Delta Air Lines is launching two new non-stop routes from Los Angeles International Airport, with a daily service to Hong Kong beginning 6 June 2026, and three daily flights to Chicago O’Hare commencing 7 June 2026.

The National Chair of the US Travel Association, Bill Hornbuckle, says the United States must take immediate action in curbing falling inbound international visitor numbers. Speaking in Chicago this week at the IPW 2025 conference, Hornbuckle said the opportunity available to the USA is immense.

Presidents from Brand USA, the US Travel Association and Choose Chicago, joined the Mayor of Chicago and a Board executive of the Chicago Cubs to welcome some 500 media delegates from around the globe to this year’s IPW at an event at Wrigley Field in the city’s north on Sunday morning.

Australia travellers heading to the United States in 2024 continued to push above their weight in terms of spend and stay, with numbers up 7.4% year-on-year to 1.025 million, according to Visit USA Organisation.

United has opened a newly renovated and expanded United Polaris lounge at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, offering travellers more space, a modern design and elevated amenities.

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has opened its first property in the US Midwest with the launch of The St. Regis Chicago in the heart of downtown.

Fiji Airways is evaluating the feasibility of expanding its reach deeper into the United States, with Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago and Houston under consideration.

A leisurely tour on Chicago River is a unique experience for all ages, from about-tens to the near-centenarians. Great for multi-generationals and also for girls-day-out, before hitting the Windy City’s Mag Mile, along Michigan Avenue, for a spot of sophisticated retail.

Marriott International’s St. Regis Hotels & Resorts brand will expand its footprint in the United States in 2021 to 10 properties having signed a deal to bring the ultra-luxury brand to Chicago. The St. Regis Chicago will take the form of the Vista Tower project that’s under development by The Alinea Group in the ‘Windy City’.

Four Seasons Hotel Chicago is preparing to unveil its multi-million dollar upgrade this autumn that showcases Chicago’s rich history and unique vibrancy through all-new designs and guest experiences.

Qantas Group has revealed sweeping changes to its international flight operations in the wake of the spread of coronavirus into Europe and North America over the past two weeks. The capacity adjustments follows service reductions already implemented primarily on routes to Asia.

Chicago’s tourism authority, Choose Chicago, was in Australia this week to promote the 2020 Year of Chicago Music – a year-long event that will celebrate the US city’s deep-rooted music history.