Hospitality & Tourism
News and trends in Milwaukee’s hospitality and tourism industry, including hotels, restaurants, travel, and events.
Their year: The region’s top newsmakers of 2021
Did anyone in southeastern Wisconsin have a better year than the Milwaukee Bucks? We think not. The Bucks captured...
Southeastern Wisconsin theaters, summer camps, sports teams receive $7.33 million in state pandemic relief grants
Gov. Tony Evers today announced $14 million in grants to Wisconsin theaters, summer camps and minor league sports teams. This includes $7.33 million to southeastern region operators.
October passenger traffic at Mitchell was 79.5% of 2019 level
The total number of passengers traveling through Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport in October reached 79.5% of its October 2019, according to data released by the airport.
SpringHill Suites hotel planned for Whitestone Station in Menomonee Falls
A 103-room SpringHill Suites by Marriott could be built at the Whitestone Station development district in Menomonee Falls, under new plans filed with the village.
Marcus Theatres implements vaccine requirement for some shows
Marcus Theatres is pushing to bring back a segment of its customer base with a new vaccine requirement for some shows at six locations, including two in the Milwaukee area.
New event venue planned at former SURG on the Water space in Milwaukee’s Third Ward
The owners of entertainment company Milwaukee Airwaves are expanding their business with another event venue, in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward.
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Port Milwaukee seeking development proposals for South Shore Cruise Dock
Port Milwaukee is seeking development proposals and prospective tenants for a 5-acre waterfront site at its South Shore Cruise Dock, just east of the Lake Express High Speed Ferry terminal.
5 minutes with: Kathleen O’Leary
Kathleen O’Leary retired at the end of October as chief executive officer and executive director of Wisconsin State Fair...
Wisconsin tourism industry shows signs of recovery
Wisconsin's tourism industry recently hit a milestone in its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Marcus Corp. finally in the black for first quarter since start of the pandemic
Thanks to rising vaccination rates, consumer confidence and the return of large-scale events, Milwaukee-based Marcus Corp. returned to profitability in the third quarter of fiscal 2021.Â
