Hospitality & Tourism
Homewood Suites hotel, Creekside Conference Center opens in Oak Creek
A new hotel and conference center has opened in Oak Creek near the Ikea store.
It’s official: Milwaukee will host the 2024 Republican National Convention
Milwaukee will get another chance to host a national political convention when the Republican National Convention comes to town in 2024.
Dubbel Dutch hotel sold to F Street Group
F Street Group has purchased the Dubbel Dutch hotel on Milwaukee's East Side.
Marcus Corp. posts second quarter profit in big improvement from last year
Milwaukee-based movie theater and hotel company The Marcus Corp. continues its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, today posting second quarter results that are drastically improved from a year ago.
Milwaukee Athletic Club valet and greeter James Jackson mattered, because he made others feel like they mattered
James L. Jackson Jr. made people feel like family. While serving as the parking valet and greeter at the Milwaukee Athletic Club for more than 45 years, James was an ambassador of good will and wit who made every patron and visitor feel like they mattered.
Milwaukee Public Museum secures re-accreditation
With plans moving forward for a new Milwaukee Public Museum facility, MPM announced today that it has secured reaccreditation by the American Alliance of Museums, national recognition that MPM is operating at high standards.
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Despite latest court ruling, Kohler’s proposed Sheboygan golf course remains in limbo
A recent ruling by the Wisconsin Supreme Court was a small victory for Kohler Co. in its years-long push to develop a championship-level course along Lake Michigan on the south end of Sheboygan. However, the project still has several hurdles to clear before construction can begin.
Pabst Theater Group buys historic East Side mansion to use as venue for weddings and private events
The Pabst Theater Group announced that it has acquired a 148-year-old mansion on the East Side of Milwaukee.
Summerfest attendance this year was far below pre-pandemic levels
Total attendance for Summerfest 2022 was 445,611, according to its producer, Milwaukee World Festival Inc. That’s an 8.8% increase compared to attendance of 409,386 in 2021, but far below pre-pandemic levels for the festival.
Kenosha Best Western hotel sold for $6 million
The Best Western Executive Inn hotel at 7220 122nd Ave. in Kenosha has been sold to an Illinois businessman for $6 million, according to state records.
