Each year, the ILEA Chicago Chapter Spark Awards honor the creativity, innovation, and excellence of the city’s event and hospitality professionals. From breathtaking décor and immersive culinary experiences to powerful fundraisers and corporate celebrations, this...
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The Ultimate Venue Walkthrough Checklist for Event Planners
by Chicago Planner | About Events, Business, DIY & How-To's, Editor Picks, Setup & Decor | 0 Comments
As an event planner, one of the most common things you will do is tour venues. Whether you’re planning a corporate gala, a wedding, or a private social celebration, the walkthrough is your chance to uncover all the details that can make or break your event. Every...
U.S. Travel Trends 2025: How Tourism Businesses Can Adapt to Shifting Behaviors
by Chicago Planner | About Chicago, Business, Industry Updates, Travel | 0 Comments
This week in industry news, travel and tourism dominate the headlines, revealing a stark contrast between global optimism and domestic caution—while international tourism forecasts for 2025 remain strong, U.S. travel trends are marked by hesitation. Global Travel on...
Top 5 Things to Do in Chicago Right Now, If You’ve Never Been
by Chicago Planner | About Chicago | 0 Comments
Chicago is an incredible city, but if you’ve never been here, it can feel very overwhelming. Whether you are organizing a high-energy team outing, an elegant evening for clients, or just need inspiration for your next hosted experience, Chicago’s dynamic mix of art,...
Questions to Ask a New Vendor
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Photo by Cam Morin on Unsplash Whether you’re working in a different city, your client insisted on working with this company, or perhaps you’re just giving someone new a shot, it’s important to ask new vendors the right questions that will help you understand how you...
Tips Your Staff Should Know About Maintaining Your Ice Machines
by admin | Industry Updates | 0 Comments
Photo by Kike Salazar N Chicago is a city full of cocktails, and one of the most important components, aside from the liquor is the ice! In this article, Brittney Shader from Empire Cooler is giving us 5 tips business owners and staff should know about ice machines....
New Chicago Restaurants Coming Soon
by admin | About Chicago, Articles, Events & More, Food & Drink | 0 Comments
New venues coming to Chicago – from restaurants to the new St. Regis hotel restaurants, including a British Steakhouse making its way to Chicago, and Guinness’ new brewery opening in the West Loop
New, Woman-Owned Business is Taking on the Chicago Event Planning Industry with a Sustainable and Purpose-Driven Focus
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Michelle Castady Orlando is launching the Midwest branch of the new destination management company, ETHOS. This Chicago-based event planning company focuses on sustainable and purpose-focused events.