Four Points By Sheraton Hotel Opens In Appleton, Wisconsin
Regal Hospitality, Inc. today announced the opening of the Four Points by Sheraton in Appleton. The 80-room property will be Regal's fourth hotel in region.
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New Milwaukee Area Property Marks 30th Avid™ Hotel Open In North America
IHG® Hotels & Resorts announced today the latest milestone for fast-growing brand avid hotels - the opening of the 30th avid hotel - avid hotel Milwaukee West-Waukesha, owned by Kingbird Real Estate and managed by Aimbridge Hospitality. Since introduction in 2017, the brand has grown quickly across North America with 2020 seeing the opening of the first location in Mexico, which was completed in just 10 months, and construction of the first location in Canada.
Eric J. Bates has been appointed as General Manager at Wingspread Retreat & Executive Conference Center
BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, formally announces the appointment of Eric Bates as general manager for Wingspread Retreat & Executive Conference Center, a Benchmark Resorts & Hotels conference center hotel located in Racine, Wisconsin. Ellen Sinclair, Benchmark's senior vice president, operations, made the announcement.Eric Bates previously held the position of general manager for Eaglewood Resort & Spa, a Benchmark resort located in the Chicago suburb of Itasca, Illinois. Over his distinguished career, Mr. Bates has held a number of leadership positions for independent and branded resorts, and major hotel brands such as Hilton, InterContinental Hotels, the Stouffer Hotel Company, and Marriott International. He began his career in hospitality at age 15, working in hotels owned by family and friends. Eric Bates is a graduate of the culinary arts program at Joliet Junior College where he earned an associate's degree. He received his bachelor's degree in hospitality and restaurant management from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, graduating Cum Laude. A two-time recipient of Regional Hotelier of the Year honors from the Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association, Mr. Bates is an active community member serving most recently on the Board of Directors for the Chicago Northwest and Lake County Convention and Visitors Bureaus, and on the Executive Board of the Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association. Former board appointments include the Milwaukee Hotel and Lodging Association, the Chicago North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Skokie Chamber of Commerce and the Marriott Business Council. He resides in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, with his family.
Greta McCue has been appointed as Director of Sales at Aloft Milwaukee Downtown
Leading hotel development, management and investment firm Midas Hospitality recently hired Greta McCue as Director of Sales at the Aloft Milwaukee Downtown. In this position, she will focus on maximizing profits while ensuring customer satisfaction for new and existing clientele. Her responsibilities include pursuing corporate and individual consumer bookings, as well as maintaining ongoing communication with both the property's team and guests.
First Hotel of the Arts in Madison Area Opens
Baymont Inn & Suites by Wyndham, which will be known locally as Hotel of the Arts, officially opened Dec. 21. The modern, custom-designed boutique hotel located at 2810 Coho St. has four stories and 85 rooms.
Chad Bates has been appointed as General Manager at Inn at SentryWorld
After building a successful career working for luxury hotels from Florida to California, Wisconsin native Chad Bates has returned home to take the reins as general manager of the Inn at SentryWorld, an upscale boutique hotel slated to open by summer 2021.
Mat Meadows has been appointed as General Manager at Aloft Milwaukee Downtown
Leading hotel development, management and investment firm Midas Hospitality recently named Mat Meadows as the General Manager at Aloft Milwaukee Downtown. In this position, he will oversee all aspects of the hotel's daily operations while ensuring the ultimate guest experience. His leadership responsibilities, which include the continuous promotion and strategic business development of the downtown hotel, will focus on quality service in a customer-centric environment.
Milwaukee's Most Recognized New Hotel to Reopen November 5
Marcus Hotels & Resorts announced today that Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel will reopen November 5, 2020. Recognized as Milwaukee's most esteemed hotel with an elite award repertoire that includes Condé Nast Traveler's 2020 Readers' Choice Awards as the #6 Top Hotel in the Midwest, Top 10 Best New Hotels by USA Today, and the 2020 Hospitality Design Awards, Saint Kate is among the first hotels in the nation to broadly celebrate arts in its many forms - from painting and sculpture to music, poetry, and dance.
Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Green Bay Completes Extensive $23 Million Renovation
Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Green Bay today announced details of its renovation to the public. The hotel underwent an extensive $23 million renovation over the past two years. The renovation was completed in three phases with updates to the lobby, corridors, guest rooms and suites, conference rooms and the exterior. The guest rooms now feature the latest Radisson brand design with comfortable and natural elements encouraging a balanced environment with Scandinavian inspired hospitality, along with recognizing the Oneida Nation heritage. Additionally, the hotel added a marketplace and Sky World Coffee and Custard shop for guests to indulge in delicious drinks and snacks.
Sheraton Madison Announces Completion Of Hotel Renovations
The Sheraton Madison has completed its $15 million renovation. The two-year project was a complete re-imagination of the property, reflecting the vision of owners based in Chattanooga, Tenn.
New Renaissance Milwaukee West Hotel Opens in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Providing a new, luxurious destination in Milwaukee's metropolitan area, Renaissance Milwaukee West, 2300 N. Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa, announces it has officially opened to the public, inspiring community confidence that the hospitality industry is making a return. Nestled in the heart of Milwaukee's western neighbor, just minutes from downtown, Renaissance Milwaukee West serves as a unique hub for both travelers and locals, alike, within convenient proximity to businesses including Milwaukee County Research Park, Medical College of Wisconsin and several other large and small corporations. Guests staying at the hotel also have easy access to experiences and entertainment at Miller Park, Wauwatosa Village, Milwaukee County Zoo, Wisconsin Expo Center, Historic Third Ward, Fiserv Forum and more. The property is managed by Concord Hospitality Enterprises.
Chantal Bazzoni-Boncher has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Renaissance Milwaukee West
Chantal Bazzoni-Boncher, Renaissance Milwaukee West's new Director of Sales and Marketing, lives and breathes the hospitality industry from growing up in family-owned hospitality businesses in Canada. After graduating with a degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management from Confederation College in Ontario, Bazzoni-Boncher joined CSM Corporation, where she worked with various hotels in the Milwaukee area. In 2018, she was awarded CSM Director of Sales of the Year. With Renaissance Milwaukee West, Bazzoni-Boncher aims to lead the Sales & Catering Department in generating top-line revenue growth and business for the hotel and restaurant.
Vik Khokhar has been appointed as General Manager at Renaissance Milwaukee West
With more than two decades of industry experience in luxury and lifestyle hotels, Vik Khokhar has been appointed the General Manager to open Renaissance Milwaukee West. Born in New Delhi, Khokhar spent his early days in India before he relocated to the Netherlands to pursue a career in the hospitality business. He studied hospitality administration at the International School of Hospitality Management in Friesland and began his career with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company in St. Louis, Mo., where he was recognized as "Leader of the Year" for his uncompromising commitment to quality and results. Most recently, Khokhar served as the Director of Hotel Operations of the Renaissance Chicago Downtown. Under his leadership, the hotel was recognized as "Hotel of the Year" in the Americas two years in a row due to stellar performance on all business priorities, including record-setting financial and guest satisfaction results. A resident of Wauwatosa since 2007, Khokhar looks forward to establishing the hotel as a revitalizing retreat within the community.
The Shore Club Wisconsin joins Ascend Hotel Collection
Located at 276 Victorian Village Dr. in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, this recently renovated hotel provides guests with convenient access to charming attractions surrounding the shore and boasts 600 feet of private beach. Guests can lounge lakefront or try out a number of entertaining watersports, such as paddle boarding, kayaking, water skiing, wakeboarding or tubing. The Cottonwood Social and world-famous Tiki Bar are also on-site for guests seeking a drink or bite to eat.
Fairfield By Marriott® Hotel Opens In Whitewater, Wisconsin With New Design And Décor
The 71-room Fairfield by Marriott hotel in Whitewater, Wisconsin is now open for business with a new décor that provides guests with a feeling of warmth and calm while traveling. Located at 1242 West Main Street, the Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Whitewater will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by WWHP, LLC and managed by Golder Hospitality of St. Paul, Minnesota.
Renaissance Milwaukee West Hotel Opening In Wauwatosa August 2020
Set to provide a new, luxurious destination in Milwaukee's metropolitan area, Renaissance Milwaukee West, 2300 N. Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa, will open to the public in August 2020, adding confidence to the community that the hospitality industry will soon bounce back. Nestled in the heart of Milwaukee's western neighbor, just minutes from downtown, Renaissance Milwaukee West will serve as a unique hub for both travelers and locals, alike, within convenient proximity to businesses including Milwaukee County Research Park, Medical College of Wisconsin and several other large and small corporations. Guests staying at the hotel will also have easy access to experiences and entertainment at Miller Park, Wauwatosa Village, Milwaukee County Zoo, Wisconsin Expo Center, Historic Third Ward, Fiserv Forum and more. The project is developed in partnership with HKS Holdings, LLC and will be managed by Concord Hospitality Enterprises.
Carl Dees has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton Madison Monona Terrace
Leading Hilton Madison Monona Terrace as general manager is Carl Dees, a seasoned hospitality veteran. Dees joined Marcus Hotels & Resorts in 2018 as vice president of operations. Before joining Marcus Hotels & Resorts, Dees served as vice president of operations for the third-party hotel management company, Crescent Hotels & Resorts. His 35-year hospitality career also includes positions with HEI Hotels & Resorts, Interstate Hotels & Resorts and Richfield Hospitality.
Nykoli Koslow has been named Next Artist in Residence at The Pfister® Hotel
The historic AAA Four Diamond Pfister® Hotel, owned and managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, today announced Nykoli Koslow as the hotel's 12th Artist in Residence. Born in Chicago and Milwaukee-based, Koslow is a conceptual abstraction artist and will work in the hotel's lobby-level Artist's Studio for one year beginning April 1, 2020. He is succeeding current Pfister Artist in Residence and portraitist, Rosy Petri, who will culminate her residency with a Blues, Brews, and BBQ event at The Pfister Hotel, on March 27, 2020.
Fairfield By Marriott® Hotel To Open In Sheboygan, Wisconsin
The 108-room Fairfield by Marriott hotel in Sheboygan, Wisconsin is set to open today with a new décor that provides guests with a feeling of warmth and calm while traveling. Located at 4117 South Taylor Drive, the Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Sheboygan will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Wisco Hotel Group of Madison, Wisconsin.
Cambria Welcomes First Hotel in Milwaukee
Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE:CHH), celebrated its continued expansion in Wisconsin with the grand opening of the Cambria Hotel Milwaukee Downtown. The four-story, 132-room hotel is the brand's first location in Milwaukee and the third Cambria hotel to open in the state, joining the Cambria Hotel Appleton and the Cambria Hotel Madison East. Representatives from Choice Hotels, developer Murphy Development Group, management company Concord Hospitality and local dignitaries attended the grand opening to commemorate the occasion.