Hospitality & Tourism
News and trends in Milwaukee’s hospitality and tourism industry, including hotels, restaurants, travel, and events.
Bucks are planning for two hotels in Deer District
The plans announced Wednesday by the Milwaukee Bucks for a 230-room luxury boutique hotel to be built just north of Fiserv Forum is the first of two hotels the Bucks hope to attract to the team's Deer District development area around the arena.
American Airlines to add seasonal service from Milwaukee to Miami
Fort Worth, Texas-based American Airlines announced Tuesday that it will add seasonal nonstop service between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport and Miami.
Summerfest 2021 to feature new scheduling format
Summerfest 2021 will be held over three consecutive weekends, the festival’s operator announced Thursday.Â
DNC’s final night puts spotlight on Delaware, not Milwaukee
The virtual 2020 Democratic National Convention wrapped Thursday night with a scene quite different from what downtown Milwaukee had looked like most of the week.
Evers kicks off third night of virtual DNC as sole Wisconsin speaker
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers opened the third night of the virtual 2020 Democratic National Convention Wednesday as the only state elected official to appear during the two-hour primetime program.
Milwaukee gets a little more exposure during night two of virtual DNC
The second night of the 2020 virtual Democratic National Convention brought Milwaukee slightly more air time than the first.
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New Renaissance Hotel opens in Wauwatosa
The new Renaissance Milwaukee West hotel and adjacent restaurant Eldr+Rime opened to the public Thursday on North Mayfair Road in Wauwatosa.Â
Downtown Milwaukee hotel market felt continued impact of COVID-19 in July
Downtown Milwaukee hotels felt the continued effects of COVID-19 in July, during what is normally the busiest month of the year for the market.
Old World Wisconsin moving forward with $2.1 million historic brewing project
Old World Wisconsin’s plan to build a $2.1 million historic brewing experience took a step forward this week, netting approval from the state of Wisconsin Building Commission.
St. James 1868 project forges through COVID-19, with steady demand
In March, Milwaukee developer Kate Crowle was rolling out big plans to celebrate the grand opening of her new wedding and events venue with a Kentucky Derby-themed party as work was wrapping up on the $7 million historic rehabilitation of the former St. James Episcopal Church, now known as St. James 1868.
