Hospitality & Tourism
Marcus Hotels & Resorts exec named new CEO of VISIT Milwaukee
VISIT Milwaukee announced Wednesday that it has named Peggy Williams-Smith, senior vice president of Marcus Hotels & Resorts, as its new CEO.
First RFPs issued for 2020 DNC
About nine months ahead of the upcoming Democratic National Convention, the Milwaukee 2020 Host Committee has issued its first two requests for proposal.
DNC 2020 host committee prioritizes volunteer recruitment, diversity and inclusion with new programs
The local host committee for the 2020 Democratic National Convention will hold a series of summits in the coming months in an effort to prepare Milwaukee for what organizers say could catalyze change across the region.
5 minutes with… David Bodette
David Bodette was recently named general manager of Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel, the new arts-themed concept from...
Milwaukee is world’s top Airbnb travel destination for 2020
Between the Democratic National Convention and the Ryder Cup, 2020 is turning out to be a huge year for...
Last cruise ship of the season docks at Port Milwaukee
Port Milwaukee wraps up the 2019 season with 10 passenger ship visits, which more than doubles last year's total. Those vessels brought an estimated 3,200 tourists to the area this year.
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Milwaukee County seeks to expand South Shore Terrace beer garden
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele included $50,00 to expand South Shore Terrace, an outdoor beer garden and eatery at...
Ryder Cup captains say Whistling Straits is ideal course
The two, first-time captains convened on Tuesday morning at Whistling Straits in Sheboygan County to celebrate the one-year countdown to the Ryder Cup and to discuss their expectations for the tournament, set to take place Sept. 22 to 27, 2020.
On the Job With: Milwaukee Kayak Co.
After working for Laacke & Joys, Beth Handle decided to open her own kayaking business, Milwaukee Kayak Co., in...
Historic Koeffler House sold to developers who plan to convert it into hotel
A group of developers has purchased the Charles A. Koeffler, Jr. house in downtown Milwaukee's East Town neighborhood, marking the latest step in their plans to convert the 120-year-old mansion into a boutique hotel.
