Search intensifies for Italy tourist who carved name in Colosseum
Italy’s culture and tourism ministers have vowed to find and punish a tourist who was filmed carving his name and that of his apparent girlfriend in the wall of the Colosseum in Rome, a crime that resulted in hefty fines in the past.
MKE kick off to summer travel season
VISIT Milwaukee and Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport joined together on Monday, May 8 to "emphasize to local stakeholders how the travel industry moves Milwaukee forward," a news release says.
Milwaukee Brady Street 11-story hotel would 'fill a need,' alderman says
A proposed 11-story Milwaukee hotel at Farwell and Brady would replace a gaming store, changing the look of the neighborhood and, potentially, a lot more.
RNC 2024: Milwaukee anticipates economic impact
It is nearly official that the 2024 Republican National Convention will be held in Milwaukee.
RNC 2024: Milwaukee anticipates economic impact
It is nearly official that the 2024 Republican National Convention will be held in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee PrideFest, Polish Fest kick off festival season after COVID
Milwaukee is sometimes called the city of festivals, but COVID-19 canceled many over the last two years. In 2022, most are returning, and VISIT Milwaukee officials say we're getting back to normal.
Wisconsin tourism surges in 2021, not fully recovered from pandemic
The Wisconsin Department of Tourism released its 2021 economic impact data which shows tourism generated $20.9 billion in total economic impact for the state.
Cheese curd pass; VISIT Milwaukee celebrates squeaky, fried goodness
VISIT Milwaukee announced the launch of the free Milwaukee Cheese Curd Pass which gives visitors and locals exclusive specials from over 20 area fried and fresh cheese curd purveyors.
Wisconsin tourism industry shows new signs of life
One of the industries hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic is showing signs of a rebound in Wisconsin.
Milwaukee cheesehead experience for Oregon man visiting 65 US cities
An Oregon man is traveling the United States to visit 65 of the biggest cities in the country. On Tuesday, Aug. 10, he stopped in Milwaukee with two items on his agenda: learning polka and building his own cheesehead.
Wisconsin tourism gets financial help, $140M from stimulus funds
Wisconsin's tourism and entertainment businesses, hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, are getting some financial help to recover.
Lake Express Ferry season begins on May 7; tickets now on sale
Tickets for Lake Express Ferry are now on sale for the 2021 season, which will begin Friday, May 7.
'Trying our hardest:' Mask mandate, pandemic restrictions keep Milwaukee's tourism industry on its toes
Now that masks are mandatory in Milwaukee, will tourists choose to get back out and explore? The CEO of VISIT Milwaukee said the impact of the decision to mandate masks may surprise some.