Local charity event raised over $3, 500 to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure

The AAA Four-Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, owned and managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, is proud to announce the success of its recent Party in Pink™ Zumbathon®. The event, held at the resort’s WELL Spa + Salon, raised $3,781 to benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast cancer charity. Zumba, a Latin-inspired dance-fitness program, is one of the spa’s more popular class offerings.

“We are absolutely thrilled with the level of participation we received from the local community and our Grand Geneva guests,” said Connie Woodhouse, Director of the WELL Spa and Fitness Center. “Here at the WELL Spa, we have made it our mission to be true examples of wellness by giving back to those in need. It was an honor to host this year’s event and we would like to thank everyone who came out to support this worthy cause.”

Hosted by the resort’s six certified Zumba instructors, the Party in Pink™ event featured a party-friendly soundtrack by DJ Alan Baddmixx Boyd and donated pink-themed treats from Simple Bakery, Lake Geneva Bakery and Panera Bread. In between dance moves, guests participated in raffles and casino games by David Tasse’ Productions, with all proceeds benefitting the cause.

Now in its third year, Party in Pink™ encourages Zumba instructors and enthusiasts to host and attend Zumbathon® charity events benefiting breast cancer research and education. Last year’s campaign took the effort worldwide, raising over $1.2 million for breast cancer charities.

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.

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).

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Original Article By Jessica H for MommyBunch.com

About a week and a half ago, my kids and I went to see the How to Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular in Milwaukee. We had a ton of fun at the show, but after it was over we got to head back to a wonderful hotel, and enjoyed a weekend splashing around at an amazing Oasis in the middle of the city!

We stayed at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center hotel, which also includes an attached water park; Paradise Landing. I was actually quite surprised to find such an awesome treat right in the middle of downtown! My family and I used to live about one half hour north of Milwaukee, and I never even knew this water park was there…

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Distinguished award given by Meetings & Conventions magazine recognizes the best in event planning

LAKE GENEVA, WI (October 31, 2012) — The AAA Four-Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, owned and managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, is proud to be a recipient of this year’s Meetings & Conventions’ Gold Key Award.  This accolade recognizes the Grand Geneva as one of the country’s premier meetings and events destinations.

Centrally located in the Lake Geneva, Wis. community, the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is the area’s only AAA Four-Diamond property, and features over 62,000 square feet of devoted meeting space. Event planners and visitors can find a wealth of amenities at the year-round property, including two championship golf courses – The Brute and The Highlands,  award-winning restaurants, an 18-run ski hill, and a full-service spa.

“It is an honor to be recognized with a Gold Key Award,” said Director of Sales and Marketing Edward Svitak. “Receiving this accolade is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our associates in providing each guest with an exceptional experience during their stay.”

All winners of this award of excellence were nominated and selected by the readers of Meetings & Conventions, who based their votes on the overall professionalism and quality of the property. Meeting planners selected their winning properties based on strict industry criteria including: staff attitude, quality of meeting rooms, quality of guest services, food and beverage service, proficiency of handling reservations, availability of technical/support equipment, and range of recreational facilities. Winning hotels and resorts will also be featured in Meetings & Conventions’ Gold Awards issue published this November.

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 Meetings & Conventions

Meetings & Conventions (www.mcmag.com) is a division of NORTHSTAR Travel Media LLC, publishers of worldwide directories, periodicals, electronic products and destination information services for the travel, meetings and hospitality industry.

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 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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Two-day event raises more than $50, 000 for charity

LAKE GENEVA, WI (October 25,  2012) – From  September 9–11, 2012, the AAA Four-Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, owned and managed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts,  was the site of the Tim Cup Invitational.  The third annual, two-day networking and charity event was hosted by Marcus Hotels & Resorts, Visit Orlando, MGM Resorts International, Starwood Hotels & Resorts and HelmsBriscoe. To celebrate the strength of this partnership, more than $50,000 was distributed to six different charities, each sharing the commitment to making a difference in their local communities.

This 2012 event hosted 188 hoteliers and 76 HelmsBriscoe associates from around the world to raise an incredible amount of monetary support for several charitable partners, including United Way of Greater Milwaukee; St. Joan of Arc Parish School in Nashotah, Wis.; the Ronald McDonald House of Milwaukee; Nevada Cancer Research Institute; Clean the World in Orlando, Fla.; and UNICEF. Checks for the supported organizations were presented at the event’s finale, including a $15,000 check presented to the United Way of Greater Milwaukee, The Marcus Corporation’s dedicated charity partner. St. Joan of Arc Parish School and the Ronald McDonald House of Milwaukee received $15,000 and $5,000, respectively.

In addition to work and support for local Wisconsin organizations, the event’s national support included $5,000 contributions to The Nevada Cancer Research Center, an MGM Resorts International charity partner; Clean the World, on behalf of Visit Orlando; and UNICEF, a Starwood Hotels & Resorts charity partner.

Tim Lamont, who started the annual Tim Cup Invitational in 2009, created the event as a way to link HelmsBriscoe associates with hoteliers, and raise money for charity while doing so. Now in its third year, the Tim Cup has already raised over $105,000 for eight charities around the country.

Guests participating in the invitational enjoyed accommodations at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa for two nights, during which they participated in exciting events including a boat cruise, volleyball, poker tournament, golf, and salon experience at the resort’s WELL Spa.

“We started this event to not only raise money for charities committed to making a difference in their communities, but also as a way for HelmsBriscoe to support their associates in cultivating lasting relationships with their colleagues and hoteliers around the world,” says Lamont. “We are thrilled with the success of the 2012 event and our continued partnership with Marcus Hotels & Resorts and our event host, the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa. I am looking forward to working with the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa to grow our accomplishments in 2013 and beyond.”

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 HelmsBriscoe

HelmsBriscoe is the global leader in meeting procurement for a variety of corporate, association and government clients. Spanning more than 50 countries, their highly respected network of 1200 procurement specialists booked 4.5 million room nights last year. By using their proprietary technology, collective market knowledge, and volume based purchasing power, HelmsBriscoe Associates facilitate the research and contracting processes, thereby mitigating the risk and increasing the return on their Clients’ meetings. For more information, visit www.helmsbriscoe.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).

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LAKE GENEVA, WI (October 5, 2012) — The AAA Four-Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, owned and managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, is proud to be participating in the Party in Pink™ Zumbathon®, held at the resort’s WELL Spa + Salon on Friday, October 19. From 6 to 8 p.m., attendees will have the opportunity to learn Zumba, a Latin-inspired dance-fitness program, and raise money to benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast cancer charity. No matter what your skill level, attendees are invited to get up and salsa for this worthy cause.

Now in its third year, Party in Pink™ encourages Zumba instructors and enthusiasts to host and attend Zumbathon® charity events benefiting breast cancer research and education. Last year’s campaign took the effort worldwide, raising over 1.2 million dollars for charity. This year, Zumabathons® will be held in over 150 countries, with a campaign goal of 1,800 events held through the end of October. Grand Geneva’s event will be hosted by the resort’s six certified Zumba instructors, who will lead guests in choreography on two stages, with their moves projected on a screen between the stages so participants never miss a step.

Guests wanting to take a break from the action can also participate in a number of Party in Pink™-themed activities at the WELL Spa + Salon’s indoor tennis courts. Options will include sipping on pink cocktails while enjoying nail treatments at mini manicure stations or taking part in fun games like blackjack, ring toss, and golf putting. A raffle and silent auction with a portion of proceeds going to benefit Party in Pink™ will also be featured. Tickets to Zumbathon® are $20 per person, with commemorative tank top also available for $20.

A special room rate of $119 per night will be offered on Friday, October 19 and Saturday, October 20 for Zumbathon^® participants. 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 and Resorts

Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns and/or manages 19 hotels, resorts and other properties in 10 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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Rough and tumble obstacle course returns to Lake Geneva

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Milwaukee, Wis., August 10, 2012…..Marcus^®Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation(NYSE: MCS), today announced that extensive renovations of the lobby lounge in the historic, AAA Four Diamond Hilton Milwaukee in Milwaukee, Wis. have been completed.  The company restored the hotel’s lobby lounge, which once housed one of the longest bars in Wisconsin – an ornate, 82-foot-long serpentine bar – to be reminiscent of the classic, old-school lobby cocktail lounge. Now open, the new Monarch Lounge, with its art deco-style bar design is spacious, welcoming and a place to connect socially within the community.

In addition to the art deco lounge, the renovation covers 3,800 square feet and includes spacious seating areas, workstations and a media center. A stone and metal fireplace was added to the south wall, while an interactive media work area anchors the north end with touch-screens, iPads^®, a magazine stand and printer. The Monarch Lounge provides guests with comfortable seating for work or relaxation, with furnishings that reflect the hotel’s elegant history.

“The renovation and expansion of the lobby offers our guests additional space to work, relax and congregate,” said Steve Magnuson, Hilton Milwaukee’s vice president and general manager. “We hope visitors enjoy the many upgrades we’ve added, and that they find the new lobby area a comfortable and inviting place to spend their time.”

Featuring live jazz piano music in the evenings, the lounge offers a global wine list and bar-style menu featuring creative small plates of Mediterranean and classic American selections, paired with signature cocktails.

The culinary staff is working closely with local farmers and artisan food purveyors to put a local twist on internationally inspired flavors. “From calamari with basil dipping sauce and prosciutto bruschetta to chicken pot stickers and shaved tuna crudo, the Monarch Lounge offers plates to please every taste,” said Chef Robert Fedorko, market executive chef for Marcus Hotels & Resorts of Milwaukee. “The extensive drink menu features signature cocktails and seasonal drink specialties to please a variety of palates.”

As part of the renovation, several large windows on the east side of the building, which were covered for decades, have been opened to overlook 5^th Street and offer a unique view of Wisconsin Avenue and downtown. Openings have also been created to overlook the upper and lower lobbies. Design elements of the renovated lounge include rich wood architecture, comfortable leather furniture, new floor covering and fixtures to reflect the hotel’s original 1920s style.

The Monarch Room transformation marks one of the final phases in a multi-million dollar renovation of the hotel’s guestrooms, lobby area, public spaces, fitness center and more. The elegant hotel has been extensively restored to reflect its original grandeur and renovated to incorporate modern technology to accommodate guests’ present-day needs.

Built in 1927, the Hilton Milwaukee is a classic art deco hotel with rich furnishings and distinctive architecture. Originally named The Schroeder Hotel, today the Hilton Milwaukee is recognized as the city’s largest hotel with a tradition of excellence spanning nearly 85 years. The gracious style of the hotel is reflected in the impeccable service and attention to every detail provided by a tenured team of hospitality professionals.

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

About Hilton Milwaukee

Located in the heart of downtown, the AAA Four Diamond Hilton Milwaukee City Centeris a true Milwaukee landmark. In 2011, it became a member of Historic Hotels of America. As Milwaukee’s convention headquarters hotel of choice, Hilton Milwaukee offers the most meeting and event space of any hotel in the city—more than 34,000 square feet—including three ballrooms and 18 well-appointed meeting rooms of various sizes. The hotel’s ballrooms, with their vaulted ceilings and period fabrics, echo the magnificence evident throughout this showpiece.

With 729 renovated guest rooms, Hilton Milwaukee can accommodate nearly any group. Its central location means guests are just moments away from the city’s theater district, the lakefront and Summerfest grounds, Bradley Center sports complex, and Historic Third Ward. Hilton Milwaukee is located at 509 W. Wisconsin Ave. in downtown Milwaukee. For more information on the hotel, visit www.HiltonMilwaukee.com, find the hotel on Facebook (Facebook.com/hiltonmilwaukee), or follow it on Twitter (@HiltonMilwaukee).

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 Facebookand Twitter (@MarcusHotels).

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Mark Weber, Executive Chef at the Mason Street Grill, shares his travels to source the freshest lobster for the restaurant’s patrons. Rather than just make a long-distance business deal, Weber took his quest to “know the lobsters” one step further. He traveled to Maine in June where he joined fishermen on their boats for three days, learning much about these coveted crustaceans.

View the full article here: http://www.jsonline.com/features/food/mason-street-chef-meets-lobsters-at-their-doorstep-8h66luc-163456756.html

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).