Hospitality & Tourism
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.
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.
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Elkhorn Hampton Inn hotel sold for $5.4 million
The three-story, 64-room Hampton Inn Elkhart Lake Geneva Area hotel has been sold for $5.4 million.
Summerfest adds Potawatomi Hotel & Casino as sponsor
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino has agreed to a multi-year sponsorship deal with Summerfest operator Milwaukee World Festivals Inc.
Despite bankruptcy, Iron Horse Hotel aiming for continued local ownership, attorney says
Citing the impact of COVID-19, The Iron Horse Hotel in Milwaukee's Walker's Point is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection...
Wisconsin tourism impact rose 21% in 2021
Wisconsin's tourism industry in 2021 generated $20.9 billion in total economic impact, up 21% over 2020, according to data released Wednesday by the Wisconsin Department of Tourism.
