Hospitality & Tourism
News and trends in Milwaukee’s hospitality and tourism industry, including hotels, restaurants, travel, and events.
Milwaukee County closes Zoo, senior centers, several parks facilities
Milwaukee County has closed the Zoo, several county parks facilities and its senior centers to the public until further notice, in an effort to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, County Executive Chris Abele announced Saturday.
Wisconsin Center sees event cancellations due to coronavirus pandemic
At least two events that were to be held at downtown Milwaukee's convention center in the coming weeks have been cancelled due to the continued spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus.
New Hilton Garden Inn opens in Brookfield
Brookfield's $32 million hotel and conference center project is nearing completion with today's opening of the new Hilton Garden Inn.
Sculpture Milwaukee to expand to the Third Ward
Sculpture Milwaukee, which has brought outdoor art exhibitions to Wisconsin Avenue over the past three years, will expand this...
Commentary: Milwaukee area grows as tourist destination
For most people, when they think of the top tourist destinations in America, Milwaukee doesn’t come to mind.
But tourism...
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Filmanowicz, Penebaker to lead local DNC host committee
Raquel Filmanowicz and Paula Penebaker, two high-profile Milwaukee leaders, will lead the local host committee for the 2020 Democratic...
Wisconsin Center District sets $15 per hour minimum wage
All Wisconsin Center District employees will make at least $15 per hour, effective July 1.
DNC organizers continue to push for volunteer, business participation
About 700 local residents and business owners packed the Cooley Theater at Milwaukee Area Technical College Tuesday night, with lots of questions about how to get involved in the upcoming 2020 Democratic National Convention.
South Milwaukee banquet center, museum and public space project moving forward with Bucyrus Foundation donation
The Bucyrus Foundation is donating $2 million to the city of South Milwaukee, enabling the development of a banquet facility, museum and public gathering space at two city-owned properties.
