Cover story: Grand Geneva Resort’s 20th ‘Christmas in the Country’ festival

A winter wonderland set in the heart of the Midwest, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa and sister property, Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark are set to kick off the holidays with the annual Illumination Ceremony Nov. 23 that will light up the resort with more than two million lights.

The Illumination Ceremony is just the beginning of a six-week long celebration where Grand Geneva welcomes locals and guests alike to share in the festive spirit.

Black Friday Cyber Monday Travel Deals in the United States

By Diana Rowe

Let me tell you my dirty little secret…I LOVE shopping. Yep, I’m one of those who can’t sleep on Black Friday eve, for thinking of going out into the cold dark of night on Black Friday and brave the crowds for that one – or many awesome deals! I also LOVE travel, and putting together this amazing and LONG list of Black Friday Cyber Monday Travel Deals for the United States has me dancing in my computer chair and ready to pack my bags. Sit back, read on and find your best travel deal in the United States, listed alphabetically according to state.

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Your Ultimate Guide to Black Friday and Cyber Monday Travel Deals

For those who would rather not wait in the freezing cold all night for Black Friday deals, hotels and tour companies around the world are offering sales…online. You can find some serious savings—and book your next vacation all from the comfort of your warm, cozy home this holiday season. Keep reading to find travel deals starting even before Black Friday that last through Cyber Monday. But before you book, be sure to check the website for blackout dates.

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Click to Order

By: Adam Perkowsky

Technology is everywhere and new advances have changed the way that nearly every business operates, including the hospitality industry.   Chris Anderson, senior vice president of Marcus Hotels & Resorts, talks with Hotel Business about how technology has streamlined the ordering process for operating supplies and equipment.

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New offerings at Midwest ski resorts this season

By Brian E. Clark

At least one new high-speed chairlift, more tubing lanes, expanded terrain parks, repainted lodges, new snow-making guns and new lodging will greet skiers, snowboarders and tubers when they hit the slopes at Wisconsin, Upper Peninsula, Illinois and Iowa ski resorts this winter — which, by the look of things last week, has arrived with a vengeance in central and northern parts of Wisconsin.

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Resorts spiff up for ski, snowboard season

By Brian E. Clark

At least one new high speed chairlift, more tubing lanes, expanded terrain parks, repainted lodges, new snow-making guns and new lodging will greet skiers, snowboarders and tubers when they hit the slopes at Wisconsin, Upper Peninsula, Illinois and Iowa ski resorts this winter – which, by the look of things last week, has arrived with a vengeance in central and northern parts of Wisconsin.

Toni Wargula Named Heidel House Resort’s People Pleaser of the Month Please help us in congratulating Toni Wargula, People Pleaser of the Month for September 2014. Toni has worked with us since May 2013 – we are so appreciative she is a part of our team. “Since the retirement of Linda Bertz, Toni continues to […]

Grand Geneva ready to celebrate the season with activities, ‘Christmas in the Country’

The holidays have arrives at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa! As the cold weather begins to roll in, Grand Geneva has plenty of winter programming lined up for guests to enjoy. To kick off Christmas in the Country, the Illumination Ceremony will take place Sunday, Nov. 23.

Warm up: Beautiful hotel fireplaces around the USA

By Susan B. Barnes

Is there any better way to warm up after a cold fall or winter’s day than fireside with a mug of hot cocoa, a hot toddy, or your favorite cocktail? Here’s a look at some magnificent fireplaces found throughout the USA.

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Cheers to Beer

Not surprisingly, beer takes center stage at Miller Time Pub & Grill, a Marcus Hotels & Resorts concept with outlets at The Cornhusker, A Marriott Hotel in Lincoln, Nebraska, as well as Hilton Milwaukee City Center. The restaurant serves more than 50 varieties of beer and more than 20 draft beer options, but perhaps its most eye-catching choice is the boot-shaped “beer boot” glass.

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