VISIT Milwaukee Press Releases
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This section is where you’ll find news and announcements about major conventions, VISIT Milwaukee milestones and new additions to the team.
Milwaukee Named 2024 World Festival & Event City by the International Festivals & Events Association
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Visit Milwaukee is thrilled to announce that Milwaukee has been recognized as a 2024 World Festival & Event City by the prestigious International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA). This accolade…
Milwaukee Theater District Launches “Best Seats in MKE” in lead up to Second-Annual Theater Week
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The Milwaukee Theater District is pleased to announce the second annual Milwaukee Theater Week. From October 10-20, Milwaukee’s performing arts groups and entertainment venues will aim to raise…
Milwaukee Plays Host to Ultimate Sports Weekend
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Milwaukee will host numerous sporting events over the Labor Day weekend, showcasing the city’s ability to host multiple sports simultaneously as well as the area’s diverse array of venues and…
Milwaukee Welcomes Connect Marketplace 2024
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In a premier showcase event for Baird Center expansion, this conference will bring over 1,000 meeting planners to Milwaukee for a week of meetings and networking events. From August 27-29, Milwaukee…
Visit Milwaukee Announces New Chief Marketing Officer and Vice President of Human Resources
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Among its recent promotions and hires, the destination marketing organization recently promoted Josh Albrecht to chief marketing officer and hired Christina Cooper as vice president of human resources…
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Following a competitive bidding process, today ASAE announced Milwaukee as a host city for its flagship conference – the ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition – in 2034. “We could not be more thrilled to…
Visit Milwaukee Launches Merchandise, Unveils Sports Milwaukee Logo and Announces 2024 Award Winners
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Today, Visit Milwaukee celebrated the impact of tourism at its annual meeting, capping off yet another record-breaking year for the industry. Throughout the meeting, the destination management…
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Spending in the County grew 6.4%, while the Greater Milwaukee area helped deliver a historic year for tourism statewide, accounting for 25.5% of total tourism impact in Wisconsin Driven by leisure…
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To celebrate the impact of sports tourism in Milwaukee and as part of its National Travel & Tourism Week activations, Sports Milwaukee, powered by Visit Milwaukee, is thrilled to partner with the…
Visit Milwaukee Launches Fest than Rest Campaign to Drive Hotel Stays During Early Summer Festivals
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16 hotels are offer enticing discounts from now through June 20 As part of its continued National Travel & Tourism Week promotions, Visit Milwaukee is thrilled to launch its Fest then Rest campaign…