Chicago Saw More Visitors in 2024 but It's Still Behind Pre-Pandemic Figures

Chicago saw more visitors in 2024 but it's still behind pre-pandemic figures

The number of visitors to Chicago last year rose 6.5% to 55.3 million, compared to 2023, the city’s tourism agency Choose Chicago announced Thursday. In 2024, international visitors to Chicago topped 2 million for the first time since 2019.Kristen Reynolds, Choose Chicago’s new CEO and president, acknowledged international and economic headwinds, but said the city’s strong 2024 visitor numbers, “sets the stage to go into uncertain times with gre…

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While last year’s Democratic National Convention was a one-off, major returning events this year include the NASCAR Chicago Street Race and Lollapalooza. But a more challenging economic and political landscape may make it hard for Chicago to surpass last year, Kristen Reynolds, Choose Chicago’s new president and CEO, said.

Chicago saw more visitors in 2024 but it’s still behind pre-pandemic figures

The number of visitors to Chicago last year rose 6.5% to 55.3 million, compared to 2023, the city’s tourism agency Choose Chicago announced Thursday. In 2024, international visitors to Chicago topped 2 million for the first time since 2019. Kristen Reynolds, Choose Chicago’s new CEO and president, acknowledged international and economic headwinds, but said the city’s strong 2024 visitor numbers, “sets the stage to go into uncertain times with gr…