The Pfister Hotel Announces Extensive Renovations
Already Milwaukee's premier downtown hotel, The Pfister Hotel's multi-faceted plan will marry timeless elegance with the utmost in distinctive style and sophistication.
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Jeff Stewart has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton Milwaukee City Center
Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation, today announced that Jeff Stewart has been promoted to general manager of the landmark Hilton Milwaukee City Center. Stewart returns to the property where he previously served as hotel manager, bringing with him more than 20 years of hotel management experience, including eight years with Marcus Hotels & Resorts.
Nicole Acosta has been named Artist in Residence at The Pfister Hotel
The AAA Four Diamond Pfister Hotel, owned and managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, today announced Nicole Acosta as its 14th Artist in Residence. Acosta, a proud first-generation Mexican American and Milwaukee-based visual artist, storyteller, and photographer, will begin work in The Pfister Hotel's lobby-level artist studio on April 1, 2023. She will succeed current Pfister Artist in Residence and pataphysical illustrator, Christopher T Wood.
Dana Johnson has been promoted to General Manager at Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel
Johnson has more than 25 years of experience in hotel group sales and has spent the majority of her career at Marcus Hotels & Resorts. She most recently served as executive director of sales for Marcus Hotels & Resorts' Milwaukee market since 2021. In this role, she managed the sales teams for the company's three Milwaukee properties - Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel, The Pfister Hotel, and Hilton Milwaukee City Center - while developing new members of the sales teams and maintaining strong relationships with several key corporate accounts. Prior to this, Johnson held various sales management roles with the company and its portfolio. In her new role as general manager of Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel, Johnson will manage the 219-room property in the heart of the city's entertainment and theater district. She will lead the team as they invite guests to experience the arts in new ways, like through the hotel's multiple gallery and exhibition spaces, numerous culinary destinations, as well as nightly live music and performances.
Brandon Drusch has been promoted to Managing Director at The Pfister Hotel and Saint Kate
Drusch was promoted to general manager of The Pfister Hotel and managing director of both The Pfister Hotel and Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel, succeeding Tim Smith who retired this fall.
Katie Neufeld has been appointed as General Manager at The Journeyman, a Kimpton Hotel
With an inspiring trajectory, Neufeld brings great knowledge and experience to her role as general manager of The Journeyman. Formerly the general manager of Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield, Neufeld will work closely with Cassanos and Tremble to ensure the overall success of property, hotel and guest satisfaction and strong execution of day-to-day operations. Career highlights include opening Hotel Landing in Wayzata, Minnesota. Located on Lake Minnetonka, Neufeld joined the opening team in 2016 where she undertook and led the hotel, restaurant and spa team to its success even beyond its opening. Neufeld exceeded projected pro-forma revenue and occupancy during her time with Hotel Landing. Notorious for taking on challenges, Neufeld was also part of Crowne Plaza Times Square in New York in 2003 where she oversaw the daily operations of 770 rooms that generated in excess of $90 million in revenue annually.
John Cassanos has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at The Journeyman, a Kimpton Hotel
Cassanos has over 30 years of experience in the dining and hospitality industry. Throughout the years, Cassanos has left a mark and instituted high-standards at many prestigious establishments such as Wolfgang Puck's Postrio in San Francisco, as well as The Biltmore Room, Lever House, il Buco, The Royalton Hotel in New York City to name a few.
Radisson Individuals Opens in Wausau, Wisconsin’s Historic River District
Radisson Hotel Group Americas today announced the opening of Jefferson Street Inn, a member of Radisson Individuals. Located in the historic Wausau River District, the stunning hotel is situated in central Wisconsin on Interstate 39 between Eau Claire and Green Bay. Jefferson Street Inn's quaint and timeless ambiance perfectly captures the essence of the region and delivers an exceptional experience for travelers of all kinds.
Sentry opens boutique hotel, The Inn at SentryWorld
The Inn welcomes guests to enjoy authentic, Wisconsin-style hospitality, along with luxury accommodations and exceptional amenities.
Christopher T Wood has been named Artist-in-Residence at The Pfister Hotel
The AAA Four Diamond Pfister Hotel, owned and managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, today announced Christopher T Wood as its 13th artist-in-residence. Wood, a Milwaukee-based pataphysical illustrator, will work in The Pfister Hotel's lobby-level Artist Studio for one year beginning April 1, 2022. He will succeed current Pfister artist-in-residence and conceptual abstraction artist, Nykoli Koslow.
Sadie Kealey has been appointed as Market Director of Sales and Marketing at The Marriott, Westin and Springhill Suites Milwaukee Downtown
The hotels include a combined room count of 580 and available meeting space of more than 20,000 square feet, as well as two locally inspired, award-winning restaurants - Stella Van Buren and East Town Kitchen + Bar. Kealey most recently worked as a Regional Director of Sales and Marketing with First Hospitality, a company she joined in 2015. In this role, she oversaw sales and marketing teams representing Hilton, IHG and Marriott, in both full-service and focused-service assets. Prior roles for Kealey include sales leadership responsibilities at Heart of America Group, Carslon Rezidor Hotel Group and Springhill Suites by Marriott.
Kyle Highberg has been appointed as General Manager at The Westin Milwaukee
Highberg most recently worked for Marcus Hotels & Resorts as a Director of Operations at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center. Prior to this role, he served in General Manager roles with First Hospitality and Crestline Hotels & Resorts, including serving as an Area General Manager for four hotels and three F&B outlets in southeastern Wisconsin. One of Highberg's hotels earned Hotel of the Year from First Hospitality in 2020. Highberg is a graduate of Bellevue University.
Ben Risseeuw has been appointed as General Manager at Milwaukee Marriott Downtown
Risseeuw most recently served as the General Manager of the Springhill Suites Milwaukee Downtown after relocating from the northern Chicago suburbs in late 2018. In Schaumburg, he served as the Dual General Manager of the Residence Inn and Springhill Suites Schaumburg, and as Assistant General Manager at the Hilton Garden inn Schaumburg. Before joining White Lodging, Risseeuw served in various leader roles at Aparium Hotel Group and Marriott International. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin La Crosse.
Steve Martin has been promoted to Chief Human Resources Officer at The Marcus Corporation
The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS) today announced the promotion of Steve Martin to chief human resources officer. In this role, Martin will lead the corporate human resources function and become a member of the company's executive management committee. Martin will also continue to oversee human resources for Marcus Hotels & Resorts, where he previously served as vice president of human resources.
Skip Harless has been promoted to Managing Director at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa and Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark
Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation, today announced the promotion of Skip Harless to managing director. In his new role, Harless will oversee the AAA Four Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa and Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark, both in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. He previously served as general manager of the Skirvin Hilton Hotel in Oklahoma City.
IGO Legacy Hotel Group Announces Hotel Rebrand
IGO Legacy Hotel Group, ownership partners of the Best Western Plus Campus Inn, are excited to announce plans to rebrand their River Falls property to Radisson.
Derek Morrison has been promoted to General Manager at Hilton Madison Monona Terrace
Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation, today announced Derek Morrison has been promoted to general manager of the Hilton Madison Monona Terrace in Madison, Wisconsin. In his new role, Morrison will oversee operations of the award-winning 240-room hotel, which is connected to the Monona Terrace Convention Center.
Driftwood Hospitality Rebranding Former Red Lion Hotel Paper Valley To Hilton Appleton Paper Valley
Driftwood Hospitality and Hilton Hotels & Resorts announce the rebranding of the former Red Lion Hotel Paper Valley to Hilton Appleton Paper Valley. After a property refresh, the hotel will open its doors under Hilton's flagship brand in late 2021. Located in a premier location in the heart of downtown Appleton, the 388-room hotel is poised to welcome leisure and business travelers with well-appointed accommodations, while boasting 38,000 square feet of flexible, customizable event space making it the ideal location for downtown meetings and celebrations. Connected to the Fox Cities Exhibition Center, the hotel offers unparalleled access to all that downtown has to offer such as performing arts, museums, and shopping.
Clarion Pointe Green Bay Will Soon Welcome Guests
The brand plans to build on its expansion efforts, with the opening in 2021 of the Clarion Pointe Green Bay hotel.
2024 Opening Scheduled for New Tempo Milwaukee Downtown
The 155-room hotel offers unobstructed views of the bustling city and Milwaukee River, and features 4,600 square feet of meeting space and an on-site restaurant and rooftop bar that is steps away Fiserv Forum, home of the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks.