Genius in action: Chicago's plan to increase tourism

[jc456]

It hasn't had that name in years. It is the Willis Tower.

It’s the sears tower
White sox park is still comiskey park

 

[Concerned American]

Just "almost"? It's like they're banking on their new tourism draw....

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I hear they produce soylent green there.

 

[Concerned American]

It’s the sears towe
White sox park is still comiskey park

It's a money grab to take people to the top. Go to the Hancock bldg and ride for free. Have a drink at the topside bar with the money you save and enjoy the same view.
I've been to the new Comiskey park and watched the Sox. It's a nice park.

 

[jc456]

It's a money grab to take people to the top. Go to the Hancock bldg and ride for free. Have a drink at the topside bar with the money you save and enjoy the same view.
I've been to the new Comiskey park and watched the Sox. It's a nice park.

My town, my team

 

[Concerned American]

My town, my team

I like watching baseball live. I usually watch local farm teams but I take in a MLB game from time to time and I like a few different teams for no rhyme or reason--A's, Giants and Sox.

 

[jc456]

I like watching baseball live. I usually watch local farm teams but I take in a MLB game from time to time and I like a few different teams for no rhyme or reason--A's, Giants and Sox.

Been to all three parks

 

[Augustine_]

How do we wind up with these people running things?
The mayor's plan for Chicago, to increase tourism, is to raise the hotel tax by 19% on guests.

That makes me want to go to Chicago to experience the warmth of collectivism!
The Sears Tower is pretty cool, but I think I'll pass.

Nobody's increasing tourism anywhere in the U.S. for then next 3 years

 

[Concerned American]

Nobody's increasing tourism anywhere in the U.S. for then next 3 years

Tourism from international travelers has increased over the past two years.

International Arrivals​

The number of international visitors to the U.S. has fluctuated, with notable peaks and declines:

Year	International Arrivals (millions)
2016	75.6
2017	76.9
2018	79.3
2019	79.3
2020	19.5 (COVID-19 impact)
2021	24.3
2022	56.2
2023	70.0 (estimated)
2024	77.7 (projected)
2025	77.7 (projected)

 

[Augustine_]

Tourism from international travelers has increased over the past two years.

International Arrivals​

The number of international visitors to the U.S. has fluctuated, with notable peaks and declines:

Year	International Arrivals (millions)
2016	75.6
2017	76.9
2018	79.3
2019	79.3
2020	19.5 (COVID-19 impact)
2021	24.3
2022	56.2
2023	70.0 (estimated)
2024	77.7 (projected)
2025	77.7 (projected)

"Projected"

Another big brain MAGA moment

Meanwhile in reality:

US Tourism’s ‘Trump Slump’ Rolls Into 2026—Nearly 5% Fewer Global Visitors In January​

https://www.forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2026/02/20/us-tourism-trump-slump-2026/

Fewer foreigners visited US in 2025 as global tourism spending rose​

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/fewer-foreigners-visited-us-2025-global-tourism-spending-rose-2026-01-14/

11 Million Visitors Short: Inside America’s Continuing Tourism Slump​

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/20/travel/us-tourism-declines-eu-canada.html

 

[jc456]

Nobody's increasing tourism anywhere in the U.S. for then next 3 years

Those blue states just ain’t attractive to go to anymore

 

[Augustine_]

Those blue states just ain’t attractive to go to anymore

Every state is less attractive under the pedophilic Trump admin

 

[jc456]

Every state is less attractive under the pedophilic Trump admin

Nope, it’s funny to see your tds

 

[The Duke]

Just "almost"? It's like they're banking on their new tourism draw....

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Why does that look like a death ray will come out of it?

 

[Augustine_]

Nope, it’s funny to see your tds

I'm sure the diminished tourism industry shares your amusement

 

[jc456]

I'm sure the diminished tourism industry shares your amusement

No links

 

[LeftofLeft]

Yes but in Vegas you gamble with money... in Chicago you gamble with your life....

Whatever you do, don’t be in the wrong place and startle an illegal.

 

[jc456]

Whatever you do, don’t be in the wrong place and startle an illegal.

There are a lot em here

 

[ThisIsMe]

How do we wind up with these people running things?
The mayor's plan for Chicago, to increase tourism, is to raise the hotel tax by 19% on guests.

That makes me want to go to Chicago to experience the warmth of collectivism!
The Sears Tower is pretty cool, but I think I'll pass.

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

It’s the sears tower
White sox park is still comiskey park

Yeah, and it's still the Gulf of Mexico, right?

 

[Concerned American]

Yeah, and it's still the Gulf of Mexico, right?

Its Cape Canaveral right? LOL.