Hospitality & Tourism
Marcus Corp. reports $19.4 million net loss for first quarter
Marcus Corp. on Tuesday reported a significant loss for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 as its hotel properties and movie theaters remain temporarily closed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
No in-person Northwestern Mutual meeting a nearly $13 million hit for Milwaukee economy
Northwestern Mutual has decided to shift its 2020 annual meeting to a three-day virtual format instead of holding it in Milwaukee on Aug. 10 to 12 as planned, due to the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
State, local tourism had banner year in 2019
Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, tourism in Milwaukee and across the state had been on the upswing.
Postponed DNC raises uncertainty
Local leaders say convention will still offer much-needed economic boost
Sheraton hotel in Brookfield has furloughed 101 employees
The Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel notified state officials this week that 101 of its employees have been furloughed since March 27, as a result of a severe decline in business during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Marcus Corp. receiving $91 million loan as business addresses impact of COVID-19
Milwaukee-based Marcus Corp. is receiving a loan of nearly $91 million to help the company weather the storm that has resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Frontdesk secures $6.8 million in funding
Milwaukee-based corporate homesharing startup Frontdesk LLC continues to attract the attention of investors despite the travel industry's unprecedented shakeup.
Evers reopens several state parks and forests, with conditions
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he has directed the state Department of Natural Resources to re-open several state parks, forests, and recreational areas, which he closed earlier this month because large crowds were hurting social distancing efforts to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
Milwaukee’s July 3 fireworks show canceled due to COVID-19
The annual July 3 fireworks show on Milwaukee's lakefront is the latest major local event that has been nixed this year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Ten area golf courses aim to drive business with new membership program
As golf courses across the state prepare to reopen to the public tomorrow under Safer at Home guidelines, ten...