Hospitality & Tourism
News and trends in Milwaukee’s hospitality and tourism industry, including hotels, restaurants, travel, and events.
Milwaukee Art Museum workers seek to unionize
Employees at the Milwaukee Art Museum are taking steps to unionize with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace...
Viewers being installed around city give look into Milwaukee’s past
Observation viewers will be installed this week at ten downtown Milwaukee locations as part of a new Milwaukee County Historical Society project, called Viewaukee.Â
Joe Biden, other speakers no longer coming to Milwaukee for 2020 DNC
Plans for the upcoming 2020 Democratic National Convention continue to be scaled back as organizers announced Wednesday that former Vice President Joe Biden won't make the trek to Milwaukee to accept the party's nomination for president, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Milwaukee Public Museum announces reopening date
In its first phase of reopening, the museum will require visitors to reserve a one-time entry ticket in advance of their visit and to wear masks. MPM has been closed since March 15 due to coronavirus concerns.
Milwaukee lands spot on Google Arts & Culture app
The coronavirus pandemic has halted what would have been Milwaukee's year as an up-and-coming travel destination, but the city continues to garner exposure.
VISIT Milwaukee, MMAC distribute 50,000 free masks
VISIT Milwaukee and Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce partnered on Monday to deliver 50,000 face masks to Citgo gas stations across the city to distribute them for free.
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Ground floor of Saint Kate to reopen July 31
Marcus Hotels & Resorts will begin reopening its downtown Milwaukee arts-themed hotel Saint Kate next week.
Boutique hotel Dubbel Dutch opens in downtown Milwaukee
A new independent boutique hotel in downtown Milwaukee's East Town neighborhood will host its first guests this weekend, despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic that is keeping many travelers home.
Derailed DNC threatens Milwaukee’s convention dreams
The Democratic National Convention Committee insists that Milwaukee will remain a centerpiece of what’s been reduced to a mostly virtual...
Getting there: Briana Davis-Greer
Briana Davis-Greer
Chef concierge
The Pfister Hotel
Age: 39
Hometown: Born in Elgin, Illinois; raised in Neenah
Education: Associate degree from the Musical Theater...