Hospitality & Tourism
News and trends in Milwaukee’s hospitality and tourism industry, including hotels, restaurants, travel, and events.
State Fair names interim CEO/executive director
Shari Black will serve as the interim chief executive officer and executive director for Wisconsin State Fair Park, board chairman John Yingling announced today.
Downtown Milwaukee-area hotel operators received $11.3 million from state lodging grant program
The owners and operators of hotels in or near downtown Milwaukee received about $11.3 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds distributed by the state.
Sports event industry conference to be held in Milwaukee in 2027
The 2007 TEAMS (Travel, Events and Management in Sports) Conference & Expo will be held in Milwaukee, VISIT Milwaukee announced today.
State Fair Park CEO Kathleen O’Leary to retire
Kathleen O’Leary, chief executive officer and executive director of Wisconsin State Fair Park, announced her retirement after 24 years in various management roles at the 200-acre venue.
Wisconsin Center District
Industry: Hospitality & Tourism
Growth has been on the minds of those involved with downtown Milwaukee’s convention center basically since...
2021 Focus on the Future Awards
The Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce’s annual Focus on the Future Awards program recognizes the very best of small...
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Real estate spotlight: Fall and winter forecast for downtown Milwaukee hotels a mix of dark clouds, rays of hope
As downtown Milwaukee’s hotels shift from the busy summer season to the fall and winter months, industry experts see...
5 minutes with: Dominic Ortiz
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino continues to work toward its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic that initially shut down, and...
Milwaukee-area businesses enjoy Ryder Cup boost
While the masses flock to the unincorporated community of Haven in Sheboygan County this weekend to take part in...
Sheboygan-area businesses cash in on Ryder Cup tourism
With an estimated 45,000 spectators descending upon Whistling Straits each day of the Ryder Cup this week, bars and restaurants in Sheboygan County are looking to capitalize on the event's global draw while making a lasting impression on first-time visitors.
