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A year ago, in June 2024, L7 Chicago Hotel by Lotte opened its doors on Wabash Avenue, just steps away from Chicago’s Riverwalk and only a few blocks from the Miraculous Mile. The staff was festive on the anniversary day, offering champagne to guests and well-wishers...

Reprinted from Southeast Meetings + Events magazine, Spring/Summer 2025 Click on image to turn pages.

Every segment of industry has tradeshows, conferences, expos, and the like. The travel industry has many. This coming week in Chicago I’ll be attending IPW, the USA’s largest travel trade show. The US Travel Association launched their annual show under the moniker...

America’s small towns are keepers of history, culture, and local color. While major cities get most of the attention, these ten small towns offer townsizing options for travelers seeking a sense of place, a story, and a warm welcome. These ten small towns may not...