CHICAGO
Hello! Chicago Destination Management
Nestled along Lake Michigan, the Second City is first when it comes to meetings, offering planners and attendees large hotels, an advantageous location between both coasts, and a unique “big city meets local charm” vibe that’s unique among major cities.
Chicago’s McCormick Place is the largest convention center in the US, and ample space hotels ensures that there’s room to accommodate groups of all sizes. The city’s friendly locals and International vibe ensures that attendees will be met with genuine Midwest hospitality and upscale service they expect while allowing the local charm to shine through.
The culinary scene in Chicago is as storied as the city itself, originally founded as an agricultural shipping port, it’s even named after the Native American word for onion! Beyond beloved institutions like deep dish pizza, Garrett’s famous cheese and caramel popcorn, and the Chicago hot dog, you’ll find an ever-expanding restaurant scene home to restaurants from some of the world’s greatest Chefs. Unique immigrant neighborhoods, historic districts and a literal mile of upscale shopping and entertainment makes the Windy City a breeze to find the perfect venue for your group’s off-property or tour.
- Chicago
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Chicago Midway International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Hello! Chicago
Janice Dowling exudes creativity and possesses an exceptional knack for creating unforgettable event experiences. As a destination management professional with over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, she's developed skills in special events program development, execution, and design. Hands-on experience in every division within Hello! gives Janice the unique ability to find solutions to any design or production challenge. From 2004–2010 she was responsible for managing the top producing in-house hotel account for Hello! Florida, which included the JW Marriott and The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes. There she led a team who managed 125 events per year for high-profile corporations. As a Hello! Florida Account Executive, Janice achieved top honors within the Hello! Destination Management organization, including Top Producer and The Employee Who Most Represents the Company's Values. Due to her stellar performance, she was promoted to Director of Creative Services for Hello! Florida in 2010. After eight years of leading a team of award-winning event designers who produce special events from VIP experiences to full-scale productions, Janice moved to Dallas to assume the role of General Manager for Hello! Texas. Skilled at breaking down client requests into manageable components, she trains and mentors team members to empower their success. Finding harmony within details to create a "big picture" experience that exceeds clients' expectations is what sets Janice apart, and her skill in transmitting this talent makes her truly unique. Away from work, she enjoys reading, watching movies, kayaking, and dancing. She also likes to travel, since she's passionate about "discovering new places and seeing how other people live." Janice's favorite quote is, "Chance favors the prepared mind."
