Hospitality & Tourism
Golf throws a lifeline to Wisconsin’s tourism economy
The game of golf generated an economic impact of $2.4 billion for the state of Wisconsin in 2008, according to a new study.
Wisconsin Department of Tourism awards tourist information center grants
The Wisconsin Department of Tourism has awarded 15 organizations around the state with its Tourist Information Center Grant....
Local organizations reopen state visitor centers
The state of Wisconsin visitor centers that were closed last year due to budget cuts have re-opened.
Last spring, the state Department of Tourism closed operations at seven of the eight welcome centers across the state. Eight full-time, five part-time permanent and 30 part-time seasonal state jobs were eliminated.
New Visit Milwaukee CEO wants to improve Milwaukee’s image
Five months into his new job as president and chief executive officer of Visit Milwaukee, Paul Upchurch has set a goal to change the pubic perception of Milwaukee to better reflect the city's tourism attractions.
Iron Horse will be ‘partially open’ during Harley anniversary
Work continues on the Iron Horse Hotel, a new 102-room boutique hotel under construction at 500 W. Florida St.,...
Party Harley
At the end of August, Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Co. will kick off its 105th anniversary celebration in Milwaukee,...
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Looking for someplace warm
Kohler Co. has hired a world-class hotel and resort executive to expand its global destination resort business. Scott Anderson,...
It’s getting easier to be green
It was a Wisconsinite who gave birth to Earth Day, and it's important that we continue his legacy through...
Local business executives leery of AirTran
If AirTran Holdings Inc. is successful in its hostile takeover bid to acquire Midwest AirGroup Inc., it will have...
No taxation without representation
It seems like hunting season is now a year-round sport in Wisconsin. Instead of going for the four-legged variety,...
