospitality industry.
Bucom International Meeting Planner
The event is a great opportunity for me to network with local Chicago vendors, and people I've seen at past networking events I can meet in person.
