Hospitality & Tourism
News and trends in Milwaukee’s hospitality and tourism industry, including hotels, restaurants, travel, and events.
Eve Hall named board chair of VISIT Milwaukee
Dr. Eve Hall, president and chief executive officer of the Milwaukee Urban League, has been named board chair of VISIT Milwaukee.
Hundreds of Goodwill Industries execs convene in downtown Milwaukee for annual conference
About 300 Goodwill Industries executives have convened at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee hotel downtown for their annual conference this week.
Mitchell Airport exceeds 400,000 monthly passengers in June
Passenger traffic at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport was 413,511 in June, the first time the airport has exceeded 400,000 monthly passengers since February 2020.
Local, state tourism groups use NBA Finals coverage to draw travelers
As the national spotlight has zeroed in on Milwaukee during the Bucks' historic NBA Playoff run, VISIT Milwaukee and Travel Wisconsin are making their own push to spark the interest of out-of-state travelers.
Prices skyrocket for downtown hotels, tickets for Game 6 of NBA Finals
The NBA Finals series has meant big business for many downtown Milwaukee businesses, and now prices for game tickets and hotel rooms are spiking for Tuesday's Game 6 at Fiserv Forum.
Entertainment industry rebound fueled by high demand
With nearly 50% of Wisconsinites fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and local restrictions lifted, most consumers in recent months have...
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Harley-Davidson Museum breaks ground on new event venue
The Harley-Davidson Museum on Thursday broke ground for construction of its new year-round event venue, The Garage.
American Airlines to increase Milwaukee to Miami service
American Airlines will increase its Milwaukee to Miami flights to daily service on April 4, 2022, Mitchell International Airport announced today.
Downtown hotels fill up ahead of NBA Finals games in Milwaukee
As the NBA Finals heads to Milwaukee this weekend, many downtown hotels are booked solid.
West Allis considering $4 million guaranty for Cobalt Partners’ Allis Yards hotel
The city of West Allis could support the development of a 128-room hotel by guaranteeing up to $4 million on a $10 million project loan.
