Thousands of International Visitors Will Discover Their Chicago Style at Key Events Designed to Highlight the Best of Chicago
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Isaac Reichman, ireichman@choosechicago.com, (312) 805-9586
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Michelle Gonzalez, mgonzalez@choosechicago.com, (312) 259-5708
Chicago (March 26, 2025) – Choose Chicago, the city’s official destination marketing organization, today released details surrounding the key events taking place at IPW 2025. Coming to Chicago June 14 – 18, the U.S. Travel Association’s IPW is the largest international inbound travel trade show in the United States, bringing thousands of travel buyers and media from over 70 countries to Chicago to connect with U.S. travel exhibitors, generating media coverage and leading to future business. Announced today, this year’s program will feature some of Chicago’s most iconic locations, including an opening night celebration at the Field Museum, a press brunch at Wrigley Field, a closing night party at Navy Pier, and the opportunity to explore Chicago’s neighborhoods on open nights.
“Chicago is going all out for IPW 2025,” said Lisa Nucci, Chief Marketing Officer at Choose Chicago. “We have been collaborating with local partners for months in anticipation of hosting, and we can’t wait to show off everything that makes this city a must-visit destination. We are hosting key events at iconic venues like the Field Museum, Wrigley Field, and Navy Pier, but we are also being very intentional about how we create opportunities for attendees to explore our neighborhoods and engage with Chicago, our local businesses, attractions, and residents in meaningful and authentic ways. We want people to really go home feeling that they found their Chicago Style at IPW.”
All business portions of IPW 2025, including over 100,000 business appointments from June 16-18, will take place at McCormick Place, the largest and most flexible convention center in North America. The following key events were announced today:
Press Brunch: On June 15, members of the international travel press are invited to experience the unique traditions and charm of Wrigley Field, the second-oldest ballpark in the United States and beloved home of the Chicago Cubs for more than a century.
Opening Night: On the evening of June 15, we officially kick off IPW with Chicago’s House Party 2.0. This one-of-a-kind event will transform the Field Museum into a lively, interactive space, blending iconic Chicago sounds, art, and energy. Guests can enjoy pop-up performances, themed lounges, and food from local vendors while immersing themselves in the city’s rich cultural vibes.
Neighborhood Activities: We invite all attendees at IPW to fully experience Chicago before, during, and after the event. To help facilitate these adventures, we are curating a unique, immersive neighborhood experience featuring Hyde Park, Pilsen, and West Town on June 17.
Closing Night: On June 18, we will wrap up an unforgettable week by inviting attendees to get their kicks at the Closing Night celebration at Navy Pier as we celebrate Chicago – the starting point of the legendary Route 66! Guests will explore a variety of immersive activations across the iconic Navy Pier, showcasing our city’s rich history and exploring our diverse culinary scene while soaking in stunning lakefront views.
Organized by the U.S. Travel Association, IPW showcases U.S. suppliers of USA travel products and destinations and attracts international and domestic travel buyers and journalists representing more than 70 countries. According to the U.S. Travel Association, it is estimated that business conducted at IPW will generate $5.5 billion in future travel to the U.S., bringing more than 11 million international visitors to the U.S. IPW last took place in Chicago in 2014.
“Bringing IPW back to Chicago in 2025 is an exciting opportunity to spotlight one of America’s most iconic and energetic cities,” said Ellen Davis, Executive Vice President of Business Strategy and Industry Engagement at U.S. Travel Association. “Chicago is a place that blends bold innovation with deep cultural roots — and it’s the perfect stage to connect U.S. destinations with global buyers. With major moments on the horizon like the 2026 World Cup, America250 and the 2028 Olympics, IPW 2025 will help us position the U.S. for long-term growth and strengthen the relationships that power international travel.”
Along with Choose Chicago, IPW 2025 is being hosted by the Illinois Office of Tourism and O’Hare and Midway International Airports. Premier sponsors as of March 26 include 360 CHICAGO, Big Bus Tours Chicago, the Chicago Cubs, the Field Museum of Natural History, First Lady, Levy Restaurants, Navy Pier, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and Wrigley Field Events.
To learn more about IPW 2025 in Chicago, visit the Choose Chicago website.
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About Choose Chicago: Choose Chicago is the official sales and marketing organization responsible for promoting Chicago as a global visitor and meetings destination, leveraging the city’s unmatched assets to ensure the economic vitality of the city, its residents and our partner business community. Follow @choosechicago on Facebook,Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and X/Twitter. For more information, visit choosechicago.com.
