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Taylor Swift Concerts, Other Events Led To Chicago's Highest Hotel Occupancy Ever
Choose Chicago said a combination of Swift fans and James Beard Awards attendees led to an "all-time high" for hotel bookings.
![More than 44,000 hotel rooms were booked on Friday and Saturday.](https://patch.com/img/cdn20/shutterstock/23507087/20230609/020858/styles/patch_image/public/shutterstock-271385840___09140807303.jpg)
By CBS Chicago Staff:
CHICAGO (CBS) — When Taylor Swift performed last weekend in Chicago, she not only had a huge impact on her fans but also, the city.
Chicago had the highest hotel occupancy ever, according to the city's marketing agency. More than 44,000 hotel rooms were booked each night on Friday and Saturday, an all-time high.