Chicago Tourism Climbs to 56.8 Million Visitors as Hotels Generate Record Revenue Despite Industry Pressures
Chicago welcomed 56.8 million visitors in 2025, marking continued growth for one of the United States’ leading urban destinations and generating a record-breaking $21.5 billion in visitor spending across the city’s hospitality, dining, retail, transport and entertainment economy. The latest annual tourism performance figures have prompted a cautiously positive response from the Illinois Hotel & […]