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05/30/2012
Marcus Hotels & Resorts Completes Extensive Renovation of the Hilton Madison in Madison, Wis.
Milwaukee, Wis., May 30, 2012. . . . .Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced the completion of a multi-million dollar renovation of all 240 guestrooms and public spaces at the Hilton Madison Monona Terrace, in Madison, Wis. The Hilton Madison is owned and operated by Marcus Hotels & Resorts.

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05/22/2012
Marcus Hotels & Resorts Announces Milwaukee IndyFest Activities Beginning May 29 with a
Milwaukee, Wis., May 22, 2012. . . . .To generate excitement for Milwaukee IndyFest taking place June 15 & 16, 2012 at Wisconsin State Fair Park, Marcus® Hotels & Resorts today announced several kick-off activities sure to thrill race fans and members of the surrounding communities. Marcus Hotels & Resorts is recognized as a Champion of the Community Partner and the official hotel and catering partner of this summer’s IndyFest event.

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05/08/2012
Marcus Hotels & Resorts Announces Milwaukee IndyFest Festivities and VIP Package
Milwaukee, Wis., May 8, 2012. . . . .Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced festivities and hotel packages for Milwaukee IndyFest taking place June 14 – 16, 2012 at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center and Wisconsin State Fair Park. Andretti Sports Marketing, led by IndyCar team owner Michael Andretti, is bringing back the IZOD IndyCar Series to Milwaukee, in addition to a concert and other exciting entertainment throughout the weekend. Marcus Hotels & Resorts is recognized as a Champion of the Community Partner and the official hotel and catering partner of this summer’s IndyFest event.

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04/30/2012
Hotel Executive: Peter Engel Featured in May 2012 Issue – Delivering High Impact Operational Efficiencies through Mobile Applications
Peter Engel, chief technology officer for Marcus Hotels & Resorts discusses with hoteliers how today’s fast-paced environment and around-the-clock communication is driving an ever-increasing demand for wireless access points in hotels. In addition to meeting guest demands for internet connectivity, hoteliers have found an added benefit in beefing-up their access points for hotel associates. Associates can successfully use this same technology to improve the service they provide to these same customers. Engel discusses how this strategy successfully benefited associates and guests at the company’s Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wis., ultimately improving the overall guest experience.

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04/03/2012
The Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington Hotel Receives 2011 Hilton Brand Award of Excellence
Milwaukee, Wis., April 3, 2012. . . . . Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced that the Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington hotel in Bloomington, Minn. has been recognized by Hilton Hotels & Resorts as a 2011 Hilton Brand Award of Excellence recipient. The Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington was one out of only nine Hilton properties recognized in the Americas for this award, out of 293 Hilton Branded hotels. The property is owned by W.P. Carey & Co. LLC and managed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts.

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03/19/2012
The Skirvin Hilton Hotel Named to U.S. News & World Report's List of Best Hotels in the USA
Milwaukee, Wis., March 19, 2012. . . . .Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced that The Skirvin Hilton Hotel in Oklahoma City, Okla. has earned recognition as the 2012 Best Hotel in Oklahoma City and the state of Oklahoma by U.S. News & World Report. The Skirvin Hilton was one of four Hilton Hotels & Resorts properties to appear on the magazine’s Best Hotels list. The Skirvin Hilton is majority-owned and operated by Marcus Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Skirvin Partners in Development.

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03/19/2012
The Pfister Café Featured in Lodging Magazine March 2012 Issue
Joe Kurth, general manager of The Pfister Hotel, discusses the trend of on-site coffee shops and how Marcus Hotels redesigned their Café Pfister to include a Starbucks barista counter and patisserie. As a result of the renovations, the hotel is watching nearly 40 percent revenue growth as guests who once left the hotel to find the nearest Starbucks are now spending their money with The Pfister.

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03/16/2012
Mason Street Grill Featured in Hotels Magazine March 2012 Issue
Ed Carrella, general manager of the Mason Street Grill, located in the Pfister Hotel, Milwaukee, Wis. discusses the restaurant’s no tablecloth concept and the benefits eliminating tablecloths provides to customers and the bottom line.

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03/01/2012
Marcus Hotels & Resorts to Sponsor Milwaukee IndyFest at the Milwaukee Mile June 15 & 16, 2012
Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced it will be a major and inaugural sponsor for the new Milwaukee IndyFest at the Milwaukee Mile June 15-16, 2012. The company will also be official hotel and catering partner and will be recognized as a Champion of the Community Partner for this summer’s event. The sponsorship announcement was made at a news conference today at the Pfister Hotel.

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02/16/2012
Hotel Phillips Renovation Featured in January/February 2012 Hotel Business Design
The Hotel Phillips located in Kansas City, Mo. and managed and owned by Marcus Hotels, recently completed a multi-million dollar property-wide renovation. Kimberley Miller, CEO of design firm Duncan Miller Ullmann discusses with Hotel Business Design the vision for the project and how maintaining the hotel’s elegant Art Deco design elements became an opportunity while adding touches of modern flair. The newly renovated Hotel Phillips reflects the vibrant feel of Kansas City in the 1930’s, coupled with the modern-day excitement of the 21st century. The hotel was originally opened in 1931 and continues to remain the city’s most elegant hotel.

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02/14/2012
Peggy Williams-Smith to Receive 2012 Wisconsin Business Hall of Fame Peak Performer Award
Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced that Peggy Williams-Smith, senior director, catering and event operations, will receive the 2012 Wisconsin Business Hall of Fame Peak Performer Award presented by Junior Achievement of Wisconsin. The award is designed to identify and recognize a Metro Milwaukee individual who has shown excellence in his or her field, along with a commitment to the community.

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02/10/2012
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa Receives AAA Four-Diamond Status for 15th Consecutive Year
Milwaukee, Wis., February 10, 2012. . . . .Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced that the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wis. has received AAA Four-Diamond status for the 15th consecutive year. The company’s 1,300 acre resort was first honored with this recognition in 1998.

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02/07/2012
The Pfister® Hotel Ranked Among Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the U.S. by TripAdvisor®
Milwaukee, Wis., February 7, 2012. . . . .Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), announced the company’s premier downtown Milwaukee hotel, The Pfister, was ranked among the Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the United States in TripAdvisor’s10th Annual 2012 Travelers’ Choice Awards. This is the first year The Pfister Hotel has been recognized by TripAdvisor in the luxury hotels category.

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01/06/2012
Bill Reynolds, Senior Managing Director of MCS Capital LLC, is featured in Hotel Business
Bill Reynolds, Senior Managing Director of MCS Capital LLC, is featured in Hotel Business "People of 2012.” Reynolds discusses how he arrived at The Marcus Corporation, his strategy for MCS Capital and the changes ahead in the industry.

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12/07/2011
Marcus Hotels & Resorts Mason Street Grill Concept featured in Hotels Magazine December 2011 Issue
Mason Street Grill, Marcus Hotels & Resorts’ American Grill restaurant concept is featured in the article titled “Money Hungry” in the December 2011 issue of Hotels Magazine. Keith Halfmann, vice president of operations for the company discusses profitability for the concept and how it has remained the successful go-to restaurant in downtown Milwaukee, Wis. as part of The Pfister Hotel.

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12/05/2011
Marcus Hotels & Resorts Honors Seven Properties with Awards of Excellence
Milwaukee, Wis., December 5, 2011. . . . .Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), presented awards to seven of its properties at the company’s annual 2011 Leadership Conference at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wis. in November. The properties were recognized as exceptional examples of Marcus Hotels & Resorts’ “Core Values in Action.”

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11/08/2011
Keith Halfmann Featured in Hotel Executive November 2011 Issue – Success Through Sustainability
Keith Halfmann, vice president of operations for Marcus Hotels & Resorts discusses with readers how to turn a hotel restaurant into a profitable destination in the November issue of Hotel Executive. In the article, he discusses how passionate owners and operators should view their restaurant as an opportunity to increase the bottom line and engage the local community. He addresses questions such as how do operators make their restaurant or lounge sustainable? How do they successfully draw-in out-of-town guests while also capturing added revenues from the local residents? And how do they transform their restaurant into a destination? Please read Keith’s article for great tips and insights!

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10/31/2011
MARCUS HOTELS & RESORTS COMPLETES RENOVATION OF THE HOTEL PHILLIPS IN KANSAS CITY, MO.
Milwaukee, Wis., November 1, 2011. . . . .Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced the completion of a multi-million dollar property-wide renovation of the historic Hotel Phillips in downtown Kansas City, Mo.

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10/21/2011
THE MARCUS CORPORATION ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION OF BILL OTTO
Milwaukee, Wis., October 21, 2011. . . . .The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS) today announced the resignation of Bill Otto, president of Marcus Hotels and Resorts. Otto, who has been with Marcus Hotels for 19 years, expanded the division from a few properties to a company with a broad geographic reach.

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10/17/2011
MARCUS(R) HOTELS AND RESORTS CELEBRATES THE CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF THE SKIRVIN HILTON HOTEL IN OKLAHOMA CIT
Milwaukee, Wis., October 17, 2011. . . . .Marcus(R) Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced the 100th anniversary celebration of The Skirvin Hilton Hotel in Oklahoma City, Okla. In 2007, Marcus Hotels & Resorts completed a $55 million renovation and restoration of this historic landmark, returning the property to its former glory as the social center of Oklahoma City.

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