Hospitality & Tourism
News and trends in Milwaukee’s hospitality and tourism industry, including hotels, restaurants, travel, and events.
Marcus Hotels & Resorts names its first chief investment officer
Marcus Hotels & Resorts, the hotel division of Milwaukee-based The Marcus Corp., today announced the appointment of Tiffany Leadbetter...
Milwaukee’s Irish Fest sees 15% attendance boost in 2023 as executive director retires
CelticMKE, the nonprofit organization that produces Milwaukee’s Irish Fest, announced this week that this year’s event saw a 15% increase in attendance.
Developers withdraw plans for Hartland hotel
Plans for a boutique hotel in the village of Hartland have been withdrawn after being denied by village officials...
See photos from GOP primary debate in Milwaukee
Republican Party members, delegates and high-profile political figures descended upon Milwaukee this week for the party's first presidential primary...
Jump Start: Milwaukee-based ITA aims to make international travel more accessible for remote workers
Location: Milwaukee
Founder: Mitchelle Lyle
Founded: 2022
Service: Resources and support for remote workers traveling abroad.
Website: internationaltraveladvisor.com
Employees: 1
Goals: Continue troubleshooting the website...
Hotel financing becoming a challenge in the post-pandemic economy
Two prominent Milwaukee hotels are in financial trouble: The 138-room Hampton Inn & Suites downtown has been returned to...
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Wisconsin State Fair attendance up 4% this year
Total attendance for the 2023 Wisconsin State Fair was 1,043,350, up 4% from attendance of 1,003,450 in 2022.
It’s the...
Bankrupt Iron Horse Hotel to be auctioned next month
The Iron Horse Hotel in Milwaukee could have a new owner by mid-October as Tim Dixon, the hotel's owner...
Harley-Davidson Museum names new executive chef
The Harley-Davidson Museum has named Doug Stringer as the new executive chef for its Motor Bar & Restaurant and...
Downtown Milwaukee Hampton Inn & Suites acquired by its lender
After unexpectedly closing its doors this spring, the Hampton Inn & Suites in downtown Milwaukee has been acquired by...
