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Milwaukee, Wis., March 19, 2012. . . . .Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced that The Skirvin Hilton Hotel in Oklahoma City, Okla. has earned recognition as the 2012 Best Hotel in Oklahoma City and the state of Oklahoma by U.S. News & World Report. The Skirvin Hilton was one of four Hilton Hotels & Resorts properties to appear on the magazine’s Best Hotels list. The Skirvin Hilton is majority-owned and operated by Marcus Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Skirvin Partners in Development.

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“We are delighted to receive this exceptional award, ” said Gregory S. Marcus, president and chief executive officer of The Marcus Corporation. “Having restored this historic landmark to its prominence as the business and social center of Oklahoma City, it’s gratifying to know that travelers and guests alike find value in the high-quality services and amenities we strive to offer our guests every day. We are proud to have earned these national rankings – and proud to continue to deliver exceptional service to our guests.”

U.S. News established Best Hotels to identify the top properties across the country. To create the 2012 rankings, U.S. News evaluated the strength of accolades and ratings that elite hotels received from major travel publications, as well as travelers, to identify hotels that are loved by experts and consumers alike.

“With well over 1,500 four-and five-star hotels in the United States, travelers have a wealth of luxury options,” said Chad Smolinski, vice president of rankings and reviews at U.S. News & World Report. “Our Best Hotels rankings are a great resource for travelers who want to know which hotels are favorites of both the experts and travelers like them.”

For the U.S. News rankings of the 2012 Best Hotels, please visit: http://travel.usnews.com/Hotels/USA/.

For more information on The Skirvin Hilton Hotel, please visit http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/OKCSKHF-The-Skirvin-Hilton-Oklahoma-CityOklahoma/index.do.

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About Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns or manages 18 hotels, resorts and other properties in nine states. A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historical renovations. The company’s portfolio includes a wide variety of properties including city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts and branded first-class hotels. For more information, please visit www.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels).

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Marcus Hotels & Resorts today announced the appointment of Leslie Johnson, a four-year Marcus Hotels & Resorts veteran, as general manager of Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark in Lake Geneva, Wis.

Johnson brings extensive leadership and management expertise to her new position, having previously served as the director of rooms at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa.  She joined Marcus Hotels & Resorts in 2008 as the director of restaurant sales & promotions, where she oversaw the management teams and organizational systems for the company’s Milwaukee-area restaurants.  Prior to joining Marcus Hotels & Resorts, she spent 12 years in various positions within the hospitality industry focused on catering and marketing.  Her experience includes positions with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts and RARE Hospitality, where she opened several new Capital Grille restaurant locations.

“Leslie has contributed greatly to the success of Marcus Hotels & Resorts by taking a leadership role at several of our key Wisconsin properties,” said Gregory S. Marcus, president and chief executive officer of The Marcus Corporation.  “Her restaurant and hospitality experience makes her an ideal candidate for the general manager position.  On behalf of the entire Marcus Hotels & Resorts team, we congratulate Leslie on her new position.”

In addition to her work at Marcus Hotels & Resorts, Johnson is a member of several industry organizations including the National Concierge Association (NCA), Wisconsin Restaurant Association (WRA), Wisconsin Society of Association Executives (WSAE), Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) and the Milwaukee Convention Visitors Bureau marketing committee (Visit Milwaukee).

Johnson graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie, Wis. with a bachelor’s degree in hospitality and tourism.  She will officially take the helm at Timber Ridge Lodge on Friday, February 10, 2012.

For more information about the resort or to make reservations, please visit www.GrandGeneva.com orwww.TimberRidgeResort.com.

About Marcus Hotels & Resorts

Marcus Hotels & Resorts owns or manages 18 hotels, resorts and other properties in nine states.  A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historical renovations.  The company’s portfolio includes a wide variety of properties including city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts and branded first-class hotels.  For more information visit: www.marcushotels.com.

Marcus Hotels & Resorts today announced the appointment of Leslie Johnson, a four-year Marcus Hotels & Resorts veteran, as general manager of Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark in Lake Geneva, Wis.

Johnson brings extensive leadership and management expertise to her new position, having previously served as the director of rooms at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa.  She joined Marcus Hotels & Resorts in 2008 as the director of restaurant sales & promotions, where she oversaw the management teams and organizational systems for the company’s Milwaukee-area restaurants.  Prior to joining Marcus Hotels & Resorts, she spent 12 years in various positions within the hospitality industry focused on catering and marketing.  Her experience includes positions with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts and RARE Hospitality, where she opened several new Capital Grille restaurant locations.

“Leslie has contributed greatly to the success of Marcus Hotels & Resorts by taking a leadership role at several of our key Wisconsin properties,” said Gregory S. Marcus, president and chief executive officer of The Marcus Corporation.  “Her restaurant and hospitality experience makes her an ideal candidate for the general manager position.  On behalf of the entire Marcus Hotels & Resorts team, we congratulate Leslie on her new position.”

In addition to her work at Marcus Hotels & Resorts, Johnson is a member of several industry organizations including the National Concierge Association (NCA), Wisconsin Restaurant Association (WRA), Wisconsin Society of Association Executives (WSAE), Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) and the Milwaukee Convention Visitors Bureau marketing committee (Visit Milwaukee).

Johnson graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie, Wis. with a bachelor’s degree in hospitality and tourism.  She will officially take the helm at Timber Ridge Lodge on Friday, February 10, 2012.

For more information about the resort or to make reservations, please visit www.GrandGeneva.com orwww.TimberRidgeResort.com.

About Marcus Hotels & Resorts

Marcus Hotels & Resorts owns or manages 18 hotels, resorts and other properties in nine states.  A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historical renovations.  The company’s portfolio includes a wide variety of properties including city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts and branded first-class hotels.  For more information visit: www.marcushotels.com.

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

“I’m very excited to step into this new post as Executive Chef at the Grand Geneva, ” says Sawin. “It’s been a great environment to work in over these last few years.” As the new executive chef, Sawin plans to expand the resort’s on-site vegetable and herb garden, supplying all of the restaurants with an increased bounty of seasonal favorites. In the months to come, guests can look forward to enjoying hand-picked tomatoes, corn, beans, peppers, and a variety of other locally-produced offerings. Sawin also hopes to bring diners even closer to their food by hosting outdoor garden dinners this coming summer “Ultimately, my goal is to give each guest a unique and memorable dining experience, focusing on flavorful dishes and exceptional service.”

For more information on Chef Michael Sawin, the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa’s dining establishments,or to make reservations, visit www.grandgeneva.com or call 262.248.8811.

About Michael Sawin

Growing up in suburban Chicago, many of Chef Michael Sawin’s early childhood memories revolve around food. “My parents made a lot of things from scratch,” remembers Sawin. “We even went apple-picking at a local orchard to make our pies.”  In addition to being an intrepid Boy Scout, a young Sawin liked to pass the time by watching cooking shows, like “The Galloping Gourmet” hosted by Graham Kerr, allowing his love of food to blossom further.

In high school, Sawin parlayed his childhood interest in culinary pursuits into his first hospitality industry job working at a local food court. Here, he learned the basics of the kitchen before enrolling into the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. Upon graduation, Sawin returned to his home state of Illinois and began working with local legend Chef Bernard Cretier at Le Vichyssois. “Chef Cretier was a true mentor of mine. He taught me classic French cuisine, allowing me to prep during the day and work the line at night.” From Le Vichyssois, Sawin took his French-influenced experience – and esteemed recommendation from Cretier – to his next role, working under the renowned Chef Jean Banchet at his Wheeling, IL restaurant, Le Francais.

Next on his culinary resume, Sawin served as the executive chef at Wyndham Northwest in Itasca, IL, before taking the reins of the food and beverage program at the Wyndham Sugar Bay resort in the Virgin Islands. In 2009, Sawin returned from his tropical local to join the culinary team at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa as a sous chef. In December 2011, Chef Sawin was promoted to his current position as Executive Chef. Sawin will direct the daily culinary operations for the Grand Geneva Resort’s nine restaurants including the resort’s award-winning Geneva ChopHouse Restaurant and Ristoranté Brissago. When he’s not working in the kitchen, Sawin enjoys spending time with his wife and pursuing his outdoor interests including hunting and boating.

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 or reservations, call toll free (800) 558-3417 or visit www.grandgeneva.com.

About Marcus Hotels & Resorts

Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns or manages 18 hotels, resorts and other properties in nine states.  A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historical renovations.  The company’s portfolio includes a wide variety of properties including city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts and branded first-class hotels.  For more information visit: www.marcushotels.com.

Marcus Hotels & Resorts today announced the appointment of Leslie Johnson, a four-year Marcus Hotels & Resorts veteran, as general manager of Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark in Lake Geneva, Wis.

Johnson brings extensive leadership and management expertise to her new position, having previously served as the director of rooms at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa.  She joined Marcus Hotels & Resorts in 2008 as the director of restaurant sales & promotions, where she oversaw the management teams and organizational systems for the company’s Milwaukee-area restaurants.  Prior to joining Marcus Hotels & Resorts, she spent 12 years in various positions within the hospitality industry focused on catering and marketing.  Her experience includes positions with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts and RARE Hospitality, where she opened several new Capital Grille restaurant locations.

“Leslie has contributed greatly to the success of Marcus Hotels & Resorts by taking a leadership role at several of our key Wisconsin properties,” said Gregory S. Marcus, president and chief executive officer of The Marcus Corporation.  “Her restaurant and hospitality experience makes her an ideal candidate for the general manager position.  On behalf of the entire Marcus Hotels & Resorts team, we congratulate Leslie on her new position.”

In addition to her work at Marcus Hotels & Resorts, Johnson is a member of several industry organizations including the National Concierge Association (NCA), Wisconsin Restaurant Association (WRA), Wisconsin Society of Association Executives (WSAE), Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) and the Milwaukee Convention Visitors Bureau marketing committee (Visit Milwaukee).

Johnson graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie, Wis. with a bachelor’s degree in hospitality and tourism.  She will officially take the helm at Timber Ridge Lodge on Friday, February 10, 2012.

For more information about the resort or to make reservations, please visit www.GrandGeneva.com orwww.TimberRidgeResort.com.

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.

About Marcus Hotels & Resorts

Marcus Hotels & Resorts owns or manages 18 hotels, resorts and other properties in nine states.  A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historical renovations.  The company’s portfolio includes a wide variety of properties including city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts and branded first-class hotels.  For more information visit: www.marcushotels.com.

Mason Street Grill’s Executive Chef, Mark Weber, recently embarked on a Florida fishing expedition to learn first-hand what it is like to catch the most highly prized seafood delicacy available in the United States, the Florida Stone Crab. More importantly, he learned what it takes to get the claws back to Milwaukee, fresh and daily.

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

Hant brings over 18 years of hospitality management experience to his new position and has been with Marcus Hotels & Resorts since 2008. As director of operations at the Hotel Phillips, Hant oversaw a recently completed multi-million dollar renovation and was responsible for all of the hotel’s broad range of operating functions.

“Allan has been a tremendous asset to Marcus Hotels & Resorts. Through his experience, he has demonstrated a unique ability to bring out the best in each property he works with,” said Gary Gentile, senior vice president of operations of Marcus Hotels & Resorts.  “His industry knowledge makes him the ideal choice for the general manager position. On behalf of the entire Marcus Hotels & Resorts team, we congratulate Allan on his new role.”

Prior to joining Marcus Hotels & Resorts, Hant served as a consultant for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide for the AAA Five-Diamond Phoenician Resort and Westin Peachtree.  In this role, he analyzed food and beverage operations, provided leadership training guidelines and met with division heads regarding new programming. His experience also includes food and beverage roles at The Atlantic Hotel and Spa and Trump International Sonesta Beach Resort.  During this time, Hant was featured in bothLifestyles Magazine andHotel F&B Magazine, earning praise for his passionate management style.

Hant graduated from Florida State University in Tallahassee, Fla. with a bachelor’s degree in economics and a minor in marketing.

About Marcus Hotels & Resorts

Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns or manages 18 hotels, resorts and other properties in nine states.  A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historical renovations.  The company’s portfolio includes a wide variety of properties including city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts and branded first-class hotels.  For more information, please visit www.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels).

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