The Neighborhood Hotel team is proud to partner with Choose Chicago®! We have tremendous gratitude for Choose Chicago as they’re the official destination marketing organization for Chicago, Illinois.
Choose Chicago’s Mission?
To enrich the community by attracting meetings, events and leisure travelers to Chicago.
Choose Chicago’s Vision?
To elevate the brand of Chicago as a must-experience global destination.
The Neighborhood Hotel is proud to partner with such a dynamic organization (Choose Chicago) and appreciate the personal and business relationships that we’ve developed through Choose Chicago events and marketing opportunities. We’re constantly reminded that Chicago is an incredible city with so many innovative companies and people. It’s not a surprise that Condé Nast Traveler readers voted Chicago the Best Big City in the country for seven years in a row!
At a recent Choose Chicago partner event, The Neighborhood Hotel gathered with several other partners/innovative businesses in Chicago. It was truly a room full of inspiration and a tremendous reflection of the abundance that Chicago has to offer. At the event, we met business owners that we’re excited to collaborate with, like Luis Tubens, co-founder of the Pilsen Public Art Tours [who studied under legendary muralist, Jose Guerrero]. Luis has given thousands of tours that explore the iconic murals throughout Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood [just a few minutes from The Neighborhood Hotel Little Italy]. His background includes 10 years at the National Museum of Mexican Art where he worked as an art educator. Luis then went on to become the outreach coordinator for then, 7th District Cook County Commissioner, Jesús “Chuy” García. When Luis is not giving outstanding tours, he works as a performance artist!
We also connected with one of our favorite places: Eataly Chicago! Eataly stands for “Eating Italian,” which encompasses the history and the food culture of Italy. In November 2002, the Eataly concept rose from Oscar Farinetti’s idea that he sketched on a piece of paper. The idea was simple: to sell high-quality food at sustainable and reasonable prices for ALL, celebrate Italian biodiversity, and create an informal, natural, and simple place to eat, shop, and learn. After five years of research and dedication, the first Eataly opened in Torino on 2007, when an old vermouth factory was transformed into Eataly Torino Lingotto – the very first multifunctional marketplace dedicated to Italian excellence in the world. Since then, Eataly has expanded to over 40 locations throughout Italy and the world. The NBHD team is always on the lookout for a great snack. And, we love a place that has excellent dine-in and take away options [they also deliver if you’re not in the mood to venture]. We love stories from guests about the meals they’ve prepared in The Neighborhood Hotel’s fully stocked kitchens. Eataly has all you need to create a delicious meal in the comfort of your suite! Bonus: they post recipes on their website if you need some pointers as you prep.
Choose Chicago is responsible for producing outstanding meetings and events at McCormick Place that draw incredible companies to Chicago from every industry!
Chicago is proud to have long-standing relationships with acclaimed trade shows and conventions like the National Restaurant Association Show, the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), the National Confectioners Association’s Sweets & Snacks Expo, the International Home + Housewares Show, and the International Manufacturing Technology Show.
Chicago is also the permanent home of the Lollapalooza music festival. This three-day event brings together over 140 rock, indie, and hip-hop artists, hosting hundreds of thousands of fans along the Lake Michigan waterfront.
Chicago has a vibrant history with the James Beard Foundation. After hosting its elite awards ceremony in New York for 25 years, the James Beard Foundation announced Chicago as its new host city in 2015. Chicago is slated to host the Awards until at least 2027.
On camera, Chicago’s signature skyline, lakefront and downtown have graced countless blockbuster movies, including The Dark Knight, Transformers and Divergent plus several TV dramas that are currently filming in Chicago. Producer, Dick Wolf, has created a franchise of Chicago-based scripts for NBC that often film at Cinespace Chicago — Chicago Med, Chicago Fire and Chicago PD.
Check out the meetings and events lineup at McCormick Place:
2010 — 2025: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) (ASCO also met in Chicago in 2003, and 2007-2008)
1985 — 2025 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) (RSNA held its first meeting in Chicago in 1915)
1986 — 2024 (even years): International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) (IMTS held its first meeting in Chicago in 1947)
1939 — 2025: International Home & Housewares Show*
2021: Risk Management Society (RIMS) Annual Meeting
2018: Laver Cup (the first U.S. city to host the event)
2018: American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Annual Meeting & Exposition
2016: Copa América Centenario futbol (the most attended Copa América in the tournament’s 100-year history)
2016: Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series (the first America’s Cup freshwater race in the event’s 165-year history)
2015 and 2016: NFL Draft (the first time the event was held outside of New York since 1964)
2015 and 2016: NFL Draft (the first time the event was held outside of New York since 1964)
BOOK NOW to experience all that Chicago has to offer!
