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SIXT wins two travel awards as U.S. growth accelerates
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SIXT USA picked up honors from the Frequent Traveler Awards and Condé Nast Traveler as the car rental company expands its U.S. footprint and loyalty program.
Travel And Tour World ranks top Halloween destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026
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Travel And Tour World has released its Top 30 Halloween Travel Destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026, putting Salem, Orlando and Sleepy Hollow at the top. The ranking shows how witch-trial history, haunted attractions, Día de Muertos…
COAX Software tops 2026 travel app development ranking
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COAX Software published a ranking of 10 travel app development companies for 2026, putting its own firm at No. 1 ahead of Unicrew and Quytech.
Forgottonia leans into haunted fall tourism in Macomb
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Macomb and the surrounding Unforgettable Forgottonia region are promoting haunted tours, paranormal lore and fall festivals throughout October 2026. The push is designed to draw visitors for Halloween thrills and family-friendly autumn activities,…
Technomic says lodging operators are boosting foodservice to fight cost pressures
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Technomic’s 2026 Lodging Multi Client Study says lodging operators are leaning harder into food and beverage programs as labor, costs and competition from delivery and vacation rentals squeeze margins.
GBTA study finds business travel adds $283B to top cities
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Business travel generated an estimated $283 billion in economic activity across 25 leading global business destinations in 2024, according to a new GBTA study.
Wake N Bakery Chicago Downtown wins People's Choice honor
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Wake N Bakery Chicago Downtown has been named a People’s Choice — Chicago honoree by the Consumer Ratings Institute after earning a 4.8-star average across 1,003 public reviews.
Cahill opens Highland Park office and warehouse to speed North Shore service
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Cahill Heating, Cooling, Electric, Plumbing & Sewer has opened a new Highland Park office and warehouse to give technicians faster access to parts and equipment across Chicago’s North Shore.
SKYLARK to appear on Inside Business Today as it expands luxury travel platform
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SKYLARK will be featured on Inside Business Today on Bloomberg Television on Sept. 18, 2026, spotlighting how the Chicago-based company is pairing technology with human travel advisors to sell luxury hotels.
Cullman Christkindlmarkt lands on Travel + Leisure’s top Christmas markets list
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Travel + Leisure named Cullman Christkindlmarkt one of the 10 coolest Christmas markets in the U.S. for 2026, making it the only Southern market on the list.
Airtripmaker adds Chicago-to-India routes with discounted fares
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Airtripmaker expanded its Chicago O’Hare (ORD) flight options to India on Sept. 12, 2026, adding broader route coverage and limited-time promotional fares for travelers heading to major Indian cities.
ChauXure rebrands as it expands Chicago private transportation business
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ChauXure, formerly DeElegance, has launched a new brand in Chicago as the private car and limousine company looks to grow after more than two decades in service.
Triumph Jets, Tehya Travel unify private aviation and luxury trip planning
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Triumph Jets and Tehya Travel have launched an integrated planning model that gives clients one advisory relationship for private jets, hotels, villas, yacht charters, ground transport and experiences.
Tehya Travel launches Signature Journeys for bespoke luxury trips
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Tehya Travel has introduced Signature Journeys, a set of flexible luxury travel frameworks built for complex trips across Japan, Southern Africa, Europe, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean.
Tehya Travel adds family and multigenerational trip planning
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Tehya Travel, the Chicago luxury advisory launched in 2026, has formalized a dedicated planning practice for affluent families and multigenerational groups.
GoJet Airlines wins North America’s leading regional airline award
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GoJet Airlines was named North America’s Leading Regional Airline 2026 at the World Travel Awards, a recognition that underscores the St. Louis-based carrier’s role in regional connectivity and its partnership with United Airlines.
Ice T and DJ Afrika Islam tap Cadogan Tate for DAY ONE DNA tour
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Ice T and DJ Afrika Islam have partnered with Cadogan Tate to move DAY ONE DNA: From the Private Collection of Ice T & DJ Afrika Islam into a national tour after its Harvard debut.
Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs Gain Ground as a Family Travel Hub
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Chicago’s Northwest suburbs are drawing more family travelers by pairing major kid-focused attractions with easier highway access and lower trip costs.
Yellow House Studios Starts Pilsen Microdrama Inspired by 1964 Chicago Tribune Feature
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Yellow House Studios is filming Back to 18th Street in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood this weekend, turning a 1964 Chicago Tribune family profile into a time-travel microdrama about Mexican American history, property, and belonging.
Stretch Limousine warns Midwest travelers to plan for Chicago weather disruptions
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Stretch Limousine issued a severe-weather travel advisory for Midwest passengers connecting through Chicago, saying ground transportation can be a backup when storms disrupt regional flights to and from O’Hare International Airport.
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