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02.11.13 |
The Grand Geneva Hosts SnoCross ChampionshipsAnnual AMSOIL competition returns for more daring entertainment (LAKE GENEVA, cialis WI; February 11, 2013) – From March 15 –17, the AMSOIL SnoCross Championships return to take over the AAA Four-Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, owned and managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts. The event, sponsored by Nielsen Enterprises and presented by Coors Light, will be held at the Mountain Top Ski Hill and will feature daredevil riders in a three-day battle for snow supremacy.
Single-day and weekend tickets are available to both visitors and hotel guests, with all-day entertainment on The Mountain Top. Spectators can enjoy live music and promotional Coors Light giveaways at the Coors Light Entertainment Zone, with grand fireworks displays on Friday and Saturday night. The event will also feature a special Nestlé Kids Zone area, complete with bounce house, hot chocolate, candy bars and pint-sized snowmobiles for supervised rides.
High-Flying Competition Thrill seekers can gather to watch the world’s top 150 snowmobilers race The Mountain Top as they compete for championship medals. Starting on Friday, March 15, both amateur racers and pro riders will take to the air for all day events, followed by Opening Ceremonies at 6 p.m. New events to the SnoCross roster this year include night races and the Ram World Cup, which pits nation-representing contestants in a snowmobile battle to decide which country has the best riders. Racing continues on Saturday, March 16, with special autograph sessions beginning at 3 p.m. for fans looking to meet their champions. Sunday, March 17 culminates with the Ram World Cup and closing ceremonies.
A full schedule of events and ticket sales can be found online at www.isocracing.com. All-ages general admission tickets are $25 per day or $40 for the weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). All activities throughout the weekend will also be broadcast on CBS Sports Network.
For more information or to reserve accommodations at the Grand Geneva, please call 800.558.3417 or visit www.GrandGeneva.com. For more information on the latest news and updates from Marcus Hotels & Resorts, please visit: https://media.marcushotels.com.
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; three restaurants; and a 4,100-square-foot executive airport. Grand Geneva recently completed property-wide renovations, which included improvements to all guest accommodations, the outdoor pool deck and WELL Spa + Salon, and the addition of Embers Terrace, an outdoor fireplace experience. For more information, please visit www.grandgeneva.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@Grand_Geneva).
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, please visit www.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels). |
02.06.13 |
Marcus® Hotels & Resorts earns eight spots on U.S. News & World Report’s List of Best Hotels in the USAMARCUS® HOTELS & RESORTS EARNS EIGHT SPOTS ON U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT’S LIST OF BEST HOTELS IN THE USAHotels in Bloomington, Columbus, Kansas City, Lake Geneva, Las Vegas, Milwaukee and Oklahoma City receive high rankings
Milwaukee, Wis., February 6, 2013. . . . .Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced that eight of its hotels across the United States earned recognition as Best Hotels in their respective cities and states by U.S. News & World Report. The 2013 Best Hotels are calculated based on the aggregate opinion of travel experts and guests expressed through awards, recommendations and ratings.
Marcus Hotels & Resorts properties that were recognized as Best Hotels in their respective cities and states include:
“It is truly an honor for eight of our properties to be recognized as the best hotels in their respective cities and states,” said Kirk A. Rose, president of Marcus Hotels & Resorts. “We are extremely proud that our operational excellence and customer commitment has set these distinctive full-service hotels
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apart. We strive to provide our guests with superior service, and it’s due to the exceptional efforts of our associates that we have achieved these high-level national recognitions.”
To create this year’s rankings, U.S. News factored in the prominence of industry awards a hotel receives along with its reputation among travel experts and guests. In total, 1,639 U.S. luxury hotels and 273 Caribbean hotels were analyzed for the 2013 rankings. Only a fraction of these scored high enough to be named Best Hotels by U.S. News.
“This is our third year ranking hotels, and the bar continues to climb for luxury properties,” said Chad Smolinski, vice president of rankings and reviews at U.S. News & World Report. “Desirable amenities and hotel loyalty programs will no longer suffice. People are seeking hotels that go above and beyond to give their guests an unforgettable experience. Hotels that consistently meet the high expectations of experts and travelers are recognized in our rankings.”
The U.S. News rankings of the 2013 Best Hotels can be found online here: http://travel.usnews.com/Hotels.
For more information on the latest news and updates from Marcus Hotels & Resorts, please visit: https://media.marcushotels.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).
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 fifth largest theatre circuit in the -more-
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United States and currently owns or operates 687 screens at 55 locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and Ohio. For more information, visit the company’s web site at www.marcuscorp.com. Certain matters discussed in this press release are “forward-looking statements” intended to qualify for the safe harbors from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may generally be identified as such because the context of such statements include words such as we “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect” or words of similar import. Similarly, statements that describe our future plans, objectives or goals are also forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties which may cause results to differ materially from those expected, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) the availability, in terms of both quantity and audience appeal, of motion pictures for our theatre division, as well as other industry dynamics such as the maintenance of a suitable window between the date such motion pictures are released in theatres and the date they are released to other distribution channels; (2) the effects of increasing depreciation expenses, reduced operating profits during major property renovations, and preopening and start-up costs due to the capital intensive nature of our businesses; (3) the effects of adverse economic conditions in our markets, particularly with respect to our hotels and resorts division; (4) the effects of adverse weather conditions, particularly during the winter in the Midwest and in our other markets; (5) the effects on our occupancy and room rates of the relative industry supply of available rooms at comparable lodging facilities in our markets; (6) the effects of competitive conditions in our markets; (7) our ability to identify properties to acquire, develop and/or manage and the continuing availability of funds for such development; and (8) the adverse impact on business and consumer spending on travel, leisure and entertainment resulting from terrorist attacks in the United States or incidents such as the recent tragedy in a movie theatre in Colorado. Shareholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made herein are made only as of the date of this press release and we undertake no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. |
01.17.13 |
The Grand Geneva Announces Partnership With REI ChicagoThe AAA Four-Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, owned and managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, is pleased to announce its 2013 partnership with REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.). Beginning in January, REI stores throughout Chicagoland are offering customers “Learn to Ski and Snowboard” classes, consisting of in-store professional instruction and an on-mountain class option at the Grand Geneva’s Mountain Top Ski Hill.
Introduced to Chicago this summer, the REI Outdoor School provides expert training to both beginning and advanced outdoor enthusiasts in a variety of activities including kayaking, rock climbing, mountain biking, navigation, snowshoeing, road cycling, backpacking, and more. REI Learn to Ski and Snowboard classes demystify the sports of skiing and snowboarding, with the goal of helping new and lapsed skiers and riders enjoy an easy and fun experience. Offered on select dates in January and February, the two-part class includes an in-store presentation with REI instructors, where participants will learn the fundamental skills of snow sports including: • Appropriate equipment and clothing, including ways to stay warm and comfortable • What to expect when learning to ski or snowboard • Basic techniques for getting started skiing or snowboarding
Following the in-store class, the REI team will lead participants in a day of on-hill instruction at the Grand Geneva’s Mountain Top Ski Hill. Transportation for the day trip, along with rental equipment, lift ticket, and lunch are included in the class package.
Class sessions are available to participants aged 18 years or older, at a cost of $130 for REI members and $150 for non-members. Each day trip departs local REI stores at 7 a.m., returning to the store by 7 p.m. A full schedule of class dates and participating stores can be found by visiting http://www.rei.com/outdoorschool.
For more information or to reserve accommodations at the Grand Geneva, please call 800.558.3417 or visit www.GrandGeneva.com. For more information on the latest news and updates from Marcus Hotels & Resorts, please visit: https://media.marcushotels.com.
About REI REI is a national outdoor retail co-op dedicated to inspiring, educating, and outfitting its members and the community for a lifetime of outdoor adventure and stewardship. Founded in 1938 by a group of Pacific Northwest mountaineers seeking quality equipment, REI is committed to promoting environmental stewardship and increasing access to outdoor recreation through volunteerism, gear donations, and financial contributions. Learn more at REI.com. 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; three restaurants; and a 4,100-square-foot executive airport. Grand Geneva recently completed property-wide renovations, which included improvements to all guest accommodations, the outdoor pool deck and WELL Spa + Salon, and the addition of Embers Terrace, an outdoor fireplace experience. For more information, please visit www.grandgeneva.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@Grand_Geneva).
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, please visit www.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels). |
01.08.13 |
Snow Fun Continues at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa’s Winter CarnivalOn Saturday, cialis February 2, the AAA Four-Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, owned and managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, continues its flurry of seasonal fun with the annual Winter Carnival. Coinciding with the community of Lake Geneva’s Winterfest Weekend, this all-day festival features a variety of events for the whole family at the campus’ Mountain Top ski hill. The Winter Carnival schedule begins at 10 a.m., with Grand Geneva’s snow sports team leading guests in ski and snowboard demonstrations and competitions. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., visitors will enjoy an array of outdoor activities including slalom races, a paintball gallery and toboggan competitions. Pint-sized guests will delight in snow-themed editions of popular games including human bowling, Bucky’s Buckets and a water balloon launch. The celebration concludes with the Grand Geneva’s ski team leading a torch-light parade followed by a grand fireworks display. Admission to the Winter Carnival festivities is complimentary for hotel guests and local visitors. Regular fees apply for snow activities including skiing and snowboarding. A full schedule of events can be found by visiting http://www.grandgeneva.com/specials/winter_carnival.asp or by calling (262) 249-4726. For more information or to reserve accommodations at the Grand Geneva, please call 800.558.3417 or visit www.GrandGeneva.com. For more information on the latest news and updates from Marcus Hotels & Resorts, please visit: https://media.marcushotels.com. 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; three restaurants; and a 4,100-square-foot executive airport. Grand Geneva recently completed property-wide renovations, which included improvements to all guest accommodations, the outdoor pool deck and WELL Spa + Salon, and the addition of Embers Terrace, an outdoor fireplace experience. For more information, please visit www.grandgeneva.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@Grand_Geneva). 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, please visit www.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels). |
01.02.13 |
Say “I Do” at the Grand Geneva Resort & SpaResort to host Wedding Showcase this January
Brides-to-be are cordially invited to the AAA Four-Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, owned and managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, for a spectacular Wedding Showcase. On Saturday, January 12, visitors are invited to experience the full range of services offered by the resort’s Weddings and Events team as they host a magnificent bridal expo complete with music, dancing, drinks, and even an ordained minister.
From 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Grand Geneva’s Evergreen Ballroom will be transformed into a model wedding reception featuring some of the area’s premier bridal vendors. While sampling complimentary champagne and hors d’oeuvres, guests will be led through the all-in-one destination, taking engaged couples from bridal shower, to ceremony and reception, to a romantic honeymoon.
In honor of this special day, the resort will be offering a unique package for showcase attendees that choose the Grand Geneva as their wedding destination. Guests that book their nuptials on the day of, or in 30 days following the showcase, will receive a complimentary bridal package featuring:
Featured vendors will showcase their nuptial offerings, including floral arrangements from Frontier Flowers; mini spa treatments from the campus’ WELL Spa + Salon; and commemorative photo booth pictures from photographer Matt Mason. The Lake Geneva community will also be represented by the Lake Geneva Cruise Line, DJ sets from ACA Entertainment, and ceremonial planning by Reverend Marcia Boyer. All attendees will have the opportunity to enter a raffle, with prizes including golf lessons and couples’ massages with winners selected hourly.
The Grand Geneva Weddings & Events team will also showcase the top bridal trends for 2013. Hosts and vendors will be offering their expert opinions, providing industry forecasting on:
Admission to the Grand Geneva Wedding Showcase is complimentary for hotel guests and visitors. Attending guests can also enter to win a romantic prize package – a one night stay – by visiting and liking the Grand Geneva Facebook page at www.facebook.com/GrandGeneva.
For more information or to reserve accommodations at Grand Geneva, please call 800.558.3417 or visit www.GrandGeneva.com. For more information on the latest news and updates from Marcus Hotels & Resorts, please visit: https://media.marcushotels.com.
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; three restaurants; and a 4,100-square-foot executive airport. Grand Geneva recently completed property-wide renovations, which included improvements to all guest accommodations, the outdoor pool deck and WELL Spa + Salon, and the addition of Embers Terrace, an outdoor fireplace experience. Additional accommodations on property include the family-friendly Timber Ridge Lodge, featuring the 50,000-square-foot Moose Mountain Falls indoor/outdoor waterpark, 3,600-square-foot arcade, 3,500-square foot ballroom and family barbecue restaurant. For more information, please visit www.grandgeneva.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@Grand_Geneva).
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, please visit www.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels). |
12.26.12 |
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa Hosts Leinenkugel Beer DinnerGuests will be able to mix and mingle with Brew Heir Dick Leinenkugel Beer lovers from across the Midwest are invited to a one-of-a-kind dining experience at the AAA Four-Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, owned and managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts. On Wednesday, January 16, the resort’s Geneva ChopHouse welcomes Richard “Dick” Leinenkugel of the famed family brewery for a six-course meal paired with beers from the Leinenkugel catalog.
Beginning at 6:30 p.m. guests will be able to dine and imbibe on an expertly paired menu of brews and classic American dishes. Highlights include:
Party beginner Local Cheese Fondue in a bread boule Honey Weiss
First Course Smoked Chicken Soup with roasted cauliflower Classic Amber Second Course Black Truffle Potato Basket with mache and poached egg, topped with cider vinaigrette Lemon Berry Shandy
Third Course Hometown Smoked Pork with three bean ragout and crispy mustard greens Big Eddy’s Baltic Porter
Fourth Course Grilled Venison Loin, wild mushrooms, sweet potato hash, spaghetti squash, and beet chips Red Lager
Finale Kahlua Marshmallow, Graham Spice Cake and Warm Chocolate Stout Shooter Snowdrift Vanilla Porter
Reservations for the dinner are $75 per person and can be made by calling (262) 249-4788. The Grand Geneva will also be offering special overnight room accommodations starting at $169, which includes one dinner reservation. Guests can reserve their stay at www.GrandGeneva.com using the promotional code “BEER” when reserving online. Additional dinner reservations may be added for an extra $75 each.
Family Legacy The Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company created its first beer in 1867 at its Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin brewery. Leinenkugel remains headquartered there today and is in its fifth generation of family leadership.
Dick grew up in the beer business, starting as a sales rep in Chicago before working his way up to V.P. of Sales for the Leinenkugel Division of Miller Brewing. After holding this position for two decades, Dick moved on to the company’s business development division, allowing him to build relationships with fellow craft brewers while continuing to cultivate the Leinenkugel legacy.
For more information or to reserve accommodations at Grand Geneva, please call 800.558.3417 or visit www.GrandGeneva.com. For more information on the latest news and updates from Marcus Hotels & Resorts, please visit: https://media.marcushotels.com.
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; three restaurants; and a 4,100-square-foot executive airport. Grand Geneva recently completed property-wide renovations, which included improvements to all guest accommodations, the outdoor pool deck and WELL Spa + Salon, and the addition of Embers Terrace, an outdoor fireplace experience. Additional accommodations on property include the family-friendly Timber Ridge Lodge, featuring the 50,000-square-foot Moose Mountain Falls indoor/outdoor waterpark, 3,600-square-foot arcade, 3,500-square foot ballroom and family barbecue restaurant. For more information, please visit www.grandgeneva.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@Grand_Geneva).
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, please visit www.marcushotels.com and follow |
12.21.12 |
Marcus Restaurants to Donate 500 Cookies to Hope House, Names Cookie Contest WinnerMilwaukee, Wis., Dec. 19, 2012 – Marcus Restaurants is baking up hope this holiday season. For the fourth year in a row, chefs from the organization are helping to make this holiday season a little sweeter for those in need. On Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, at 10 a.m., Marcus chefs will drop off 500 cookies to Hope House in Milwaukee, an emergency and transitional living facility serving those in need of food and shelter. Mary Lamb, this year’s winner of Milwaukee’s Favorite Cookie Contest, held by Marcus Restaurants, provided the recipe for the winning cookie – Dark Chocolate-Caramel Sea Salt Dreams cookies – that will be shared with residents and patrons of Hope House’s food pantry. For winning the contest, Lamb along with five of her closest friends, will receive a private baking lesson with Pfister Pastry Chef Jennifer Carlson, dinner for two and hotel stay at one of Marcus Hotels Milwaukee properties, plus a $150 Pick ’n Save gift card.
Milwaukee’s Favorite Cookie 2012 – Dark Chocolate-Caramel Sea Salt Dreams Several Marcus Restaurant chefs reviewed the numerous cookie recipe entries and ultimately chose the Dark Chocolate-Caramel Sea Salt Dreams as their favorite. Chef Carlson says her favorite part of the contest is the chance to help others. “We’re taking the time to bake and deliver these cookies once again this year because they’re going to an amazing organization,” she said. “Hope House is a true community supporter and we’re honored to play a small role in helping to make the season a little brighter for its guests.” This is the second year Hope House has received the cookie donation. “We are delighted to receive this wonderful donation again,” said Ken Schmidt, Executive Director of Hope House. “Our guests just loved the cookies last year. Even a gift so seemingly simple as cookies can make a big impact around the holidays.” Marcus Restaurants would like to thank Roundy’s Supermarkets and ThirdCoast Digest for co-sponsoring the cookie donation. To read the full PDF press release: [wpdm_file id=9] 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 (@MarcusHotels). |
11.29.12 |
Celebrate the Holiday Season and Ring in the New Year at the Grand Geneva Resort & SpaJoin in celebrating the holiday season with the fun-filled festivities taking place at the AAA Four-Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa and its sister property, Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark. Featuring special events and winter packages for the whole family to enjoy, the campus has all the elements for an unforgettable holiday getaway.
Christmas in the Country Throughout December, guests are invited to revel in the holiday traditions of the Grand Geneva’s annual “Christmas in the Country” event. During the festival, the resort is transformed into a holiday wonderland, with “Sweet Country Christmas” themed decorations throughout the campus. Highlights include:
As an added bonus, guests can add a specially priced lunch or dinner option when booking a show. A holiday luncheon will be served daily at noon, every Tuesday through Sunday before the 1:30 p.m. performance, with dinner service available at 6 p.m., from Thursday to Saturday before the 7:30 p.m. performance. Please call 262.249.4741 for more information.
On Tuesday, December 25, families are invited to break bread at the resort’s Christmas Day Brunch. Guests will be treated to a holiday feast featuring an array of breakfast treats, specialty entrees and sweet desserts. Held at the Geneva ChopHouse, the brunch is priced at $42 for guests 13 years and older, and $21 for children ages 6-12. A special Children’s Buffet will be available for guests ages 2-5 for $6 per child. The buffet is complimentary for children under 2 years of age. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 262. 249.4788.
New Year’s Eve at Grand Geneva Guests of all ages will be able to ring in the New Year in “Grand” style. The resort will be offering a series of parties and fetes on New Year’s Eve including:
Visitors looking to extend their night of revelry can choose from a variety of New Year’s overnight packages. Options for families and couples include:
Note: The New Year’s Eve Masquerade Party is available only to those guests who have reserved an elegance package or a celebration package.
For more information or to reserve accommodations at the Grand Geneva, please call 800.558.3417 or visit www.GrandGeneva.com. For more information, or to reserve accommodations at Timber Ridge Lodge, please call 866.636.4502 or visit www.timberridgeresort.com.
The Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is owned and managed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts. The Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark is managed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts. For more information on the latest news and updates from Marcus Hotels & Resorts, please visit: https://media.marcushotels.com. 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; three restaurants; and a 4,100-square-foot executive airport. Grand Geneva recently completed property-wide renovations, which included improvements to all guest accommodations, the outdoor pool deck and WELL Spa + Salon, and the addition of Embers Terrace, an outdoor fireplace experience. For more information, please visit www.grandgeneva.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@Grand_Geneva).
About Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark The family-friendly Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark is located in the legendary southeastern Wisconsin community of Lake Geneva, just 90 minutes from Chicago and 50 minutes from Milwaukee. The property offers a collection of 225 expansive one- and two-bedroom suites that are equipped with whirlpool baths, private balconies and spacious living rooms. Full kitchenettes, which boast full-sized refrigerators, stove-top burners, dishwashers and double sinks, provide complete comfort for families. The lodge also offers its signature 50,000-square-foot indoor-outdoor aquatic wonderland, Moose Mountain Falls – the area’s only Waterpark – as well as a 3,600-square-foot arcade, 3,500-square-foot ballroom and a family barbeque restaurant. For more information, please visit www.timberridgeresort.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@Timber_Ridge).
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, please visit www.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels).
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11.28.12 |
Timber Ridge and Grand Geneva Invite Guests to Hit the SlopesOpening weekend giveaway event kicks off another season of snow fun
As the temperatures drop, Lake Geneva’s “coolest” winter destination is kicking off its ski season with a special giveaway. On Saturday, December 8, and Sunday, December 9, the AAA Four-Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, owned and managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, will be gifting Facebook fans with free area tickets to The Mountain Top ski hill.
As part of the “Back to the Slopes” initiative, fans of the Grand Geneva and the Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark Facebook pages that have “liked” the page will be able to print out a complimentary ticket to hit the slopes on the 18-trail hill. Complimentary ski passes will be honored on opening weekend, weather permitting. For more information on obtaining free area tickets, please visit www.facebook.com/GrandGeneva andwww.facebook.com/TimberRidgeWaterpark.
The “Back to the Slopes” event marks the beginning of the resort’s seasonal ski program, featuring deals, classes and snow fun for all ages and ski levels.
Snow Fun for the Whole Family The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva is staffed by a dedicated squad of over 70 ski instructors, with a select group that specializes in teaching children and beginning skiers. Led by Snow Sports Director Hans Hauschild, the ski team at The Mountain Top offers two ski programs created especially for kids:
In addition, the resort will once again be taking part in the nationwide “Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month” (LSSM), an initiative that encourages children and adults to take lessons from professional instructors and challenges current skiers and snowboarders to improve their skills with advanced classes. As part of the program, The Mountain Top will also be participating in LSSM’s “Bring a Friend Challenge.” There are two ways to participate:
Participating guests will be entered in a contest for weekly prizes of snow gear and a grand prize ski vacation. For additional details, please call The Mountain Top team at 262.249.4726.
Ski Offers All Season Long All visitors to The Mountain Top ski hill can take advantage of special deals and packages, whether they’re visiting for the day or extending their stay at the Grand Geneva or the Timber Ridge Lodge.
Weekday specials are a great way for families to ski on a budget, while enjoying a less crowded ski hill. Deals include:
Ski and Stay at The Grand Geneva Overnight packages combine the fun and exhilaration of the ski hill with the vacation amenities of the Grand Geneva Resort and Timber Ridge Lodge. Packages include:
About The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva Nestled on the resort’s 1,300 acre campus, The Mountain Top is one of Wisconsin’s premier ski and snowboarding destinations, with 18 trails on three hills, 10 kilometers of scenic trails for cross-country skiing, and a terrain park for snowboarding. And if there’s no snowfall in the forecast, the Grand Geneva can employ a fleet of 20+ snow-making machines to create icy flakes for skiing.
For more information or to reserve accommodations at Grand Geneva, please call 800.558.3417 or visit www.GrandGeneva.com. For more information on the latest news and updates from Marcus Hotels & Resorts, please visit: https://media.marcushotels.com.
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; three restaurants; and a 4,100-square-foot executive airport. Grand Geneva recently completed property-wide renovations, which included improvements to all guest accommodations, the outdoor pool deck and WELL Spa + Salon, and the addition of Embers Terrace, an outdoor fireplace experience. Additional accommodations on property include the family-friendly Timber Ridge Lodge, featuring the 50,000-square-foot Moose Mountain Falls indoor/outdoor waterpark, 3,600-square-foot arcade, 3,500-square foot ballroom and family barbecue restaurant. For more information, please visit www.grandgeneva.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@Grand_Geneva).
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, please visitwww.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels). |
11.28.12 |
Timber Ridge and Grand Geneva Invite Guests to Hit the SlopesOpening weekend giveaway event kicks off another season of snow fun
As the temperatures drop, Lake Geneva’s “coolest” winter destination is kicking off its ski season with a special giveaway. On Saturday, December 8, and Sunday, December 9, the AAA Four-Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, owned and managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, will be gifting Facebook fans with free area tickets to The Mountain Top ski hill.
As part of the “Back to the Slopes” initiative, fans of the Grand Geneva and the Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark Facebook pages that have “liked” the page will be able to print out a complimentary ticket to hit the slopes on the 18-trail hill. Complimentary ski passes will be honored on opening weekend, weather permitting. For more information on obtaining free area tickets, please visit www.facebook.com/GrandGeneva andwww.facebook.com/TimberRidgeWaterpark.
The “Back to the Slopes” event marks the beginning of the resort’s seasonal ski program, featuring deals, classes and snow fun for all ages and ski levels.
Snow Fun for the Whole Family The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva is staffed by a dedicated squad of over 70 ski instructors, with a select group that specializes in teaching children and beginning skiers. Led by Snow Sports Director Hans Hauschild, the ski team at The Mountain Top offers two ski programs created especially for kids:
In addition, the resort will once again be taking part in the nationwide “Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month” (LSSM), an initiative that encourages children and adults to take lessons from professional instructors and challenges current skiers and snowboarders to improve their skills with advanced classes. As part of the program, The Mountain Top will also be participating in LSSM’s “Bring a Friend Challenge.” There are two ways to participate:
Participating guests will be entered in a contest for weekly prizes of snow gear and a grand prize ski vacation. For additional details, please call The Mountain Top team at 262.249.4726.
Ski Offers All Season Long All visitors to The Mountain Top ski hill can take advantage of special deals and packages, whether they’re visiting for the day or extending their stay at the Grand Geneva or the Timber Ridge Lodge.
Weekday specials are a great way for families to ski on a budget, while enjoying a less crowded ski hill. Deals include:
Ski and Stay at The Grand Geneva Overnight packages combine the fun and exhilaration of the ski hill with the vacation amenities of the Grand Geneva Resort and Timber Ridge Lodge. Packages include:
About The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva Nestled on the resort’s 1,300 acre campus, The Mountain Top is one of Wisconsin’s premier ski and snowboarding destinations, with 18 trails on three hills, 10 kilometers of scenic trails for cross-country skiing, and a terrain park for snowboarding. And if there’s no snowfall in the forecast, the Grand Geneva can employ a fleet of 20+ snow-making machines to create icy flakes for skiing.
For more information or to reserve accommodations at Grand Geneva, please call 800.558.3417 or visit www.GrandGeneva.com. For more information on the latest news and updates from Marcus Hotels & Resorts, please visit: https://media.marcushotels.com.
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; three restaurants; and a 4,100-square-foot executive airport. Grand Geneva recently completed property-wide renovations, which included improvements to all guest accommodations, the outdoor pool deck and WELL Spa + Salon, and the addition of Embers Terrace, an outdoor fireplace experience. Additional accommodations on property include the family-friendly Timber Ridge Lodge, featuring the 50,000-square-foot Moose Mountain Falls indoor/outdoor waterpark, 3,600-square-foot arcade, 3,500-square foot ballroom and family barbecue restaurant. For more information, please visit www.grandgeneva.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@Grand_Geneva).
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, please visitwww.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels). |
