03.23.16 |
Crain’s Chicago Business: Retreat!
The Grand Geneva Resort & Spa and Heidel House Resort & Spa are included in Crain’s Chicago Business’ list of resorts perfect for getting away with your co-workers.
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02.23.16 |
Marcus Hotels & Resorts Names Jeff Stewart General Manager of the Sheraton Madison Hotel
Additional appointments announced at the Hilton Madison and Sheraton Madison Hotels
 Milwaukee, Wis., February 23, 2016. . . . .Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel management company in Wisconsin and division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced that Jeff Stewart has been appointed general manager of the Sheraton Madison hotel in Madison, Wis. The company also announced the addition of Alex Mabry as assistant director of sales and Kara Gugel as banquets manager for both the Hilton Madison and Sheraton Madison hotels. Stewart joined Marcus Hotels & Resorts in 2015 as hotel manager at the AAA-Four Diamond Hilton Milwaukee City Center in Milwaukee, Wis. He previously was director of operations at Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, where he served since 2007. Stewart began his hospitality career in 2000 with Hyatt Hotels Corporation at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. During his 15-year tenure with Hyatt, he held a variety of management roles in the areas of stewarding, restaurants and banquets at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Hyatt Regency Chicago and Hyatt Regency Boston. Stewart has a bachelor’s degree in hospitality from Eastern Illinois University. Mabry will be responsible for leading sales strategies and initiatives for the 240-room Hilton Madison hotel and 239-room Sheraton Madison hotel, overseeing all group room and business accounts focusing on the University of Wisconsin and State and Federal Government agencies. She joined Marcus Hotels & Resorts in 2013 as corporate sales manager for the Heidel House Resort & Spa in Green Lake, Wis. Prior to this position she served as catering, sales and marketing manager for Oshkosh Country Club, in Oshkosh, Wis. Mabry has also held various sales and marketing positions throughout her career at several organizations including an Orlando, Fla. newspaper and food and beverage outlets located in the Orlando area. Mabry graduated from Valencia College in Orlando, Fla. with an associate degree in business management. Gugel joined Marcus Hotels & Resorts in 2014 as banquets supervisor for the Madison hotels and served as lead host for the Capitol ChopHouse. She then accepted the role as Manager in Training for the Hilton Madison hotel, where she spent time in various departments including event management, sales, and front desk. Gugel has a bachelor’s degree in hospitality and an event planning certification from the University of Wisconsin – Stout. “We are confident Jeff’s management and operational expertise will be a great asset to the Sheraton Madison hotel and the Madison community. Alex and Kara will both be great additions to the Madison sales team, providing extraordinary customer service that will benefit our current clients and new customers as well. We are excited to welcome Jeff, Kara and Alex on board,” said Joseph Khairallah, chief operating officer for Marcus Hotels & Resorts. Marcus Hotels & Resorts owns and manages the Hilton Madison Hotel and is a minority owner and manager of the Sheraton Madison Hotel. For more information on the latest news and updates from Marcus Hotels & Resorts, please visit: https://media.marcushotels.com. About Marcus Hotels & Resorts # # #
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01.07.16 |
Marcus Hotels & Resorts Offers One-of-A-Kind Valentine’s Day Packages for Extraordinary Experiences
Milwaukee, Wis., January 6, 2016. . . . If you have always dreamed of a one-of-a-kind Valentine’s Day experience to celebrate your love, Marcus® Hotels & Resorts is offering creative and extreme packages to help make those dreams come true this February. Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized hotel management company and division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), is offering romantic rendezvous Valentine’s Day packages that include luxurious accommodations coupled with engaging and memorable experiences at top rated properties including The Pfister Hotel, Hilton Milwaukee City Center, InterContinental Milwaukee, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, Heidel House Resort & Spa and Skirvin Hilton Hotel. “We make ordinary days extraordinary at our hotels, resorts and restaurants, and want to illustrate that sentiment through our special Valentine’s Day celebrations for guests this year,” said Joseph Khairallah, chief operating officer of Marcus Hotels & Resorts. “Six of our properties are offering unique experiences for Valentine’s Day that will definitely raise the bar for those who want to celebrate their love in a fun and creative way.” The 2016 Valentine’s packages by Marcus Hotels & Resorts are now on sale, and feature the following offers: “Love the Ride” Package, Including a New Harley Davidson Motorcycle Package price: $22,900+ taxes, gratuity, title, license. Package based on availability. Book by Jan 25, 2016. To reserve, call 414.390.1854. *See the new limited edition 2016 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S in the lobby of the Hilton Milwaukee City Center beginning January 4. The Puppy Love Package. Celebrating the Love of Your Favorite Four Legged Friends The Perfect Proposal Package for a Memorable Engagement The “Lift of Love Package” Will Take Your Affection to New Heights The Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, one of the top resorts in the Midwest, is the scenic setting for this novel and romantic “Lift Your Love” February package which includes: “Love at First Bite Valentine’s Package” Including Accommodations, Dining and Other Extras Get Together With the Girls with the “Drill Divas Package” Valid Jan 14 – Feb 28, 2016. Rates starting at only $208 per person, plus tax, gratuity and fishing licenses. Proof of age required. Availability dependent on ice conditions. For information and to reserve, call 920.294.3344. Celebrate Your Special Day with the “Honeymoon Anytime” Package Rates starting at $314 per couple. Price based on double occupancy and does not include tax. Subject to availability. For information and to reserve, call 920.294.3344. “Surprise Your Bride Wedding Package,” Complete with a Wedding Ceremony and Reception for 50 of Your Closest Friends About Marcus Hotels & Resorts # # # |
01.01.16 |
Marcus® Hotels & Resorts Offers One-Of-A-Kind Valentine’s Day Packages for Extraordinary Experiences
Milwaukee, Wis., December 2015 – If you have always dreamed of a one-of-a-kind Valentine’s Day experience to celebrate your love, Marcus® Hotels & Resorts is offering creative and extreme packages to help make those dreams come true this February. Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized hotel management company and division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), is offering romantic rendezvous Valentine’s Day packages that include luxurious accommodations coupled with engaging and memorable experiences at top rated properties including The Pfister Hotel, Hilton Milwaukee City Center, InterContinental Milwaukee, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, Heidel House Resort & Spa and Skirvin Hilton Hotel. “We make ordinary days extraordinary at our hotels, resorts and restaurants, and want to illustrate that sentiment through our special Valentine’s Day celebrations for guests this year,” said Joseph Khairallah, chief operating officer of Marcus Hotels & Resorts. “Six of our properties are offering unique experiences for Valentine’s Day that will definitely raise the bar for those who want to celebrate their love in a fun and creative way.” The 2016 Valentine’s packages by Marcus Hotels & Resorts are now on sale, and feature the following offers:
“Love the Ride” Package, Including a New Harley Davidson Motorcycle
Package price: $22,900+ taxes, gratuity, title, license. Package based on availability. Book by Jan 15, 2016. To reserve, call 414.390.1854. *See the new limited edition 2016 Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S in the lobby of the Hilton Milwaukee City Center beginning January 4.
The Puppy Love Package. Celebrating the Love of Your Favorite Four Legged Friends
Package price: At the Pfister Hotel – $3,530 + taxes and gratuity; Hilton Milwaukee City Center – $4,532 + taxes and gratuity. Package based on availability. Book by Jan. 15, 2016. To reserve, call 414.390.1854.
The Perfect Proposal Package for a Memorable Engagement
Package price is $3,600 + taxes and gratuity; Book by Jan. 25, 2016 by calling 405.702.8505.
The “Lift of Love Package” Will Take Your Affection to New Heights
Valid Feb 1 – Feb 29, 2016, pending snow conditions. Rates starting at $219. Book by visiting grandgeneva.com or call 800.558.3417.
“Love at First Bite Valentine’s Package” Including Accommodations, Dining and Other Extras
Restaurant reservations are recommended at the time of booking. Valid Feb 1 – Feb 29, 2016. Rates starting at only $199. Book by visiting grandgeneva.com or call 800.558.3417.
Get Together With the Girls with the “Drill Divas Package”
Valid Jan 14 – Feb 28, 2016. Rates starting at only $208 per person, plus tax, gratuity and fishing licenses. Proof of age required. Availability dependent on ice conditions. For information and to reserve, call 920.294.3344.
Celebrate Your Special Day with the “Honeymoon Anytime” Package
Rates starting at $314 per couple. Price based on double occupancy and does not include tax. Subject to availability. For information and to reserve, call 920.294.3344.
“Surprise Your Bride Wedding Package,” Complete with a Wedding Ceremony and Reception for 50 of Your Closest Friends
Package price: $12,900 + taxes and gratuity. Package based on availability. Book by Jan. 15, 2016. To reserve, call 414.390.1854
About Marcus Hotels & Resorts Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns and/or manages 19 hotels, resorts and other properties in the U.S. The company’s distinctive portfolio includes city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts, historic properties, and premium branded and independent first-class hotels. For more information, please visit: www.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels). # # # |
10.28.15 |
Marcus Hotels & Resorts Announces Promotions to Celebrate The Marcus Corporation’s 80th Anniversary
Milwaukee, Wis., October 27, 2015. . . . Marcus® Hotels & Resorts today announced special deals and offers in celebration of the 80th anniversary of its parent company, The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS). Founded on November 1, 1935 by Ben Marcus with the purchase of a single movie theatre in Ripon, Wisconsin, today The Marcus Corporation is a leader in the lodging and entertainment industries. For 80 years, a hallmark of The Marcus Corporation has been its dedication to creating memorable experiences for its guests and upholding its philosophy of “People Pleasing People.” The Marcus Corporation’s emphasis on quality, value and exceptional customer service has earned the company a reputation for excellence in every field it has entered. To celebrate 80 years in business, Marcus Hotels & Resorts is offering the following anniversary deals and discounts at the properties indicated below: Grand Geneva Resort & Spa (GrandGeneva.com) in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, a leading resort with more than 1,300 acres and enjoyment for all seasons and all ages Heidel House Resort & Spa (HeidelHouse.com), located in scenic Green Lake Wisconsin, just minutes from The Marcus Corporation’s first business in Ripon, Wisconsin AC Hotel Chicago Downtown (ACHotelChicago.com), the new and stylish lifestyle hotel by Marriott that offers European flair and convenience near Michigan Avenue The Pfister Hotel (PfisterHotel.com) and the Hilton Milwaukee City Center (HiltonMilwaukee.com), the two top, AAA Four Diamond rated hotels in Milwaukee, Wisconsin For more information on the latest news and updates from Marcus Hotels & Resorts, please visit: https://media.marcushotels.com. About Marcus Hotels & Resorts *Restrictions and blackout dates apply. Offers based on availability. Does not include gratuity. See website for details. # # # |
07.28.15 |
OnMilwaukee.com: 8 Reasons to Love Green Lake
Bobby Tanzilo, managing editor of OnMilwaukee.com, took a visit to Heidel House Resort & Spa in Green Lake, and shared his eight reasons to fall in love with Green Lake
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04.22.15 |
Marcus Hotels & Resorts Receives Three Horizon Interactive Awards in 2014 Competition; Wins Best Restaurant Website in Internet Advertising Competition
Heidel House Resort & Spa website and Pfister Augmented Reality app recognized in prestigious annual interactive media awards; Marcus Restaurants wins Best Restaurant Website in IAC awards
Milwaukee, Wis., April 22, 2015. . . . . Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced that its technology team won three web design awards from the Horizon Interactive Awards, a leading international interactive media awards competition that recognizes the year’s “best of the best” in interactive media production. Marcus Hotels & Resorts also won Best Restaurant Website for its Marcus Restaurant Group site in the Internet Advertising Competition.
The Heidel House Resort & Spa website, http://www.heidelhouse.com, won a gold award in the responsive/mobile design category and a silver award in the travel & tourism category. After assuming management of the 190-room resort in Green Lake, Wis. in March 2014, Marcus Hotels & Resorts almost immediately began work on a new responsive website to showcase the stunning images the lakefront property offers. The marketing team laid out the business priorities and goals of the website, while the technology team worked on crafting a new responsive design and implementing a strong SEO strategy. Within three months of the new site’s launch there was a 330% increase in website visitors from the Chicago market alone, and mobile users were actively engaging in the new site as evidenced by a 1,700% increase in mobile visits.
The Pfister Hotel Augmented Reality Art Tour, http://www.thepfisterhotel.com/art-tour, won a gold award in the mobile app category. Marcus Hotels & Resorts is one of the first hotel management companies in the U.S. to launch an augmented reality tour at its flagship property, The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, Wis. Housing the largest collection of Victorian art of any hotel in the world, the Pfister Hotel now has an augmented reality tour to provide a self-guided, digital, full motion experience of 12 pieces in the art collection, featuring games, videos and other graphics. The Marcus Hotels technology team created the new mobile technology and built a seamless experience for mobile and tablet users, as well as wearable devices. The app has received local and national media attention and there are plans to augment more of the art collection in the future. The app is free and available for download at: http://www.thepfisterhotel.com/art-tour.
“Our corporate marketing and technology teams are focused on development projects that empower and engage our customers before and during travel,” said Christine Beuchert, senior director, marketing and ecommerce strategy for Marcus Hotels & Resorts. “These awards recognize our company’s creative talent and outstanding work in providing an exceptional digital user experience for our customers.”
Marcus Hotels & Resorts was also a winner in the Internet Advertising Competition Awards for its Marcus Restaurant Group website, www.marcusrestaurants.com, for Best Restaurant Website. The IAC Awards provide an opportunity to highlight the best online advertising in 96 industries and nine online formats including online ad, video, mobile, newsletter, email and social media. The Marcus Restaurant Group website award was based on the following criteria: creativity, innovation, impact, design, copywriting, use of the median and memorability.
“These interactive digital awards are a testament not only to the exceptional design work our team is capable of, but the sound coding and optimization strategy behind each project. These awards recognize not only the sites that look good on the surface, but also the sites that are built soundly and adhere to industry standards and best practices,” said Jessica McCoy Howsam, digital project manager for Marcus Hotels’ design and development team.
For more information on each award, please visit the Marcus technology team blog at: http://blog.marcustec.com/2015/04/here-comes-the-sun.
For more information visit the Horizon Interactive Awards online: www.horizoninteractiveawards.com. For more information on the IAC Awards, please visit: http://www.iacaward.org. For the latest news and updates from Marcus Hotels & Resorts, please visit https://media.marcushotels.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 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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02.18.15 |
Experience a Weekend of Wisconsin Craft Beer in Green Lake
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:
We recommend following this 20 minute treatment with your choice of steam room or waterfall whirlpool soak, both located in our relaxation room.
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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01.27.15 |
LA Times | Wisconsin: Go Ice Fishing Before the Spa on this Girlfriends Getaway
Wisconsin: Go Ice Fishing Before the Spa on this Girlfriends Getaway By: Mary Forgione Forget the ice bucket challenge. What about the ice fishing challenge? if you’re looking for a girlfriends getaway that challenges you to earn your spa time, look to the north — way north. The Heidel House Resort & Spa in Green Lake, Wis., offers a Drill Divas Ice Fishing package from now through mid-March (weather permitting). Read more here.
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01.27.15 |
Daily Herald | On the Road: Drill, Baby, Drill
On the Road: Cash Dance, ‘Tulle’ Premiere at Joffrey By: Jacky Runice Come on, you know you’ve always wanted to try ice fishing. Now you can learn to ice fish, guided by an expert, then enjoy a warm and relaxing experience at Evensong Spa at Heidel House Resort & Spa. Read more here.
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