Hospitality & Tourism
State, local tourism had banner year in 2019
Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, tourism in Milwaukee and across the state had been on the upswing.
Postponed DNC raises uncertainty
Local leaders say convention will still offer much-needed economic boost
Sheraton hotel in Brookfield has furloughed 101 employees
The Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel notified state officials this week that 101 of its employees have been furloughed since March 27, as a result of a severe decline in business during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Marcus Corp. receiving $91 million loan as business addresses impact of COVID-19
Milwaukee-based Marcus Corp. is receiving a loan of nearly $91 million to help the company weather the storm that has resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Frontdesk secures $6.8 million in funding
Milwaukee-based corporate homesharing startup Frontdesk LLC continues to attract the attention of investors despite the travel industry's unprecedented shakeup.
Evers reopens several state parks and forests, with conditions
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he has directed the state Department of Natural Resources to re-open several state parks, forests, and recreational areas, which he closed earlier this month because large crowds were hurting social distancing efforts to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
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Milwaukee’s July 3 fireworks show canceled due to COVID-19
The annual July 3 fireworks show on Milwaukee's lakefront is the latest major local event that has been nixed this year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Ten area golf courses aim to drive business with new membership program
As golf courses across the state prepare to reopen to the public tomorrow under Safer at Home guidelines, ten...
Hilton Milwaukee City Center receives PPP funding
The Marcus Corporation applied for the Paycheck Protection Program on behalf of many of its companies including Hilton Milwaukee...
Milwaukee Irish Fest, planned for August, canceled due to COVID-19
This year's Milwaukee Irish Fest has been canceled in response to the coronavirus pandemic, organizer Celtic MKE announced late...