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Meet in the Middle of Everything
On the edge of Chicago and in the middle of everything — YOU are the center of our universe. Easier. Entertainment rich. And safe. Meet Chicago Northwest is ready to assist with planning your next meeting or conference.

On the edge of O’Hare International Airport, the Chicago Northwest region offers over 60 hotels, 9,500 guest rooms, high-tech meeting venues and elegant banquet facilities — all with FREE parking. The Chicago Northwest suburbs are home to several full-service meeting hotels including Marriott Schaumburg, Embassy Suites Schaumburg, DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago Arlington Heights, Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, Embassy Suites Schaumburg, Sheraton Suites Chicago-Elk Grove and the Westin Chicago Northwest.

The Schaumburg Convention Center is the powerhouse meeting facility in the Midwest. This 100,000 square foot state-of-the-art Convention Center features column-free space, 30-foot ceilings and Wi-Fi through-out. Connected to 500 guest rooms at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel with one of the largest ballrooms in the Midwest at 27,000 square feet.

Eaglewood Resort and Spa is the ideal destination for outstanding golf and spa getaways with 37,000 square feet of IACC-certified conference space. Including a 75-person amphitheater with tiered seating and several outdoor terraces. This is the closest golf resort to O’Hare International Airport.

Enjoy an unparalleled selection of restaurants and the best shopping in the Midwest ranging from the world-class Woodfield Mall to the boutiques of Downtown Arlington Heights.

Chicago Northwest is your home for golf. Whether it is just a quick 9 after the meeting or a large corporate group outing; choose from eight award winning courses including the Schaumburg Golf Club – recently rated one of the top fifty courses in the country by GolfPass. Meeting in the colder months? Check out one of several virtual golf experiences, such as XGolf and Winners Golf. Find everything you need to fill up your bag at the PGA TOUR Superstore. Or enjoy some team-building at Topgolf or 390 Golf Experience, where even the non-golfer will enjoy swinging the club and eating some bar food in an energetic and lively sports entertainment complex. Both Topgolf and 390 Golf Experience feature climate-controlled bays keeping them open all year round.

Other renowned attractions based in Chicago Northwest include ENTERRIUM, Lynfred Winery, multiple local craft breweries, Chicago IMPROV, Laugh out Loud Improv, Medieval Times and First Ascent Climbing.

Our sales staff can put you in touch with the essential resources and services that guarantee your convention or meeting will be a sensation! Find us on Cvent at Chicago Northwest-Schaumburg, Itasca and the Northwest Suburbs. Ask us about our cash back incentive for new business!
  

  
Explore St. Louis
Calling all Hometown Heroes...
St. Louis is experiencing a renaissance unlike any other in the U.S., an urban inversion of developers, tech wizards, artists and innovator hubs, and all that comes with it: 

• 10 new downtown hotels with 1,547 additional rooms and suites 

• a $380 million renovation of the Arch grounds and museum 

• the opening of phase two of Ballpark Village, the mixed-use dining and hotspot entertainment district adjacent to Busch Stadium 

• award-winning restaurants that feature nine James Beard nominees – and three James Beard winners 

• more than 300 live music performances weekly 

• 64 micro and craft breweries 

• a brand new 700,000 gallon aquarium 

• the Citygarden park 

• the National Blues Museum

• exciting projects like The Armory STL and City Foundry 

• and more 

Our central location, affordability, airport access and convention & hotel package make your city a great location for meeting attendees. The choices are endless, affordable and just...fun.
  

Reno Tahoe is a dynamic, four-season destination with luxurious hotel rooms, award-winning brewpubs, and nationally-recognized eateries. With more than 1 million sq. ft. of meeting space and Lake Tahoe just a 40-minute drive away, the region’s great value and amenities create a relaxing yet productive environment. Reno Tahoe is the right fit for a wide variety of business, meetings, events, and leisure travelers.

https://www.visitrenotahoe.com/meeting-planners/ 

For its tenth location, 21c Museum Hotels reimagines a historic St. Louis fixture: the 10-story, Renaissance Revival-style YMCA building. Located in the heart of downtown St. Louis, and a short walk from the City Museum and CITYPARK stadium, 21c Museum Hotel St. Louis includes a 173-room boutique hotel, contemporary art museum, Idol Wolf restaurant, Good Press café, and a full-service wellness center. With more than 14,000 square feet of exhibition and meeting & event space seamlessly integrated into all areas of the property, there are opportunities to discover contemporary art around every corner.

For 20+ years, MEET® Missouri magazine has served as the single-largest source for corporate, association, medical, education, government, independent, and religious meeting planners in Missouri and surrounding states.  Our digital and print resources help planners stay informed about relevant industry suppliers, news, tech innovations, and resources that impact and influence how and where they plan their upcoming company function(s).

   
Make Your Meeting Boricua
Boricua [boh-ree-kwah] is more than a word to identify a person from Puerto Rico. It’s a way of life that means finding inspiration wherever you look and sharing it with whomever you meet.

Which is why it makes so much sense to meet in Puerto Rico, where our one-of-a-kind culture will make for a one-of-a-kind meeting or incentive trip. If you want attendees to feel welcomed, impassioned, and excited, let our people inspire yours. Just minutes from our world-class beaches and natural adventures, our modern convention center features 600,000 square feet of meeting space, many green initiatives, and creative ways to incorporate our culture. Distrito T-Mobile, located steps from the convention center, offers entertainment options with uniquely Puerto Rican art, concerts, and cuisine. If you're looking for a way to reward your company's top performers, Puerto Rico's combination of modern resorts and transformative experiences make us an ideal destination for group incentive travel.

And while our Island may feel like an international destination, there is no need for a passport for U.S. travelers.
 

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The Tourist Office of Spain in Chicago is the USA Midwest representative of the Instituto de Turismo de España (TURESPAÑA), which is the Central Government agency in charge of promoting Spain overseas as a tourism destination. The Tourist Office of Spain in Chicago serves the following states: IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, OK, SD, and WI.
 
The Tourist Office of Spain (TOS) in Chicago works closely with Meeting and Incentive Planners as well as with Travel Agencies and Tour Operators. TOS provides not only key contacts in Spain but also information that Meeting and Incentive Planners may need in order to design and organize meetings and events in Spain. TOS organizes trips for Meeting and Incentive Planners to familiarize them with all the wonderful things that Spain has to offer for future clients planning a group, a meeting, or an incentive trip. TOS also sponsors travel and tourism industry events; plays an active role in the travel industry organizations; organizes educational sessions and presentations for Meeting and Incentive Planners where we share the latest MICE news in Spain.
 
If you need further information on Spain as an amazing incentive destination, do not hesitate to contact us at:
Wasylynka (Wasy) Kushchynskyj
wasylynka.kushchynskyj@tourspain.es
chicago@tourspain.es
(312) 642-1992 ext. 14
 

HOLIDAY PARTIES, BIRTHDAY PARTIES, “I JUST WANNA PARTY” PARTIES
Between birthday parties, team bonding, happy hour with the fam, and reunions with old friends, there's always a reason to celebrate! And Puttshack St. Louis, located at the City Foundry, is the best private event space to celebrate at!

That's because, no matter the occasion, Puttshack St. Louis has more to say yes to. More competition on the course, more live entertainment, more handcrafted cocktails, and more delicious flavors.
   

Elevating Special Moments
Ready to take your event décor to new heights? Balloon Theory St. Louis provides professional balloon designs and installations for residential and commercial spaces. We will provide unmatched customer service and personalize your event space with our beautiful balloon creations.