Hospitality & Tourism

‘Kindness, love and fun’

For more than 20 years, Tim Dixon has developed more than $120 million in commercial, residential and hospitality properties. His Iron Horse Hotel in Milwaukee has received numerous accolades and is a AAA Four Diamond Award winner. Dixon explains how the hotel overcame a rocky financial start during the Great Recession.

Pfister opens Club Lounge, seeks new general manager

The Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee, which is owned and managed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts, has completed renovations and opened the new Pfister Club Lounge for overnight guests.

BizTimes Bubbler Executive of the Week: Dave Sobelman

Dave Sobelman, owner and founder of Sobelmans Pub & GrillCompany address: 1900 W. St. Paul Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53233Website:...

Pizza Man names Korte general manager

Pizza Man has appointed Heather Korte general manager.

BizTimes Morning Headlines: Wisconsin Indian casinos may be at saturation point

Opponents of gambling expansion are arguing a 5 percent revenue drop at Wisconsin's 20 Indian casinos from 2007 to 2011 is evidence the state has reached its saturation point for casinos. But a tribe trying to open a new casino in Kenosha is blaming the economy.

Upchurch named chair of Wisconsin Tourism Council

Paul Upchurch, the president and chief executive officer of VISIT Milwaukee, has been elected as the new chairman of the Governor’s Council on Tourism. He will serve a one-year term in the post.
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Upchurch named chair of Wisconsin Tourism Council

Paul Upchurch, the president and chief executive officer of VISIT Milwaukee, has been elected as the new chairman of the Governor’s Council on Tourism. He will serve a one-year term in the post.

Downtown Marriott will provide new event option

When the new Milwaukee Marriott Downtown hotel opens its doors to the public in July it will offer businesses almost 10,000 square feet of new space for corporate events and meetings.

Visit Milwaukee offers cash incentives to draw conventions to town

As part of its marketing strategy in promoting Milwaukee as a viable destination for meetings and conventions, Visit Milwaukee has established a cash incentive program to give companies a financial break when bringing their event to the city.

Couchsurfing

At age 25, Megan Husband set a personal goal to visit every continent by the time she turned 30.

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