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Chicago is a city that lives with gusto! With architecture that sets new standards, sports teams that incite maniacal devotion, a food scene that spans the hottest trends and the deepest dish pizza, and an enduring love of theatre – from the underground to the Broadway-bound – The Windy City shines 24/7. Chicago welcomes all travelers to experience its enchanting history and passion for innovative growth. From an exclusive look at the archives of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition to a world-renowned architectural river cruise, guests have endless experiences to choose from that showcase Chicago’s intriguing history.

Let Hosts Chicago add a touch of Windy City style to your next group or corporate event. With a focus on professionalism and innovation, Hosts Chicago will facilitate the planning and execution of a brilliant, successful conference, meeting, incentive trip, or team-building activity. From securing event venues and arranging transportation, to organizing unique activities like an Architecture River Cruise along the Historic Chicago River, deep dish pizza making classes in a quaint setting, or maybe a visit to the famous Wrigley Field. The Hosts Chicago team is the premier DMC in the city, stacked with savvy event professionals with the know-how to make your event unforgettable.

Hosts Chicago, proudly serves the following locations:
  • Chicago

The DMC in Chicago just as visionary as you

The team at Hosts Chicago leverages decades of experience at top catering companies, managing premier venues, leading event design and production teams, and overseeing transportation logistics to bring clients’ visions to life in the Second City.  In addition to achieving the industry’s most rigorous Destination Management Company (DMC) criteria, these event management experts also offer:

Longevity

Hosts Chicago brings a collective 36 years of creativity and strategic planning experience to you and your group.

Accreditation

Hosts Chicago is a member of the Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI).

Honors

Hosts Chicago is proud to have won 4 awards for creativity, execution and industry leadership since 2017.

Industry Engagement

Hosts Chicago is proud members of five organizations, including Choose Chicago, MPI, ILEA, SITE and ADMEI.

GDPR Compliance

Hosts Chicago protects client and attendee privacy and are 100 percent GDPR compliant.

Emergency Preparedness

Hosts Chicago is both preemptive and proactive, with a detailed emergency plan in place for every event.

What’s new for groups in Chicago

Scroll over these images for details on our latest destination experiences. This is just the beginning. We’re fearlessly full-service and experts at weaving Chicago’s top business meeting and event solutions to achieve your objectives.

Chicago Architectural River Cruise

Float down the Chicago River surrounded by soaring-skyscrapers while learning the intriguing stories of Chicago’s beginning. A Trip Advisor tour, second only to the Vatican in popularity.
Chicago Architectural River Cruise

Float down the Chicago River surrounded by soaring-skyscrapers while learning the intriguing stories of Chicago’s beginning. A Trip Advisor tour, second only to the Vatican in popularity.

Snapshot Chicago

Capture shots of Chicago’s most iconic spots during this guided photography tour. Selfie sticks and Chicago-themed props included!
Snapshot Chicago

Capture shots of Chicago’s most iconic spots during this guided photography tour. Selfie sticks and Chicago-themed props included!

Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Class

Learn all the savory secrets behind Chicago’s iconic deep-dish pizza with this fun hands-on cooking class, taught by pizza makers with decades of deep-dish experience.
Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Class

Learn all the savory secrets behind Chicago’s iconic deep-dish pizza with this fun hands-on cooking class, taught by pizza makers with decades of deep-dish experience.

Fun for all (yes, all)

Fascinate the history lovers. Feed the foodies. Thrill the risk-takers. We defy one-size-fits-all and deliver custom experiences that excite everyone in the group.

Select group type
Adventure
Foodies
Wellness
Unique Tours
Culture
Leisure

Adventure

  • Exotic Car Racing
  • Skyline Helicopter Tour
  • Architectural Kayak Ride on the Chicago River

Foodies

  • Best of Chicago’s Food Tour
  • Deep Dish Pizza Making
  • Celebrity Chef Experiences

Wellness

  • Yoga on a Boat
  • Beach Yoga
  • Paddleboarding on Lake Michigan

Unique Tours

  • Jazz Blues & Beyond
  • Chicago’s Legendary Urban Art Tour
  • Chicago’s Million-Dollar View

Culture

  • Frank Lloyd Wright Tour
  • Behind-the-Scenes Museum Tours
  • Broadway in Chicago

Leisure

  • Sailing on Lake Michigan
  • Michigan Avenue Shopping
  • Explore Chicago Riverwalk

Meeting & event possibilities

Stunning soirees, corporate events, business meetings, city-wide transportation services and everything in between. No matter your aim, we develop custom-crafted event design and production strategies to amplify your results in The Windy City.

Fun facts from you DMC experts

As one of the country's preeminent dining cities, in 2019, Chicago was awarded with 25 Michelin-starred restaurants, 54 Bib Gourmands, and 4 James Beard Awards.

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On a clear day, you’ll see four states from the Willis Tower Skydeck – Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan.

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With more than 41,000 hotel rooms in Chicago's Central Business District, it's no wonder Chicago is a hub of business travel! From luxury to boutique properties, Chicago's hotel scene is hot.

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Global Company Brings a Robust Agenda to Chicago

Four thousand attendees, 20 events, 12 brands, one world-class city. Here’s how one company celebrated and inspired their global leaders.

Our clients say it best

They listened, took the time to understand our delegates and our overall needs. Their attention to detail and follow-up was fantastic. You can tell Hosts Chicago is well-respected as they were able to get answers and make things happen quickly.

Senior Director of Events, Association

Want ideas how to take on the boardroom, ballroom and beyond in Chicago?

Let’s make it happen in the Windy City.

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