Hospitality & Tourism
News and trends in Milwaukee’s hospitality and tourism industry, including hotels, restaurants, travel, and events.
Marcus Hotels announces reopening date for Grand Geneva, Timber Ridge
Marcus Hotels & Resorts has set a June 15 reopening date for its two Lake Geneva properties, the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa and the Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark.
Business improves, but still slow, for downtown Milwaukee hotels in May
The month of May showed improvement for hotels in Milwaukee's central business district, though there is still a long way to go to reach normal levels of business, according to industry data.
Renaissance Milwaukee West targets August opening amid COVID-19
The 196-room, 12-story Renaissance Milwaukee West Hotel in Wauwatosa is planning to open in August, amidst significant market uncertainty due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.Â
Milwaukee Air & Water Show cancels July event due to COVID-19
The 2020 Milwaukee Air & Water Show has been canceled in response to the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis.
Tour of America’s Dairyland postponed until next June
Tour of America's Dairyland has pushed back this year's summertime road biking competition until next summer, citing concerns over the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis.
Midwest Express raises $1 million
Midwest Express Airlines has raised $1 million in a funding round led by three investors, according to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
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2020 Wisconsin State Fair is canceled due to COVID-19
The Wisconsin State Fair is the latest local large-scale event to be canceled this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Steve Baas named board chair of VISIT Milwaukee
VISIT Milwaukee has named Steve Baas, senior vice president of governmental affairs at Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce as its...
Neroli Salon & Spa aims to balance high demand with new safety protocols
Milwaukee-based Neroli Salon & Spa is in the midst of a soft opening this week as the business and...
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.
