Hospitality & Tourism
News and trends in Milwaukee’s hospitality and tourism industry, including hotels, restaurants, travel, and events.
Hotel on Milwaukee’s far northwest side sold for nearly $9 million
A hotel on the edge of Milwaukee's city limits was sold for $8.8 million to an Georgia investment firm,...
Report: 2024 RNC had $321.5 million economic impact
The 2024 Republican National Convention brought $321.5M to Milwaukee, far surpassing projections and boosting jobs, tourism, and media reach.
Medieval-themed resort project in Wisconsin Dells gets construction financing
Virginia-based real estate development firm Uphoff Ventures will build a 208-room resort on a 48-acres site in Wisconsin Dells.
Discovery World unveils new exhibit projects
Discovery World, the science and technology museum located on Milwaukee's downtown lakefront, is working to reimagine its visitor experience with updates to its exhibits.
Downtown Milwaukee hotel market unlikely to support larger hotel at Deer District site, industry analyst says
Milwaukee officials push for a bigger Deer District hotel, but industry analyst says Moxy's 156-room plan fits market realities.
BizTimes editor talks on Channel 12 about plans for new Costco stores in the area and the controversy over a hotel planned in Deer...
BizTimes editor Andrew Weiland joins the 4 p.m. newscast on WISN-TV Channel 12 each Wednesday to discuss the latest business news headlines in...
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City panel delays vote on Deer District hotel plans as some officials say proposal is too small
Milwaukee delays Moxy hotel plan in Deer District, citing missed potential for larger development on prime downtown site.
Marcus Corp. saw revenue increase in Q1, while bottom line took a hit
Milwaukee-based Marcus Corp. reported total revenue growth of 7.4% in the first quarter of fiscal 2025, but several factors...
Local restaurant group takes over catering, events at Milwaukee Athletic Club
The Milwaukee Athletic Club has contracted Benson’s Restaurant Group, the operator of several popular downtown restaurants, to head up...
Details announced for Noble Catering’s new Bay View event venue
Noble Catering & Events is eyeing a spring 2026 opening for its new 400-person event venue, dubbed Brixton’s Turn,...
