This story originally ran as part of the American City Business Journal’s Business of Travel Series, sponsored by Visit Milwaukee. Milwaukee has a way of defying scale. On paper, it is a mid-sized Great Lakes city. In person, it feels like it runs on the pulse of a place three times larger…
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This story originally ran as part of the American City Business Journal’s Business of Travel Series, sponsored by Visit Milwaukee. It started on a plane in September 2021, flying from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C. In one seat was Peggy Williams-Smith, a Milwaukee native, lifelong hospitality…
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This story originally ran as part of the American City Business Journal's Business of Travel Series, sponsored by Visit Milwaukee. On any given weekday morning, downtown Milwaukee hums with the low, steady pulse of commerce. Streetcars glide past glassy high-rises, cyclists slip into office…
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This story originally ran as part of the American City Business Journal's Business of Travel Series, sponsored by Visit Milwaukee. Milwaukee isn’t trying to catch up to the nation’s top food cities, it’s claiming its place among them. With James Beard-caliber chefs, award-winning restaurants, and…
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There’s always something buzzing in Milwaukee, from lakefront festivals and concerts to incredible dining and nightlife. On Saturday, August 30, that buzz takes on a new form when the Baird Center becomes the home of Cream City Convergence, Wisconsin’s largest esports tournament. Back for its third…
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A year ago today, Baird Center opened the doors on a $456 million expansion that more than doubled the convention center in size. Drawing groups like AdeptiCon, USA Fencing and more, the project has redefined what is possible and marked our destination as a premier meetings and conventions…
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When it comes to meetings and conventions, Milwaukee means business. In 2024 alone, Visit Milwaukee brought in 364 events throughout the city, including national political events such as the 2024 Republican National Convention, major industry tradeshows like 2024 Connect Marketplace and sporting…
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And that’s a wrap on Connect Marketplace in Milwaukee! One of the largest gatherings of event experts from around the globe, this week, over 1,000 meeting, convention and sports planners arrived in Milwaukee for three days of one-on-one appointments, a massive tradeshow with everything from…
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The latest addition to Milwaukee’s growing list of completed developments this year is a total game-changer. Now open, Baird Center’s new north building has more than doubled the size of the convention center, positioning Milwaukee as a premier destination for meetings and conventions. On…
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When you think of art, a convention center may not be top of mind. You might think of the city’s art museums or galleries peppered throughout the area, and you wouldn’t be remiss in thinking about the architectural marvels that make up Milwaukee’s skyline. But, inside the newly expanded Baird…
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