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05/31/2012
MASON STREET GRILL BRINGING FRESHLY SOURCED MAINE LOBSTER TO DINERS
Mason Street Grill, Milwaukee’s quintessential neighborhood restaurant and lounge, announces the addition of several fresh lobster dishes to its spring/summer 2012 menu. Mason Street Grill is owned and managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts. Executive Chef Mark Weber, the mastermind behind Mason Street Grill’s mouthwatering cuisine, now adds a selection of lobster appetizers, salads and main courses to get lobster season off to a tasty start.

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02/28/2012
Michael Sawin Appointed to Executive Chef of the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
The AAA Four-Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa today announced the recent promotion of Michael Sawin to the position of Executive Chef. Chef Sawin originally began working at the resort as a sous chef in 2009, after spending over three decades in the hospitality industry. In his new position, Sawin will direct the daily culinary operations of the Grand Geneva Resort’s nine restaurants, including the award-winning Geneva ChopHouse Restaurant and Ristoranté Brissago.

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02/28/2012
Leslie Johnson Appointed to General Manager of the Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark
Marcus Hotels & Resorts today announced the appointment of Leslie Johnson, a four-year Marcus Hotels & Resorts veteran, as general manager of Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark in Lake Geneva, Wis.

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02/28/2012
Executive Chef Mark Weber of the Mason Street Grill Brings Back Fresh Florida Stone Crab First-Hand
Mason Street Grill's Executive Chef, Mark Weber, recently embarked on a Florida fishing expedition to learn first-hand what it is like to catch the most highly prized seafood delicacy available in the United States, the Florida Stone Crab. Best of all, he learned what it takes to get the claws back to Milwaukee, fresh and daily.

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02/23/2012
Allan Hant Appointed to General Manager of the Hilton Garden Inn-Houston Northwest
Houston, Texas, February 23, 2012. . . . . Marcus® Hotels & Resorts today announced that Allan Hant has been appointed general manager of the Hilton Garden Inn-Houston Northwest in Houston, Texas. Hant previously served as director of operations at the company’s Hotel Phillips in Kansas City, Mo. The Hilton Garden Inn-Houston Northwest at the Willowbrook Mall is owned by Hilcom Partners, LLC and managed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts.

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02/21/2012
The Pfister Hotel Names New York Fiber Artist Next Artist in Residence
Historic tradition meets today’s talent with The Pfister Hotel’s Artist-in-Residence program. Home to more Victorian Art than any other hotel in the world, the historic hotel,which is owned and managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, has hosted a popular artist residency program for the past three years. The Pfister’s selection committee has chosen Timothy Westbrook, an emerging fiber artist from New York, as its fourth artist in residence. He will move to Milwaukee for this opportunity and will work in The Pfister’s studio space beginning in April 2012, replacing current Pfister artist Shelby Keefe. Westbrook will remain at the hotel for one year.

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11/28/2011
Mason Street Grill Celebrates its 5th Anniversary with 5 Limited Time Offers
Mason Street Grill, located at 425 East Mason Street, is celebrating its 5th anniversary throughout the month of December with 5 limited time offers. It's hosting a party to kick off the month-long celebration on Dec. 8 that will feature live jazz, a champagne toast and complimentary cake.

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10/31/2011
GRAND GENEVA CELEBRATES 17 TH ANNUAL “CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY” FESTIVAL WITH SPECIAL ILLUMINATION CEREMONY
(LAKE GENEVA, WI; October 24, 2011)— On Sunday, November 20, 2011, the AAA Four Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa invites guests near and far to celebrate the magic of the holiday season at their annual Illumination Ceremony, when more than one million lights will brighten the resort’s 1,300-acre campus. Now in its 17th year, the ceremony marks the official beginning of the resort’s six week-long “Christmas in the Country” celebration, featuring a variety of festive events including a musical revue, a dazzling display of home-made gingerbread houses, and appearances from Santa himself.

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10/25/2011
GRAND GENEVA’S WELL SPA + SALON HEATS UP IN NOVEMBER
(LAKE GENEVA, WI; October 25, 2011) – In November, the AAA Four Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa will rejuvenate guests’ bodies and minds with hot fitness activities and spa treatments. Whether you’re hitting the gym or enjoying private time with your significant other, the team at the WELL Spa + Salon aims to help guests find balance and achieve WELLness.

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10/10/2011
LEGO® BRICK FUN RETURNS TO TIMBER RIDGE LODGE & WATERPARK
(LAKE GENEVA, WI; October 10, 2011)— In November, Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark is excited to welcome back internationally renowned LEGO® Brick artist Adam Reed Tucker for a weekend filled with fun and creative LEGO Brick building sessions. From November 11-13, Tucker will lead Timber Ridge guests in a variety of interactive seminars focused around LEGO Brick Artitecture™, and provide audience members with a “behind-the-scenes” look at his building process.

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09/22/2011
MARCUS HOTELS AND THE GRAND GENEVA PARTNER WITH HELMSBRISCOE FOR THE TIM CUP INVITATIONAL
(LAKE GENEVA, WI; September 22, 2011)— On September 10 and 11, 2011, the AAA Four Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa was the site of the Tim Cup Invitational, a networking and charity event hosted by Marcus Hotels and Resorts and HelmsBriscoe. To celebrate the strength of this partnership, $40,000 was bestowed to four different charities, each committed to making a difference in their communities.

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09/14/2011
GRAND GENEVA RESORT & SPA APPOINTS NEW FOOD AND BEVERAGE DIRECTOR
(LAKE GENEVA, WI; September 14, 2011)— The AAA Four Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Jurgen Hummel as its new Director of Food and Beverage. A native of Offenburg, Germany; Hummel brings more than twenty-five years of industry experience to the resort. In this position, Hummel will manage all aspects of Grand Geneva's numerous dining facilities, including the resort’s award-winning Geneva ChopHouse Restaurant and Ristorante Brissago. Hummel will also supervise the resort’s staff of 400 food and beverage employees.

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09/01/2011
THE SKIRVIN HOTEL CELEBRATES 100 YEARS
A Full Week of Events Planned to Commemorate This Once in a Lifetime Event

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06/01/2011
TIMBER RIDGE LODGE & WATERPARK ANNOUNCES NEW SUMMER PACKAGES WITH LEGO CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL ADAM REED TUCKER
(LAKE GENEVA, WI; June 1, 2011)—This summer, Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark is excited to continue its partnership with Adam Reed Tucker, an internationally renowned LEGO artist known for his artistic interpretations of architectural landmarks around the world. One of only 12 LEGO Certified Professionals worldwide, Tucker will return to the resort as a featured expert to host two new Mastering the LEGO Brick sessions in June and August.

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05/18/2011
GRAND GENEVA ANNOUNCES NEW SUMMER PACKAGES
(LAKE GENEVA, WI; May 18, 2011) – Sunny days have returned at the AAA Four Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa! To celebrate the return of balmy temperatures and blue skies, the Grand Geneva is pleased to announce new packages, designed specifically with summer travelers in mind. Guests who visit the Grand Geneva this season can experience a variety of outdoor adventures, from splashing in the spacious pool to hitting the links on one of the resort’s award-winning golf courses, while enjoying comfortable accommodations and stunning surroundings.

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05/01/2011
Hotel Phillips Begins Multi-Million Dollar Renovation
Kansas City, Mo. (May 2011) --- The Hotel Phillips in downtown Kansas City has begun a property wide multi-million dollar renovation. The well-respected international design firm Duncan·Miller·Ullmann, designers of Hotel ZaZa and other experiential properties, is overseeing all aspects of the exterior and interior renovations. The renovation will meticulously accent and preserve the hotel’s unique, elegant Art Deco design elements while adding high quality comforts that cater to today’s travelers. When the renovation is completed, Hotel Phillips will reflect the vibrant feel of Kansas City’s 12th Street back in the 1930’s with the excitement of this downtown city in the 21st century.

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