Hospitality & Tourism
News and trends in Milwaukee’s hospitality and tourism industry, including hotels, restaurants, travel, and events.
Tall Guy and a Grill Catering emerges stronger from pandemic, raises tide for local entrepreneurs
In the early-morning hours of July 4, 2021, Dan Nowak awoke to the sound of knocking. There was a...
5 Minutes With: Rolando Rodriguez
Rolando Rodriguez has been president and chief executive officer of Marcus Theatres since 2013 and was named chairman in...
Commentary: Big plans
“Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men`s blood and probably themselves will not be realized.”...
Lake Country restaurant Red Circle Inn purchased by Hendricks subsidiary
The historic Red Circle Inn restaurant and event venue in Nashotah, which is considered Wisconsin's oldest restaurant, has been acquired by a subsidiary of Beloit-based Hendricks Commercial Properties, founded by billionaire Diane Hendricks.
Former Potawatomi Hotel & Casino CFO hired by The Bartolotta Restaurants
The Bartolotta Restaurants has named Sheryl Bunker as the company’s new chief financial officer.
Milwaukee Public Museum seeks public input for next phase of museum design
Nearly two months after unveiling its design for the exterior for its planned $240 million new museum building, the Milwaukee Public Museum is hoping to hear from the community about they would like to see within the rock-like walls of the structure.
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New owner planning upgrades to downtown Milwaukee Fairfield Inn & Suites
The new owner of the Fairfield Inn & Suites in downtown Milwaukee has plans to make upgrades to the Marriott-branded hotel.
Atlanta company acquires downtown Milwaukee Fairfield Inn & Suites in sheriff’s sale
The Fairfield Inn & Suites building in downtown Milwaukee has been sold to a Georgia hotel group in a sheriff’s deed for $8.5 million, according to state records.
Commentary: The wisdom of Herb Kohler
As a tribute to Herb Kohler's incredible career and life, the vision he had for Kohler Co. and the impact he made on the state, here are portions of that 2007 interview:
Herb Kohler dies at 83
Herbert V. Kohler Jr., one of Wisconsin’s most iconic business leaders who led and transformed the Kohler Co., founded by his grandfather, into a global giant and developed golf courses in Sheboygan County that established the state as an internationally-known golf destination died Saturday in Kohler at the age of 83, the company announced today.
