Hospitality & Tourism
News and trends in Milwaukee’s hospitality and tourism industry, including hotels, restaurants, travel, and events.
Funjet adds destination wedding service
Milwaukee-based Funjet Vacations today launched Weddings by Funjet, a destination wedding planning service.
Visit Milwaukee rolls out new campaign
As Milwaukee prepares for its lineup of lakefront festivals and neighborhood events this summer, Visit Milwaukee has unveiled a new campaign promoting the buzz of activity.
Marcus to manage Heidel House
Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of Milwaukee-based Marcus Corp., has agreed to assume hotel management responsibilities at the Heidel House Resort & Spa in Green Lake.
Marcus hires Riley to expand portfolio
Milwaukee-based Marcus Corp. today announced that Thomas Riley has been named senior vice president-development of Marcus Hotels & Resorts and MCS Capital LLC.
State tourism sales up 4 percent in 2013
Tourism made a $17.5 billion impact on business sales Wisconsin in 2013, up 4 percent over $16.8 billion in 2012, according to a report released by the state today.
Comfort Suites hotel in Milwaukee sold
Boca Raton, Fla.-based Waramaug LS Hotels LLC, a private investment group, announced that it has acquired the 120-room Comfort Suites Park Place hotel located at 10831 W. Park Place on the far northwest side of Milwaukee.
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City parking space deal proposed for Aloft hotel
The Aloft hotel in downtown Milwaukee would rent up to 100 parking spaces from the city in the Highland Parking Structure, under a proposal filed by city officials this week. The deal is subject to approval by the Common Council.
BizTimes Around Town: Miracle on Canal Street 2013
Potawatomi Bingo Casino rounded out 2013 with a celebration of its signature charity program, Miracle on Canal Street. In...
Milwaukee named top travel destination
Milwaukee has been named the No. 1 family travel destination for 2014 by ABC Travel Guides for Kids.
Potawatomi hires director for new hotel
The Potawatomi Bingo Casino has hired Hassan Abdel-Moneim to be the director of the 18-story, 381-room hotel that is being built in Milwaukee.
