Readers voted for their favorite wedding vendors in magazine’s tenth annual ‘Best of’ awards.

Green Lake, Wis. – July 30, 2015 – The latest issue of Wisconsin Bride magazine will have newlyweds all across the country choosing Heidel House Resort & Spa as their destination of choice for their honeymoon. For the second year in a row, Heidel House Resort & Spa is the winner of Wisconsin Bride magazine’s Best Honeymoon in Wisconsin, as part of its annual reader’s choice awards.

“It is an honor to be chosen as Best Honeymoon in Wisconsin by the readers of Wisconsin Bride, ” said Star Irvin, catering manager. “Our hope is that our newlyweds embark upon their new lives together with a wealth of romantic memories to cherish in the years to come.”

Over the ten years that Wisconsin Bride has published these annual awards, Heidel House has been recognized in many previous years. From 2006 to 2009 and 2014, the resort was awarded Favorite Wisconsin Honeymoon. Additionally, in 2010, Heidel House received Best Wedding Night Hotel.

What makes Heidel House a great honeymoon destination? In addition to the beautiful lakefront views, newlyweds can choose from a wide range of activities, including boating, jet skiing and nearby golfing as well as lakeside dining at Grey Rock , a morning or afternoon cruise aboard the hotel’s very own 60 foot yacht and relaxing and pampering at the award-winning Evensong Spa.

Heidel House welcomes all guests to enjoy that newlywed feel, no matter how long ago they said, “I do” with The Honeymoon Anytime package. This romantic package includes overnight accommodations, two 50-minute Evensong Spa massages of choice, a 20 percent discount on additional spa services and complimentary access to Evensong’s meditation labyrinth, eucalyptus steam room, whirlpools, and luxurious relaxation room. Additionally, guests receive specialty chocolates, a seasonal flower bouquet and two chocolate martinis.

For more information on romantic packages or weddings, please call 800.444.2812 or visit www.heidelhouse.com.

To view the complete list of winners and finalists in Wisconsin Bride magazine’s Best of 2015 reader’s choice awards, please visit: http://wibride.com/best/wisconsin-brides-best-2015-winners

Heidel House Resort & Spa is managed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts. For the latest news and updates from Marcus Hotels & Resorts, please visit https://media.marcushotels.com.

About Heidel House Resort & Spa
Since welcoming its first guests on a snowy New Year’s Eve in 1945, Heidel House Resort & Spa has become a year-round Midwestern destination offering both summer and winter activities. Nestled on 20 wooded acres along the shores of Wisconsin’s deepest inland lake, this full-service resort offers numerous amenities including 177 guest rooms, 18,000 square feet of meeting space, lakeside dining at Grey Rock restaurant and luxurious spa services at the award-winning Evensong Spa. Selected as the 2015 Best Honeymoon Location in Wisconsin by Wisconsin Bride magazine, Heidel House is a favorite destination for weddings and social gatherings, in addition to offering a scenic setting for business and leisure travelers alike. For more information, please visit www.heidelhouse.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

About Marcus Hotels & Resorts

Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation, owns and/or manages 20 hotels, resorts and other properties in 11 states.  A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historic 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).

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“Turn On the AC” Summer Promotion Marks the Opening of this New Marriott Brand in Chicago

CHICAGO – While Summer travelers coast-to-coast are searching for last-minute travel destinations, AC Hotel Chicago Downtown is turning up the heat, or rather, they are turning up AC to attract guests nationwide. Located in the heart of downtown Chicago and owned and managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, AC Hotel Chicago Downtown is offering a special deal this August for guests who need to “turn up the AC” and escape the dog days of summer with some of the summer’s hottest sales.

For the entire month of August, on days the temperature reaches 95 degrees, the AC Hotel Chicago Downtown will be offering rooms at a special discounted rate of $95. Guests will also be greeted with complimentary chilled prosecco in their room upon arrival. However, travelers will need to be sure to get it while it’s hot: this deal will go quickly and there are only a limited number of rooms available. To book the package, click here

Additional Amenities

Guests looking to cool off at the hotel will have numerous amenities available to them during their stay. The eight story hotel also offers outdoor terraces with views of the city, a fifth floor outdoor patio and indoor pool, along with a state of the art fitness center. With complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, guests can enjoy all the comforts of home without ever having to step outside in the heat.

A New Breed of Hotel

Located in the heart of Chicago’s thriving River North neighborhood on the corner of Rush and Ontario, the new lifestyle hotel is AC Hotels by Marriott’s fourth property in North America and second in the Midwest, following the brand’s debut in New Orleans, and is part of a growing portfolio of over 50 hotels expected to open in the next few years in the U.S. and Latin America.

AC Hotel is part of a new breed of lifestyle hotels targeting millennial and business travelers worldwide. Inspired by the fashion houses of Milan and blending European style with minimalist design, AC Hotels create a comfortable atmosphere for guests and an unfussy alternative to the one-size-fits-all hotel. Based on a belief that purposeful design improves lives, each guest room carefully curates the items that guests need and edit what they don’t. The result is elegant yet unpretentious style, innovative “Beverage & Food” programming and locally inspired experiences to guests and locals.

Images and logos can be downloaded here.

Terms and Conditions

Limited number of rooms are available for this promotion. Tax is additional. Offer does not apply to groups of 10 or more rooms. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotions. Blackout dates may apply. Advance reservations required. Other restrictions apply. Rates are per room, per night and based on availability at the time of reservations.

To learn more about AC Hotels by Marriott or to book your experience at AC Hotel Chicago, visit: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chiac-ac-hotel-chicago-downtown.mi

For more information on the latest news and updates from Marcus Hotels & Resorts, please visit: https://media.marcushotels.com

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About Marcus Hotels & Resorts

Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns and/or manages 20 hotels, resorts and other properties in 11 states.  A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historic 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.

About AC Hotels by Marriott

AC Hotels by Marriott is a lifestyle brand within the Marriott International global portfolio of 19 brands. AC Hotels currently offers a portfolio of more than 75 select service hotels throughout Spain, Italy, Portugal, Denmark and France, along with Washington D.C., New Orleans, Kansas City and Chicago in the United States. Growth plans for the brand include the opening of its next North American locations in Miami Beach and Boston this year, as well as more than 50 additional hotels set to open within the next three years throughout the U.S. and Latin America.

Marriott International’s luxury and lifestyle brands portfolio currently includes The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, EDITION, JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, the Autograph Collection, Renaissance Hotels, AC Hotels by Marriott and Moxy Hotels. Accounting for approximately 25 percent of the company’s system-wide pipeline, Marriott expects to add more than 200 luxury and lifestyle hotel projects over the next several years, reflecting over $15 billion of investment by the company’s owners and franchisees.

About Marriott International

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories.  Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, Bulgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and Moxy Hotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com.

Note on forward-looking statements: Marriott International’s growth expectations for AC Hotels by Marriott and its portfolio of luxury and lifestyle brands and expected owner and franchisee investments are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including changes in market conditions, supply and demand changes for hotel rooms, the availability of capital to finance hotel growth and refurbishment, and other applicable “Risk Factors” that Marriott International discloses in its most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q, any of which could delay or prevent hotel openings or otherwise cause actual unit growth or owner and franchisee investment to be different than we anticipate.  We make these forward-looking statements as of the date of this press release, and undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Hotels, cialis Conference Centers, CVB’s and National Tourist Offices as selected by meeting professional nationwide

Secaucus, NJ (August 2015) – The Grand Geneva Resort & Spa has been named one of the best Hotel and Resorts and has received a prestigious Pinnacle Award from Successful Meetings. The 2015 Pinnacle Awards are the mark of excellence for meeting destinations, hotels and conference centers. The awarded organizations have done an outstanding job servicing their meetings, incentive travel programs, trade shows and conventions during the previous year.

For over 30 years, the Pinnacle Award has earned a reputation as the most credible and prestigious symbol of excellence among meeting professionals and travel suppliers alike.

Readers of Successful Meetings – professionals who are decision makers for planning meetings, events, conferences, and incentive programs– voted for the winners of the Pinnacle Awards via online ballots and gave feedback based on their professional experiences worldwide for the top hotels, conference centers, and CVBs. All winners will be listed in Successful Meetings’ annual Pinnacle Registry, published in August – and online at www.successfulmeetings.com/pinnacle.

About Successful Meetings:
From basic concepts to advanced strategies, Successful Meetings has the indispensable knowledge—the insider tips and industry essentials—that any professional charged with planning a meeting needs in order to organize valuable, productive and inspiring events.  Successful Meetings reaches these decision-making “meeting owners” through print, digital, and face-to-face events. Successful Meetings is a monthly magazine and web-site with in-depth interviews, case studies, features, and special supplements. SuccessfulMeetings.com is the 24/7 portal for information and news effecting the industry. For more information on Successful Meetings, please visit www.successfulmeetings.com. Successful Meetings is owned by Northstar Travel Media, LLC.

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Summer Activities Have Kicked Off at the Resort’s Year-round Adventure Center

LAKE GENEVA, Wis. (July 22, 2015) — The AAA Four-Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, owned and managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, recently opened The Adventure Center – offering resort and destination adventures throughout the year.

“The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva has always offered numerous activities for guests each year including skiing, snowboarding, the annual Snocross races, among other events,” said Director of Ski Operations Chad Hart. “Adding The Adventure Center to the resort’s offerings allows our guests even more of a variety of activities throughout the year. We are excited for guests of all ages to find their adventure during their visit.”

Activities at The Adventure Center include:

• Mountain Biking: Eight and a half miles of trails, ranging from easy to expert
• Mountain Bike Rentals (adults and kids): Offered for two, four, six and eight hours. Helmets included
• Hiking: Two trails offered – easy and moderate
• 18-Hole Disc Golf: Map and score card included

Additional adventures include six slacklines, two sand volleyball courts, archery (reservations required) and more. For guests and locals seeking a recreational or picnic area for the summer will find both at the new Adventure Center. Entrance fees for individuals is $5 and $10 for families.

The Adventure Center is also available to groups seeking outdoor activities during their stay. Group reservations can be made for mountain biking, guided hikes, sand volleyball, lawn games, disc golf and slackline courses.

The Adventure Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (with last rentals at 3 p.m.) daily. Prices for activities vary and season passes are available for guests wanting to enjoy year-long activities at The Mountain Top and The Adventure Center. For more information please visit www.grandgeneva.com or call (800) 558-3417.

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About Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is an award-winning all-seasons resort set on 1,300 acres in the legendary southeastern Wisconsin community of Lake Geneva, just 90 minutes from Chicago and 50 minutes from Milwaukee. The property features 355 guest rooms; WELL Spa + Salon; two championship 18-hole golf courses; The Mountain Top, a three-chair/18-run ski and snowboard facility; 62,000 square feet of meeting and convention space and three restaurants. For more information, please visit www.grandgeneva.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@Grand_Geneva). For more information or to reserve accommodations at Grand Geneva, please call 800.558.3417 or visit www.grandgeneva.com.

About Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns and/or manages 20 hotels, resorts and other properties in 11 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). For more information on the latest news and updates from Marcus Hotels & Resorts, please visit: https://media.marcushotels.com.

Guests and Local Residents Can Experience the Thrill of the World’s First Premium Electric Sedan

LAKE GENEVA, Wis. (June 15, 2015) — The AAA Four-Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, owned and managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, will provide guests and local residents of the Lake Geneva area the opportunity to experience the first premium electric sedan, Model S. Complimentary appointments are available for guests June 26 and June 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

“We are thrilled to have Tesla on property to showcase the Model S to guests and friends in the community,” said Tom Mason, general manager of Grand Geneva. “We’re always looking for ways to provide an exceptional guest experience and promote environmental responsibility and this partnership with Tesla is the perfect combination of the two.”

Recognized around the world for its design and performance, cialis  Model S offers a drive experience that liken it to the world’s most impressive sports cars, provides passenger and cargo capacity rivaling an SUV and holds the highest possible safety ratings.. During the event, a Tesla Product Specialist will accompany all drivers to ensure guests optimize their time in Model S. Guests may bring up to two passengers to experience the test drive. Appointments are required and can be made here.

Grand Geneva, along with Marcus Hotels & Resorts, introduced Tesla High Power Charging Stations at the property last year, providing guests with electric cars the opportunity to charge their vehicles with ease. The Tesla High Power Wall Connector offers more than twice the power of typical charging stations, adding up to 58 miles of range to the Model S in just one hour.

For more information please visit www.grandgeneva.com or call (800) 558-3417.

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About Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is an award-winning all-seasons resort set on 1,300 acres in the legendary southeastern Wisconsin community of Lake Geneva, just 90 minutes from Chicago and 50 minutes from Milwaukee. The property features 355 guest rooms; WELL Spa + Salon; two championship 18-hole golf courses; The Mountain Top, a three-chair/18-run ski and snowboard facility; 62,000 square feet of meeting and convention space and three restaurants. For more information, please visit www.grandgeneva.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@Grand_Geneva). For more information or to reserve accommodations at Grand Geneva, please call 800.558.3417 or visit www.grandgeneva.com.

About Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns and/or manages 20 hotels, resorts and other properties in 11 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). For more information on the latest news and updates from Marcus Hotels & Resorts, please visit: https://media.marcushotels.com.

About Tesla
Tesla Energy’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) goal is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable transport with a full range of increasingly affordable electric cars. California-based Tesla designs and manufactures electric vehicles as well as renewable energy storage. Tesla has delivered nearly 70,000 electric vehicles to customers worldwide.

Come for the Farmers’ Market- Stay for Brunch!

Madison, Wis., May 5, 2015. . . . .Capitol ChopHouse, located adjacent to the Hilton Madison Monona Terrace, will host a Farmer’s Market Inspired Brunch every Saturday and Sunday beginning now through September, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  The menu, crafted by Chef Anthony Lemens, features all local ingredients, bottomless mimosas and specialty-crafted cocktails.  Outdoor seating will also be available for diners who enjoy dining al fresco during the warm, summer months.

“The inspiration behind our brunch was developed around The Dane County Farmers’ Market on Capitol Square, which is one of the largest producer-only farmers’ markets in the country featuring approximately 300 vendors throughout the year.  We are excited to now provide guests and residents a great weekend brunch offering to enjoy either before or after visiting the market on Saturdays, or while relaxing on Sundays.  Our menu features a wide selection of brunch favorites, seafood options, and sandwiches – all carefully selected and prepared with local ingredients from many local purveyors,” said Chef Lemens.

“Madison diners want fresh, local and flavorful dishes and the Farmer’s Market is just a few blocks away, which makes it easy to incorporate fresh and local into our menu. We are proud to partner with so many quality Madison and Wisconsin-area producers,” added Lemens.

Local purveyors Capitol ChopHouse partners with include: Gitto Organic Farm, Black Earth Farm, Holland’s Family Farm, Hickory Hill Farm, Willow Creek Farm, Roth Kase Cheese, Hooks Cheese, Roelli Cheese, Carr Valley Cheese, Uplands Cheese, Kickapoo Coffee, RP’s Pasta, Underground Meats, Quince and Apple, Real Wisconsin Pizza Company, Super Charged Foods, Clean Fresh Food, KP Simply Fresh Aquaponics Farm, Old Sugar Distillery and Patz Maple and Honey Farms.

Brunch menu entrees include open faced hash browns, bananas foster French toast, beef short rib benedict, chorizo & egg tostada, malted milk pancakes and farmers’ market hash. Appetizers such as tomato & mozzarella salad, fresh oysters, smoked salmon fritters, Wisconsin cheese and charcuterie boards and salads are also available.  Unique and hand-crafted specialty cocktails will be served including bottomless mimosas, surf and turf bloody mary, pineapplemint mojito, gin dream and the capitol Bellini.  The brunch also features a children’s menu, as well as a wide assortment of coffee drinks, beer choices and wines available by the glass or bottle.

Capital ChopHouse is located at 9 East Wilson Street, Madison, Wis.  For reservations, please visit opentable.com or call 608-225-0165.  Please also visit http://www.chophouse411.com/chophouse_pdf/CCH_Brunch2015.pdf  to view the complete Farmers’ Market Brunch menu or visit: www.capitolchophouse.com.

About Capitol ChopHouse

Located adjacent to 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.  For more information, visit www.capitolchophouse.com.

The 2015 Golf Season Kicks Off with New Packages and Two Golf Classics to Honor the Local and Regional Golf Community

LAKE GENEVA, Wis. (March 27, 2015) — The AAA Four-Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, owned and managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, will kick off the 2015 golf season on March 28, 2015. In addition, Grand Geneva has set the dates for the inaugural Spring Golf Classic for Sunday, May 31, 2015, and the second annual Fall Golf Classic will take place Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015. Both 18-hole tournaments will be held on the award-winning Brute course.

“Not only are we eager for golf season to commence, but we’re excited to host two Golf Classics this year, which really serves as a ‘thank you’ to our golf community,” said David Hallenbeck, director of golf. “We want to offer our loyal fan base an exciting way to celebrate all the memories made here with a Spring and Fall Golf Classic.”

Hosted on the famed par-72 Brute course, both Golf Classics will truly test players’ skills. The Brute plays over 7,000 yards, making it one of the longest courses in the United States. A Robert Bruce Harris original, the course includes elevated greens, 68 sand traps and water hazards on nine holes.

Both tournaments are a full day event. On May 31, the Golf Classic starts with registration and lunch at 12:30 p.m. followed by a 1:30 p.m. shotgun kickoff, and ending with a reception and awards ceremony. The tournament can be entered in either a scramble or a best ball division. Teams of four can compete for fantastic prizes including overnight packages, complimentary rounds of golf and more.

The cost to enter Grand Geneva’s Spring Golf Classic is $129 per player, plus tax. Those interested can call (262) 248-2556 to register their foursome. For guests interested in staying overnight, a special $79 room rate is available for Sunday, May 31, 2015.

To complement this year’s golf programming, Grand Geneva is also introducing two new packages, including:

• Play like a Pro: With this package, guests can test out two sets of top-of-the-line TaylorMade golf clubs. Two rounds of golf are included, in addition to the following:
  • Option to purchase new TaylorMade clubs to take home (additional fees apply), plus free club fitting for all new clubs purchased
  • Option to add on fully equipped golf apparel with help from a Grand Geneva personal shopper; apparel will be waiting in-room upon arrival (additional fees apply)

• Grand Golf: A one-night stay in a deluxe guest room including two rounds of golf on either The Brute or The Highlands, with complete use of the practice facility with range balls, club storage, GPS yardage system, locker room facilities and ball markers

In addition, events and promotions throughout the season will include:

• Tuesday Ladies Day – Play 9 holes for $35
• Woman’s Golf Month in June – Play 18 holes for only $59 plus tax
• Take the Family to the Course Month in July – Kids 17 and under play free
• Patriot Golf Day from September 4 – 7, 2015 – Only $89 to play
• Support Your Troops Month in September – Available for $39 per player

For more information please visit www.grandgeneva.com or call (800) 558-3417.

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About Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
Geneva Resort & Spa is an award-winning all-seasons resort set on 1,300 acres in the legendary southeastern Wisconsin community of Lake Geneva, just 90 minutes from Chicago and 50 minutes from Milwaukee. The property features 355 guest rooms; WELL Spa + Salon; two championship 18-hole golf courses; The Mountain Top, a three-chair/18-run ski and snowboard facility; 62,000 square feet of meeting and convention space and three restaurants. For more information, please visit www.grandgeneva.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@Grand_Geneva). For more information or to reserve accommodations at Grand Geneva, please call 800.558.3417 or visit www.grandgeneva.com.

About Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns and/or manages 20 hotels, resorts and other properties in 11 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). For more information on the latest news and updates from Marcus Hotels & Resorts, please visit: https://media.marcushotels.com.

Hotel presented donation of $7, 375 to University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center in partnership with the Carbone Ribbon Room

General Manager Skip Harless and Hilton Madison associates present a check to the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center totaling $7,375

 Madison, Wis., March 16, 2015. . . . .The Hilton Madison Monona Terrace hotel, owned and managed by Milwaukee-based Marcus Hotels & Resorts, is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its Carbone Ribbon Room – a special guest room designed to generate awareness of cancer, raise funds, and offer support for those affected by cancer.  At a special ceremony March 5, 2015, Skip Harless, general manager of the Hilton Madison, presented a check of $7,375 to the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center (UWCCC).  Over the past year, a portion of the proceeds from each stay in the room has been donated to UWCCC, the only comprehensive cancer center in Wisconsin whose mission is to prevent, detect, diagnose and treat cancer.

The Carbone Ribbon Room originated from the initiative of a team of Hilton Madison associates.  The Hilton Madison reconfigured and redesigned one of the hotel’s premium lakeview rooms to offer a bright and inspirational environment. The Carbone Ribbon Room features a journal to share personal stories, a compilation of sentimental narratives, and many more local, unique elements.  The artwork in the room is commissioned by local Madison artist and resident, Angelina Paoli.  Paoli is a cancer survivor herself.  The Carbone Ribbon Room logo represents multiple cancer awareness ribbons, and the bow shape represents the gift committed towards funding cancer research through the Carbone Ribbon Room project.

“The Carbone Ribbon Room project has allowed us to create a community of support for people affected by all forms of cancer – patients, families and friends.  Guests can share their stories in the room’s journal, ask for prayers, and offer a sense of hope. Guests have responded that the Carbone Ribbon Room is very encouraging and uplifting and we are excited to celebrate our one year anniversary of this special room,” said Kyra Popp, sales manager at the Hilton Madison, who assisted in the inspiration behind the Carbone Ribbon Room.

“We are honored to have Hilton Madison as a partner with the UW Carbone Cancer Center. Knowing that the community can join us in our shared fight against cancer by simply booking a night in their Carbone Ribbon Room is contributing tremendously towards advancing the needed innovative cancer research,” said Howard Bailey, director of UWCCC.

Since the room’s unveiling in February 2014, more than 200 guests have stayed the night in the special guest room.

“Over the past year the Carbone Ribbon Room has made a difference to many of our guests and employees, and has served as a symbol of hope and encouragement,” said Skip Harless, general manager.  “We look forward to continuing our partnership with the UWCCC and supporting cancer awareness and research.”

The Hilton Madison shares stories and images from the Carbone Ribbon Room project on Pinterest and Facebook, in addition to its website: www.hiltonmadison.com/ribbonroom.

For more information on the Carbone Ribbon Room and reservations, please visit: http://www.hiltonmadison.com/ribbonroom.

For more information on the UW Carbone Cancer Center, visit: http://www.uwhealth.org/uw-carbone-cancer-center/cancer/10252.

For Carbone Ribbon Room pictures, video, interviews and tours, please contact Ranette Maurer at rmaurer@hiltonmadison.com or 608-260-2363.

About the Hilton Madison

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 from Meeting News, among other recognitions.  Reservations can be made by calling 866-403-8838. For more information, visit www.hiltonmadison.com.

Marcus Hotels & Resorts

Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns and/or manages 20 hotels, resorts and other properties in 11 states.  A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historic 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).

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Room reflects Artist-in-Residence Madeline Gallucci’s vision of Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo., February 11, 2015 – Hotel Phillips, a historic boutique hotel located in the heart of downtown Kansas City, unveiled its new guest room to the public, the Artist-in-Residence (AIR) Room, at the Hello Art 5^th Anniversary Celebration February 6, 2015.  Each night the room is reserved, Hotel Phillips will donate a portion of the proceeds to Hello Art, a local arts organization offering fun and informative events that bring together all those in the local community who want to appreciate and support the arts.

The inspiration and design behind the AIR Room came from current Artist-in-Residence, Madeline Gallucci. During the month of January, Gallucci transformed a junior guest room suite into a brilliant piece of work, now called the AIR Room. The room serves as an inspiration to those who appreciate the arts community and the city.  The room encompasses the local Kansas City vibe and atmosphere, incorporating Kansas City landmarks and visuals that make the city a great place to live, work and play.

Gerald Rappaport, general manager of the Hotel Phillips, calls the room “a unique experience” and says, “We have always had a strong passion for supporting the local Kansas City arts community, and the AIR Room gives us a chance to further tell that story and share our rich art culture with hotel guests.  The Hotel Phillips plays a central role in connecting visitors with the local arts community and encourage them to take notice of this local movement that is such a vibrant part of Kansas City.”

Gallucci said she was inspired by sights in Kansas City such as reflections of the iconic Kansas City Power & Light sign, the pastel January sunsets, and the commotion of the streets on a Friday night.  “I wanted to bring these experiences back into the interior space and context of a hotel guest room. I’ve strived to detail these romantic urban observations within my painting, and let hotel guests temporarily experience and live in this transitory space, making their own observations about the city and the art.”

The AIR Room is just one component of Hotel Phillips’ Artist-in-Residence program.  Now in the fourth year of the program, the Hotel Phillips annually selects a new artist to showcase his or her work at a studio inside the hotel, as well as throughout the hotel and within its award-winning restaurant, 12 Baltimore.

This initiative is just one of many arts-focused programs the Hotel Phillips supports. In addition supporting and partnering with Hello Art, Hotel Phillips is also hosting several art workshops throughout the month of February, which are open to the public. To view the full list of events, please visit Hotel Phillips’ website.

Located in the epicenter of the local arts community, Hotel Phillips is proud to support local artists, musicians and arts organizations within Kansas City, and play a part in continuing to build upon the city’s reputation as a leading arts community.

To book your stay in Hotel Phillips’ new AIR Room today, please visit the website at www.hotelphillips.com or call (877) 704-5341.

Hotel Phillips is owned and managed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel management company based in Milwaukee, Wis. For more information on the latest news and updates from Marcus Hotels & Resorts, please visit: https://media.marcushotels.com.

About Hotel Phillips:

Hotel Phillips is Kansas City’s most historic and prestigious boutique hotel located in the heart of downtown. Hotel Phillips opened its doors in 1931 and today, remains committed to unparalleled guest services and amenities to complement the hotel’s distinctive Great Gatsby art deco style. Featuring a beautiful and elegant lobby, spacious guest rooms and an award-winning restaurant, Hotel Phillips is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been recognized in Southern Living, USA Today, Food & Wine and The Wall Street Journal. Make your reservations today by calling 816-221-7000 or visit http://www.HotelPhillips.com. For more information, follow the Hotel Phillips on Facebook and Twitter.

About Marcus Hotels & Resorts

Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns and/or manages 20 hotels, resorts and other properties in 11 states. A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historic 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.

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Get away to Heidel House Resort & Spa for a weekend of everything beer: A Homebrew How-To, Brew Fest and Beer-Themed Spa Services.

Green Lake, Wis. – Feb. 10, 2015 – Heidel House Resort & Spa’s annual brew event has grown to an entire weekend celebrating Wisconsin beer. Microbrew enthusiasts will not only enjoy the popular Brew Fest craft beer tasting on Saturday, March 28, but also a newly-added Homebrew How-To event scheduled to take place Friday, March 27. To complete their beer vacation, guests are invited to try a beer-themed bath or pedicure at the hotel’s Evensong Spa.

Homebrew How-To

After a long work week, the Homebrew How-To is the perfect way to kick off a well-deserved weekend away. From 7 to 10 p.m., the Society of Oshkosh Brewers will provide an interactive introduction to the art of home-brewing. Since its establishment in 1991, this group has gathered once per month to drink its members’ homebrew, swap recipes and techniques, talk beer and have fun. Now, it is one of the largest home-brewing clubs in the Midwest.

During Homebrew How-To, the Society of Oshkosh Brewers will share its knowledge by presenting a step-by-step, hands-on demonstration of home-brewing. In this workshop, guests will be able to sample finished products and learn the art of beer tasting.

Admission to the Homebrew How-To event is $20 per person, but the admission fee is waived with Friday and Saturday night hotel room reservations and the purchase of a Brew Fest ticket. To reserve your place, please call 800.444.2812.

Heidel House Brew Fest

Brew Fest is Heidel House Resort’s annual craft beer tasting event, featuring over 100 different Wisconsin microbrews for guests to enjoy. Mingle with representatives from the state’s finest microbreweries and taste their new and most beloved flavors in a souvenir tasting glass. All breweries in attendance will offer four different beers that will compete for the title of the 2015 People’s Choice. Each attendee will have the opportunity to cast a vote for his or her favorite beer and the winning beer will be placed on tap at Heidel House Resort for the summer season.

New this year will be Pigeon River Brewing Co. of Marion, Wis., and Badger State Brewing Co. of Green Bay, Wis. A few of the returning favorites are Sand Creek Brewing Co. of Black River Falls, Wis., O’so Brewing Co. of Plover, Wis. and Lakefront Brewery of Milwaukee, Wis.

In addition to the microbrews, Vines & Rushes Winery of Ripon, Wis., will offer tastings of its local wines from Wisconsin-grown grapes. Ciderboys Cider Co. of Stevens Point, Wis., will also offer a sweeter alternative to beer with its refreshing hard ciders featuring hints of apple, strawberry, raspberry and peach.

The $35 Brew Fest ticket includes a souvenir tasting glass, appetizers, live entertainment from Dan Braaksma Band and unlimited sampling from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Brew Fest 2015 will take place throughout Heidel House Resort’s lake view Dartford Ballroom as well as Sandstone and Daycholah meeting rooms. Guests must be 21 or older to attend.

Advance ticket purchase is recommended. Please call 800.444.2812 to purchase tickets.

Evensong Spa Beer Services

In conjunction with Heidel House Resort’s 4th annual Brew Fest, Evensong Spa has crafted new ways to enjoy Wisconsin’s most popular beverage during the month of March.

Ancient Romans once used beer baths to sweat out toxins, exfoliate skin and infuse the body with vitamins. Today there are dedicated “beer spas” in Europe, but sadly only a handful of spas in the U.S. offer such services.

The Evensong Spa team has taken it upon itself to diligently research this under-served industry and craft its own beer spa services!  Throughout the month of March, these Evensong Spa beer services will be featured:

• Renew & Brew Bath Cure – $50: A frothy warm beer bath consisting of a potent brew of dark ale and mineral water. Beer bubbles offer a subtle yet tingling massage which serves to open your skin’s pores and release toxins. Hops function as a purifying agent, exfoliating dry and dull skin. Active beer yeast provides a wide range of vitamins, proteins and saccharides while contributing to overall softening and regeneration of the skin. And, of course, enjoy a pint of your choice while blissfully soaking your stress away…

We recommend following this 20 minute treatment with your choice of steam room or waterfall whirlpool soak, both located in our relaxation room.

• Hops & Honey Pedicure – $75: A toast to you! Beer is a natural anti-bacterial, cleaning and sanitizing your feet while yeast enzymes soften and exfoliate dry skin and callouses. After soaking, your feet and calves will be massaged with a lime salt scrub followed by a super hydrating citrus lotion. Finish with Evensong Spa’s divine honey-based moisture serum that seals in moisture and re-energizes tired feet.

Sit back and enjoy a cold one (beer of your choice) during this 50 minute beer-infused pedicure.

For both beer-themed spa treatments, guests can choose from New Glarus Spotted Cow, Blacktop, Moon Man and Fat Squirrel.

For more information or to make a spa appointment, visit www.evensongspa.com or call 920.294.3347.

Guests must be 21 or older to take advantage of these Heidel House Resort & Spa events and services.

For event tickets and room reservations, please call 920.294.3344 or visit www.heidelhouse.com.

Heidel House Resort & Spa is managed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts. For the latest news and updates from Marcus Hotels & Resorts, please visit https://media.marcushotels.com.

About Heidel House Resort & Spa

Since welcoming its first guests on a snowy New Year’s Eve in 1945, Heidel House Resort & Spa has become a year-round Midwestern destination offering both summer and winter activities. Nestled on 20 wooded acres along the shores of Wisconsin’s deepest inland lake, this full-service resort offers numerous amenities including 180 guest rooms, 18,000 square feet of meeting space, lakeside dining at Grey Rock restaurant and luxurious spa services at the award-winning Evensong Spa. Selected as the 2014 Best Honeymoon Location in Wisconsin by Wisconsin Bride magazine, Heidel House is a favorite destination for weddings and social gatherings, in addition to offering a scenic setting for business and leisure travelers alike. For more information, please visit www.heidelhouse.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

About Marcus Hotels & Resorts

Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation, owns and/or manages 20 hotels, resorts and other properties in 11 states.  A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historic 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).

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