Get the latest meeting and event planning industry news: the boutique Rose Hotel debuts in Rosemont, Chicago is named one of the top 10 North American cities for meetings in 2019, and O’Hare International Airport is ranked #1 in the U.S. for connectivity. 

THE ROSE HOTEL DEBUTS IN ROSEMONT

©The Rose Hotel

The Rose Hotel, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton boutique hotel, has opened near O’Hare International Airport. The Rose features 165 high-end guest rooms and a variety of meeting/event spaces that can accommodate up to 190 attendees. 

Learn more about The Rose Hotel.

CHICAGO NAMED ONE OF THE TOP 10 NORTH AMERICAN CITIES FOR MEETINGS 

McCormick Place Chicago

CWT Meetings & Events, a division of global travel management company Carlson Wagonlit Travel, has included Chicago in its prediction of the top 10 North American meeting cities for 2019. The strong economy is expected to keep the meetings industry on an upward trajectory this year, with hotel room inventories on the rise.

Learn more about Chicago’s ranking as a top 10 meeting city.

O'HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TOPS ALL U.S. AIRPORTS IN CONNECTIVITY 

O'Hare International Airport ©Abel Arciniega

The OAG Megahubs U.S. Index 2018 ranked O'Hare Airport #1 in its study of the 25 most connected airports in the country. O’Hare is unique among U.S. airports, serving as a major hub for two of the nation’s largest airlines – United and American.

Learn more about O’Hare Airport’s connectivity rating.

CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER RANKS VICEROY CHICAGO AMONG THE 10 BEST HOTELS IN THE U.S.

Viceroy Chicago guest room

Condé Nast Traveler readers voted Viceroy Chicago to the #10 spot in the 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Hotels in the U.S. It was noted that the hotel’s chic Somerset restaurant, helmed by award-winning chef Lee Wolen, is “a serious asset for the Viceroy.”

Learn more about Viceroy Chicago’s Condé Nast Traveler award.

CHICAGO’S WEST LOOP CITED IN TIME OUT’S LIST OF THE 50 COOLEST NEIGHBORHOODS IN THE WORLD

Copy of Cruz Blanca Cervecería

The hip West Loop ranked #18 on Time Out’s list of the world’s coolest neighborhoods, calling it “a glimmering beacon for the food obsessed, offering a range of impeccable restaurants and bars from the city’s top chefs.”

Learn more about the West Loop’s Time Out recognition.