Annual IHLA Hospitality Gala, Celebrating 30 Years
That was then. This is now.
Friday, April 6, 2018 | 6:00pm
Swissotel Chicago
323 E. Upper Wacker Dr. | Chicago, IL 60601

The Hospitality Gala is IHLA's premier social event! Celebrate the achievements of our industry with an evening featuring exciting entertainment over spectacular food and libations. The affair begins with a lively reception and networking followed by dinner, dessert promenade by Chicago's finest confectioneries, dancing and live music, Grand Travel Raffle, and more! This year's event will be a totally rad throwback kicking off in 1989 and traveling through the decades into the future! 

Cocktail Attire, Period-themed Accessories Encouraged | No Refunds or Cancellations after 3/8/18

Event proceeds support advocacy, education, & programming by IHLA. Attending this event supports the hotel industry in Illinois, an industry that gives so much back to the community and economy. Take a look at this snapshot of how much Illinois hotels contribute:

• Hotels support $7.1 billion of federal, state and local taxes. This is equivalent to $1,489 per household annually.
• The hotel industry supports $14.6 billion of labor income, including $2.5 billion at hotel operations.
• 144,090 hotel jobs
• 1,460 properties in the hotel industry
• $19.7 billion in guest spending at hotels, local businesses, and on transportation
• Hospitality is the second largest industry in Illinois

Take a peek at last year’s event: Hospitality Gala 2017 Photo Album

For questions & sponsorship opportunities, please contact:

Jennifer Chase | [email protected] | 312-346-3135 x222

If you prefer to download the ticket & ad registration form instead of registering online, click HERE