Hospitality & Tourism
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.
Journeyman Hotel in Milwaukee names new GM, director of food and beverage
The Journeyman, a Kimpton hotel in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward, recently named a new general manager and a new director of food and beverage.
Key takeaways, sights from VISIT Milwaukee’s annual meeting
VISIT Milwaukee hosted its annual meeting Wednesday, bringing hundreds of local business execs and community leaders to the Marcus Performing Arts Center in downtown Milwaukee to celebrate the continued post-COVD recovery of tourism and travel in the region.
Wisconsin Center expansion construction progresses with start of concrete decking
After months of site prep work and the erection of two looming tower cranes, the $420 million expansion of the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee has progressed to construction of the building itself.
Finalists announced for Sporkies food competition at State Fair
The Wisconsin State Fair today announced the finalists for The Sporkies, a competition between State Fair food vendors to see which one can come up with the most creative food creation.
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Summerfest returns to the summer
The opening weekend of the "world's largest music festival" is well under way, bringing large crowds, live entertainment and a lineup of local food and beverages to the Henry Meier Festival Park on Milwaukee's lakefront.
Here’s a look inside the budget for the Iron Horse Hotel
Bankruptcy proceedings offer businesses a chance at a fresh start and the ability to reorganize debts, but they also often offer the public a unique chance to see inside the business as financials and other operating details find their way into public documents.
Milwaukee Boot Co. sees sales double with new storefront at Iron Horse Hotel
Milwaukee Boot Co. is aiming to boost business and broaden its customer base with a new retail storefront at The Iron Horse Hotel in Walker's Point.
City giving scooters another shot
Less than a year after city officials banned dockless scooters downtown and in nearby areas, the Milwaukee Common Council has approved the city’s third scooter pilot study aimed at seeing if Milwaukee residents and visitors can make proper use of the scooters.