1. In April, Swissotel Chicago unveiled its new 50,000-square-foot event center, which houses the 14,000-square-foot Zurich Ballroom, suitable for events for 1,365. Smaller ballrooms include the 5,680-square-foot Vevey, the 2,830-square-foot Montreux, and the 2,890-square-foot St. Gallen.
2. In June, the InterContinental Chicago O’Hare completed its new Artist’s Wing. With two ballrooms, the addition has nearly doubled the hotel’s total meeting space from 28,000 square feet to 53,000 square feet. Features of the new wing include hanging sculptures and other artwork, a green rooftop covered in soil and wheatgrass, and wind-powered electricity.

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