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Tag: Chicago
Oct 6, 2024

The Club MDW

The Club MDW, the first passenger lounge at Midway International Airport, is open for business. Last week Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), Midway Partnership and concessions partners were among dignitaries presiding over a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening.

Pick Your Paradise: Experience Bali at 3 Incredible Hotels

Bali is a name synonymous with island bliss. But there is more than just one side to this incredible place. Get a sense for the variety of experiences Bali offers by learning about three hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy® with distinctive opportunities for adventure and relaxation. With the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Card, earn points for free nights at each of these properties.

Sep 15, 2024

Printers Row Lit Fest

The 39th annual Printers Row Lit Fest took over several blocks of downtown Chicago last weekend. More than 100,000 bibliophiles visited the largest outdoor literacy celebration in the Midwest.

Aug 25, 2024

Reconnecting with Patrick Warburton at FAN EXPO

Fifteen years ago I met Patrick Warburton, one of my favorite actors, at a Global Traveler event in Beverly Hills. Last weekend I caught up with Warburton at FAN EXPO Chicago.

United Airlines First to Purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel for ORD

Chicago O’Hare International Airport will soon receive sustainable aviation fuel, all thanks to United Airlines, which became the first airline to purchase SAF for use at the airport, one of the largest in the United States. Neste, a producer of SAF, will provide up to 1 million gallons of its Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The first supply arrived in August.

Aug 15, 2024

The Frozen Confines of Wrigley Field

This morning I attended a press conference at Wrigley Field as the Big Ten Conference and the Chicago Cubs announced plans to host two college hockey doubleheaders at Wrigley Field. In the words of Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ernie Banks, “Let's play two!”