Hospitality & Tourism
News and trends in Milwaukee’s hospitality and tourism industry, including hotels, restaurants, travel, and events.
New Orleans company takes over management of Milwaukee airport hotels
Expotel Hospitality Services Inc. has assumed management of two leading Milwaukee airport hotels, the Crowne Plaza and Ramada Plaza.
Conference will bring meeting planners to Milwaukee
More than 500 meeting planners from associations all over the country will visit Milwaukee this week for the Connect Marketplace conference to be held Thursday through Saturday.
Carsch takes helm at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corp., has announced that Michael Carsch has been appointed managing director of the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva.
GREEN BAY – Developer ready to pitch downtown hotel idea. But will city listen?
A test of political wills could be underway at Green Bay City Hall to determine the future of the downtown Clarion Hotel.
Bubbler Quote of the Week
"I think there is a general lack of understanding as to what travel management companies have evolved into. We're...
Thousands of ‘Moose’ members descend upon Milwaukee
Nearly 8,000 “Moose” will roam the streets of Milwaukee this week as part of the Moose fraternal organization's annual Moose convention.
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Thousands of ‘Moose’ members descend upon Milwaukee
Nearly 8,000 “Moose” will roam the streets of Milwaukee beginning today as part of the Moose fraternal organization's annual Moose convention.
Fairfield Inn to open downtown
The 103-room Fairfield Inn & Suites hotel will open on Tuesday, May 21. The hotel is located in the 89-year-old Straus Building at 710 N. Old World Third St., formerly a Best Western hotel that is being converted to Fairfield Inn & Suites, which is a Marriott brand.
State’s tourism industry grew 5% in 2012
The Wisconsin tourism industry grew 5 percent in 2012, according to new report released today by Gov. Scott Walker and Tourism Secretary Stephanie Klett.
Delta Air Lines gives up naming rights to convention center
The Wisconsin Center District is in search of a new sponsor company after Delta Air Lines announced that it will not renew its naming rights contract to the Delta Center, the downtown Milwaukee convention center located at 400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
