WGN Radio 720: Hotel occupancy, heat wave economy, and Amazon Prime Day discussed on Wintrust Business Lunch 6/27/24

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Michael Jacobson, President and CEO of the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association, is scheduled to discuss the current state of the Chicago area hotel industry. With major events like NASCAR, Lollapalooza, and the Democratic Convention, along with various conventions, being held in the city, it is anticipated that hotel occupancy rates will be near capacity for the summer season.

Bree Fowler, Senior Writer at CNET, will join the discussion to talk about Amazon joining the exclusive $2 trillion club and what to expect from Amazon Prime Day. The Supreme Court ruling regarding the Biden administration’s ability to work with social media companies to combat disinformation will also be a topic of conversation.

Dr. Nathaniel Keohane, President of the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, will provide insights into the hidden costs of extreme heat and how climate change is impacting the economy. The discussion will shed light on the challenges posed by climate change and the importance of addressing these issues for the well-being of the planet and its inhabitants.