Hospitality & Tourism
News and trends in Milwaukee’s hospitality and tourism industry, including hotels, restaurants, travel, and events.
Crazy busy summer planned for Milwaukee in 2024
Downtown Milwaukee is in for an especially jam-packed July next year, with several major events expected to bring visitors...
Getting There: William T. Rees
General Manager
Blue Harbor Resort & Conference Center, Sheboygan
Age: 65
Hometown: Lived all over the U.S.
Education: Bachelor’s in journalism
Previous position: General...
Behind the Scenes: GOP presidential primary debate
The first Republican presidential primary debate held last month at Fiserv Forum in downtown Milwaukee was a prelude to...
See photos: Potawatomi unveils newly renovated gaming areas, dining amenities
Potawatomi Casino Hotel marked a major milestone in its ongoing $190 million effort to upgrade and modernize its casino...
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.
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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Plans for a boutique hotel in the village of Hartland have been withdrawn after being denied by village officials...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...
