Hospitality & Tourism
News and trends in Milwaukee’s hospitality and tourism industry, including hotels, restaurants, travel, and events.
58,000-pound service corridor raised as part of Wisconsin Center expansion
A construction crew on Monday lifted an 88-foot long, 58,000-pound service corridor as part of the $456 million Wisconsin Center expansion project in downtown Milwaukee.
5 new, unique or under-the-radar venues for your next corporate event
As workforces reconvene for in-person meetings and socials, companies have an array of venues, and experiences, to choose from...
The Interview: Theresa Nemetz
Since 2008, Milwaukee Food & City Tours has ridden a wave of momentum within the local tourism industry. With...
‘We want you in Milwaukee’
Several people deserve credit for convincing the Republican National Committee to hold their 2024 national convention in Milwaukee. They...
Cost of Wisconsin Center expansion project grows to $456 million
The Wisconsin Center District Board on Friday approved issuing $20 million in additional long-term debt, and a mix of other financing measures, to cover what is projected to be $36 million overrun in the budget for the Wisconsin Center expansion project.
Wisconsin State Fair attendance up 19% this year
Attendance at the 11-day Wisconsin State Fair, which ended Sunday, totaled 1,003,450 this year, a 19% increase compared to the 2021 State Fair.
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Sleep Inn hotel near Sheboygan sold for $2.15 million
The Sleep Inn & Suites Sheboygan I-43 hotel located southeast of I-43 and County Highway V/Ok in the Sheboygan County Town of Wilson was sold recently for $2.15 million.
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.
