Hospitality & Tourism
News and trends in Milwaukee’s hospitality and tourism industry, including hotels, restaurants, travel, and events.
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.
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...
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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.
Planned hotel in West Allis could move, freeing corner for other development
A planned 128-room Home2 Suites hotel in West Allis may be built on a different lot than what was initially proposed, in order to keep a visible corner lot open for potentially a different commercial development.
Kohl’s gives $1.5 million for Milwaukee Art Museum family art programming
Kohl’s announced it will donate $1.5 million over three years to the Milwaukee Art Museum to expand its family-friendly art programming.
See photos inside new Cambria Hotel in downtown Milwaukee
The Cambria Hotel in downtown Milwaukee opened its doors in late August with the aim of attracting the younger crowd and offering hotel amenities that are unique in the area.
