Chicago tourism could return to pre-pandemic levels by 2024, industry leaders say

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Chicago tourism has yet to return to pre-pandemic levels, but industry leaders estimate it could fully recover by 2024 — and possibly even sooner.

In the week leading up to the July 4 holiday, hotel occupancy exceeded 2019 levels for the first time since the start of the pandemic, said Michael Jacobson, CEO of the Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association.A tour boat ride moves along the Chicago River on July 13, 2022.

In one sign of the distress of the industry, Wells Fargo Bank recently took control of the JW Marriot Chicago hotelThe foreclosure likely will not lead to noticeable changes for travelers at the hotel this summer, but it’s not likely to be the last hotel foreclosure, Jacobson said. Another factor likely at play is the city’s now-lifted COVID-19 mask and vaccine policies. Travelers, especially business travelers, might have chosen not to come to Chicago when booking earlier this year or in previous years, while the mandates were in effect, because they weren’t sure how open the city would be by their scheduled travel, Jacobson said.

 

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And I could get hit by a meteorite while walking my dog

Not if the crime continues.

Is this the leader you speak of? Cause he can’t lead 💩

As long as Foxx, Lightfoot are in office and the police can’t do their jobs then no way.

royalpratt Not until after all the elections

Not...a...fucking....chance!!!!! Unless the Republicans clean house and actually let the cops do their jobs and then.. get this .. the real life Mr Hanky Foxx needs to get out of office so do the Democrat judges and everyone backed by Soros. Then maybe PrePandemic levels

Wait! What? Lightfoot is across the pond telling Europeans that things are booming here. Best economy ever. Things are swell and everyone loves her. What gives?

Because people don't want to get murdered in the liberal cesspool that is Chicago. It's not difficult to understand.

Hmmm… really? Despite the media working overtime to convince us it’s not happening, COVID19 is surging AGAIN. CovidIsNotOver MaskUp 😷

As long as.. the crime also goes down

royalpratt Doubt it. crime

Hell no. Place is outta control.

I wish this could happen - I do trust private companies indicators more than some BS wishful thinking. CRE is showing what’s happening with their pocket books

Lol. Crime.

royalpratt What’s gonna be left to come tour?

How is Florida doing?

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