Hospitality & Tourism
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...
Hilton Milwaukee City Center receives PPP funding
The Marcus Corporation applied for the Paycheck Protection Program on behalf of many of its companies including Hilton Milwaukee...
Milwaukee Irish Fest, planned for August, canceled due to COVID-19
This year's Milwaukee Irish Fest has been canceled in response to the coronavirus pandemic, organizer Celtic MKE announced late...
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Tavern League pushes for bars, restaurants to reopen by May 1
The Tavern League of Wisconsin wants bars, restaurants and supper clubs across the state to reopen about three weeks before Gov. Tony Evers' extended Safer at Home order expires.
Pearl Mist Cruises delays 2020 port calls in Milwaukee due to COVID-19
What had been tapped to be a momentous summer for Port Milwaukee's cruise ship traffic has taken a slight turn due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
State tourism industry looks to capitalize on second half of the year
Wisconsin's tourism industry is looking at a $642 million loss in travel spending from March 7 to April 4 due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, according to recent data from the U.S. Travel Association.
VISIT Milwaukee: Canceled events amount to $47 million in lost economic impact
Coronavirus-related cancellations of events booked by VISIT Milwaukee have resulted in an estimated $47 million in lost economic impact for the region, president and chief executive officer Peggy Williams-Smith said Wednesday.Â