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05.30.12 |
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. Tweet this: @HiltonMadison completes multi-million dollar renovation “The Hilton Madison Monona Terrace has been the city’s first choice for business and leisure travelers since it opened in 2001. The recently completed renovation ensures we maintain our excellent reputation and provide an even higher level of service and amenities for our guests. The updated renovations are focused on providing an upscale, urban and residential feel to the rooms and public spaces, while exceeding Hilton’s design specifications,” said Bob Caston, general manager. Guestroom renovations include a new layout with a sleek, clean look. New furnishings include mahogany dressers and desks featuring media hub connectivity, new carpeting and in-room guest safes. All guest rooms have been upgraded with decorative lighting, refrigerators and the Hilton Serenity Bed Collection for ultimate relaxation and comfort. Additional renovations include converting eight standard guest rooms to Jr. Deluxe Lakeview Suites with privacy walls to create a separate seating and sleeping area. The hotel’s three Presidential Suites have also been completely remodeled and updated with the latest technology and guest comforts. Caston said the renovations also included expanding the hotel’s technology infrastructure to provide convenient accessibility around-the-clock. “Each guestroom is now equipped with a media hub that connects a guest’s laptop or mobile device to the in-room television, essentially transforming it into their own personal entertainment center. Our lobby area and Jr. Deluxe Lakeview Suites have been remodeled with custom C-shaped tables for easy laptop use, featuring enhanced connectivity and built-in charging stations for convenience. Our guests can enjoy Wi-Fi from a comfortable seat in the lobby while doing business or just relaxing. We look forward to building on our position as the leading hotel in the city.” The Hilton Madison is located on the shimmering shores of Lake Monona, one block from the state capitol building and in the heart of Madison’s dining, shopping, entertainment, art and theatre districts. The property is connected to the Monona Terrace Convention Center, making it the premier location for business meetings and social gatherings. Located in the Hilton Madison, the award-winning Capitol ChopHouse is Madison’s power lunch spot and features great steaks and seafood. The menu offers organic and natural foods with local ingredients purchased from farmers’ markets throughout the area. The Hilton Madison was named the best hotel by Madison Magazine in 2011 and received the Planners Choice Award fromMeeting News, among other recognitions. Reservations can be made by calling 866-403-8838. For more information, visitwww.hiltonmadison.com. About Marcus Hotels & Resorts Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns or manages 18 hotels, resorts and other properties in nine states. A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historical renovations. The company’s portfolio includes a wide variety of properties including city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts and branded first-class hotels. For more information on the latest news and updates, please visit: https://media.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter(@MarcusHotels). About The Marcus Corporation Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., The Marcus Corporation is a leader in the lodging and entertainment industries, with significant company-owned real estate assets. In addition to its Marcus Hotels & Resorts division, the company’s movie theatre division, Marcus Theatres®, is the sixth largest theatre circuit in the United States and currently owns or operates 694 screens at 56 locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and Ohio. For more information, visit the company’s web site at www.marcuscorp.com.
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05.22.12 |
Marcus Hotels & Resorts Announces Milwaukee IndyFest Activities Beginning May 29
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. Super Speedway Film Showing May 29 at The Majestic Cinema with Michael Andretti On Tuesday, May 29, 2012, organizers will show Super Speedway at the Marcus Majestic Cinema in Brookfield at 7:20 p.m. The film will be introduced by Michael Andretti and New York Times Best-Selling author, Jade Gurss. After the showing, Andretti will conduct a special Q&A session about his role in the film and discuss his anticipation for Milwaukee IndyFest. General admission tickets for the film are $15.00 and can be purchased at the Majestic Cinema box office or online athttp://www.marcustheatres.com/Movie/MovieDetail/64582. The racing documentary, Super Speedway, follows the Newman-Haas racing team (Andretti) during the 1996 season and captures the process of building, testing and racing. Starring Paul Newman, Richard Garneau, Jim Paulson and race car drivers Jeff Andretti, Mario Andretti, Michael Andretti,Christian Fittipaldi and Carl Hass, the movie includes extensive race speed on-track footage, including some pre-race footage with a full squad of cars. “I am thrilled to revisit the filming of ‘Super Speedway’ with Milwaukee fans,” said Michael Andretti. “The film does a great job of capturing the IndyCar racing experience and all the challenges and triumphs along the way. This is a great film for kids, adults and families to enjoy!”
For more information on the movie showing at the Majestic Cinema, please visit: www.marcustheatres.com/andretti
Milwaukee IndyFest Street Party June 14 adjacent to the Hilton Milwaukee The highly anticipated Milwaukee IndyFest Street Party will take place June 14, 2012 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the parking lot located on 5thand Wisconsin streets across from the Hilton Milwaukee Hotel. The street party is free to all participants. The Street Party will feature:
All registration fees for the car show and 5% of food and beverage purchases will be donated to the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. Guests are encouraged to bring their own grills and seating. An “After Party” including drink specials will take place at the Miller Time Pub in the Hilton Milwaukee at 10 p.m., featuring live music by Shakedown.
For more information on the Milwaukee IndyFest Street Party, please visit: http://www.indyfeststreetparty.com.
Overnight Packages for IndyFest Weekend Overnight packages are still on sale for this exciting race weekend! Book with Marcus Hotels to receive exclusive access to IndyFest events and shuttle transportation throughout IndyFest weekend. One Night Room Only Package starting at $194 ($238 value):
One Night VIP Package starting at $414 ($598 value):
Additional Marcus Club passes can be purchased for $175 per person at the time of reservation, onsite at the Milwaukee Mile, or at www.milwaukeeindyfest.com. Additional 1 and 2 night package options are available and can be booked at www.mkepackages/indyfestor by calling 1-877-704-5327. Hotel packages do not include Grandstand race tickets which can purchased separately online at the Milwaukee IndyFest website: www.milwaukeeindyfest.com. Corporate Opportunities Companies interested in sponsorships and hospitality tents should please contact Braden Hurley at 317-872-2700 x265 or atbraden.hurley@andrettisportsmarketing.com. For more information on the latest news and updates from Marcus Hotels & Resorts, please visit:https://media.marcushotels.com. About Marcus Hotels & Resorts Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns or manages 18 hotels, resorts and other properties in nine states. A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historical renovations. The company’s portfolio includes a wide variety of properties including city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts and branded first-class hotels. For more information, please visit www.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels).
About Andretti Sports Marketing Wisconsin Andretti Sports Marketing Wisconsin, LLC is a subsidiary of Andretti Sports Marketing, LLC. Based in Indianapolis with regional offices in Toronto, New York and Fort Lauderdale, Andretti Sports Marketing, LLC manages turn-key marketing solutions that drive targeted return-on-investment for its professional sports marketing clients. Led by racing legend Michael Andretti, Andretti Sports Marketing collaborates with MDC Partners’ agencies, blending a winning formula for corporations leveraging their brands within the sports marketing industry and to provide a seamless North American activation footprint. For more information on Andretti Sports Marketing, visit http://www.andrettisportsmarketing.com. |
05.08.12 |
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. Milwaukee IndyFest Street Party Event at the Hilton Milwaukee The festivities will kick off Thursday, June 14 with a block party featuring live music by The Toys. The block party is free to the public and will take place across from the Hilton Milwaukee in the parking lot on 5thand Wisconsin. The Milwaukee IndyFest Street Party will feature a car show, House of Harley-Davidson parade, Indy race car driver appearances, food trucks, beer stations and more. Chris Anderson, senior vice president at Marcus Hotels, says “This is a great way to start the summer festival season. We love that the Andretti family is bringing the IndyCar races back to Milwaukee and gives us a good reason to throw a party.” IndyFest Events at Milwaukee Mile Activities on Friday, June 15 include practice and qualifying for the IZOD IndyCar Series, in addition to a Battle of the Bands concert in the infield. Super Saturday, June 16 includes pre-race pageantry and the Milwaukee IndyFest 225 race beginning at 12 p.m. noon. After the race on Saturday, fans can enjoy the popular band, Smash Mouth, in concert on the infield stage. Overnight Packages for IndyFest Weekend Marcus Hotels offers exclusive access and shuttle transportation for IndyFest weekend, with value-priced packages at both the Hilton Milwaukee and Pfister Hotels. One Night Room Only Package starting at $194 ($238 value):
One Night VIP Package starting at $414 ($598 value):
Additional Marcus Club passes can be purchased for $175 per person at the time of reservation, onsite at the Milwaukee Mile, or at www.milwaukeeindyfest.com. Additional 1 and 2 night package options are available and can be booked at www.mkepackages/indyfest or by calling 1-877-704-5327. Hotel packages do not include Grandstand race tickets which can purchased separately online at the Milwaukee IndyFest website: www.milwaukeeindyfest.com. Corporate Opportunities Companies interested in sponsorships and hospitality tents should please contact Braden Hurley at 317-872-2700 x265 or atbraden.hurley@andrettisportsmarketing.com. For more information on the latest news and updates from Marcus Hotels & Resorts, please visit:https://media.marcushotels.com. About Marcus Hotels & Resorts Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns or manages 18 hotels, resorts and other properties in nine states. A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historical renovations. The company’s portfolio includes a wide variety of properties including city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts and branded first-class hotels. For more information, please visit www.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels). About Andretti Sports Marketing Wisconsin Andretti Sports Marketing Wisconsin, LLC is a subsidiary of Andretti Sports Marketing, LLC. Based in Indianapolis with regional offices in Toronto, New York and Fort Lauderdale, Andretti Sports Marketing, LLC manages turn-key marketing solutions that drive targeted return-on-investment for its professional sports marketing clients. Led by racing legend Michael Andretti, Andretti Sports Marketing collaborates with MDC Partners’ agencies, blending a winning formula for corporations leveraging their brands within the sports marketing industry and to provide a seamless North American activation footprint. For more information on Andretti Sports Marketing, visit http://www.andrettisportsmarketing.com. |
04.30.12 |
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. Link to Article: http://hotelexecutive.com/business_review/3045/delivering-high-impact-operational-efficiencies-through-mobile-applications About Marcus Hotels & Resorts Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns or manages 18 hotels, resorts and other properties in nine states. A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historical renovations. The company’s portfolio includes a wide variety of properties including city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts and branded first-class hotels. For more information visit: www.marcushotels.com. |
04.03.12 |
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. Tweet this: @Hilton494France Recognized as @HiltonOnline 2011 Brand Award of Excellence Recipient http:/bit.ly/GRQtTm “It is an honor to receive this extraordinary award from Hilton Hotels & Resorts,” said Gary Gentile, senior vice president of operations at Marcus Hotels & Resorts. “We are pleased that travelers appreciate the high level of operational excellence our teams strive for every day. We are proud to have earned this recognition and look forward to continuing to deliver exceptional service to our guests.” Hilton Hotels & Resorts established the 2011 Brand Award of Excellence recognition to identify its top properties worldwide. To create the 2011 Brand Award of Excellence standards, Hilton Hotels & Resorts looked for outstanding performers in the areas of loyalty, service, condition and cleanliness based on both Service And Loyalty Tracking (SALT) from guest feedback surveys and Quality Assurance (QA) scores. For the complete listing of Hilton Hotels & Resorts 2011 Brand Award of Excellence recipients, please visit: http://www.hiltonglobalnews.com/assets/Oneoffs/Docs/BrandAwards/Hilton_BrandAward_AM.pdf. For more information on the Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington Hotel, please visit http://www.bloomingtonhilton.com/index.asp. For more information on the latest news and updates from Marcus Hotels & Resorts, please visit:https://media.marcushotels.com. About Marcus Hotels & Resorts Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns or manages 18 hotels, resorts and other properties in nine states. A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historical renovations. The company’s portfolio includes a wide variety of properties including city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts and branded first-class hotels. For more information, please visit www.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels).
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03.19.12 |
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. Tweet this: @SkirvinHilton Ranked Among 2012 Best Hotels in USA by @USNews World Report http://bit.ly/zJygWk “We are delighted to receive this exceptional award,” said Gregory S. Marcus, president and chief executive officer of The Marcus Corporation. “Having restored this historic landmark to its prominence as the business and social center of Oklahoma City, it’s gratifying to know that travelers and guests alike find value in the high-quality services and amenities we strive to offer our guests every day. We are proud to have earned these national rankings – and proud to continue to deliver exceptional service to our guests.” U.S. Newsestablished Best Hotels to identify the top properties across the country. To create the 2012 rankings, U.S. Newsevaluated the strength of accolades and ratings that elite hotels received from major travel publications, as well as travelers, to identify hotels that are loved by experts and consumers alike. “With well over 1,500 four-and five-star hotels in the United States, travelers have a wealth of luxury options,” said Chad Smolinski, vice president of rankings and reviews at U.S. News & World Report.“Our Best Hotels rankings are a great resource for travelers who want to know which hotels are favorites of both the experts and travelers like them.” For the U.S. News rankings of the 2012 Best Hotels, please visit: http://travel.usnews.com/Hotels/USA/. For more information on The Skirvin Hilton Hotel, please visit http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/OKCSKHF-The-Skirvin-Hilton-Oklahoma-City-Oklahoma/index.do. For more information on the latest news and updates from Marcus Hotels & Resorts, please visit:https://media.marcushotels.com. About Marcus Hotels & Resorts Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns or manages 18 hotels, resorts and other properties in nine states. A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historical renovations. The company’s portfolio includes a wide variety of properties including city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts and branded first-class hotels. For more information, please visit www.marcushotels.comand follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels).
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03.19.12 |
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. View Full Article Here: http://www.lodgingmagazine.com/pastissues/pastissues/ef33e438-9d6a-4057-85c0-735b21443584.aspx About Marcus Hotels & Resorts Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns or manages 18 hotels, resorts and other properties in nine states. A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historical renovations. The company’s portfolio includes a wide variety of properties including city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts and branded first-class hotels. For more information visit: www.marcushotels.com. |
03.16.12 |
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. About Marcus Hotels & Resorts Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns or manages 18 hotels, resorts and other properties in nine states. A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historical renovations. The company’s portfolio includes a wide variety of properties including city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts and branded first-class hotels. For more information visit: www.marcushotels.com. |
03.01.12 |
Marcus Hotels & Resorts to Sponsor Milwaukee IndyFest at the Milwaukee Mile June 15 & 16, 2012
MILWAUKEE, March 1, 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. Andretti Sports Marketing Wisconsin, led by IndyCar team owner Michael Andretti, is bringing back the IZOD IndyCar Series to the historic Wisconsin State Fair Park, in addition to a concert and other exciting entertainment events. Andretti has won at the Milwaukee Mile five times as a driver and three times as an owner. “We are very excited to be a major sponsor of the all-new Milwaukee IndyFest at the Milwaukee Mile. The addition of the Andretti Autosport family to this event will make it bigger and better than ever. Milwaukee IndyFest will generate national attention for Milwaukee and create added demand for the many attractions the city has to offer. With a passion and legacy for racing, the Andretti team will transform this event into a first-class race and make those that call the Milwaukee area home very proud,” said Chris Anderson, senior vice president, sales, marketing and brand development for Marcus Hotels & Resorts. “Marcus Hotels & Resorts has been a leader and icon in the Milwaukee community for three generations,” said Michael Andretti, CEO of Andretti Sports Marketing. “Milwaukee IndyFest is pleased to partner with such a distinguished company and appreciate their support as we bring a thriving IndyCar race to Milwaukee. We identify with the excellence of the Marcus brand, and look forward to a long-term relationship.” Tickets for Milwaukee IndyFest go on sale today. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visitwww.Milwaukeemile.com. For more information on the latest news and updates from Marcus Hotels & Resorts, please visit:https://media.marcushotels.com. About Marcus Hotels & Resorts Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns or manages 18 hotels, resorts and other properties in nine states. A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historical renovations. The company’s portfolio includes a wide variety of properties including city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts and branded first-class hotels. For more information, please visit www.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels).
About Andretti Sports Marketing Wisconsin Andretti Sports Marketing Wisconsin, LLC is a subsidiary of Andretti Sports Marketing, LLC. Based in Indianapolis with regional offices in Toronto, New York and Fort Lauderdale, Andretti Sports Marketing, LLC manages turn-key marketing solutions that drive targeted return-on-investment for its professional sports marketing clients. Led by racing legend Michael Andretti, Andretti Sports Marketing collaborates with MDC Partners’ agencies, blending a winning formula for corporations leveraging their brands within the sports marketing industry and to provide a seamless North American activation footprint. For more information on Andretti Sports Marketing, visit http://www.andrettisportsmarketing.com.
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02.16.12 |
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. |
