06.10.14 |
Marcus® Hotels & Resorts Properties and Restaurants Recognized with TripAdvisor® 2014 Certificate of Excellence
Milwaukee, Wis., June 10, 2014. . . . .Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced that 15 of its owned and managed properties have received the TripAdvisor® 2014 Certificate of Excellence. Twelve restaurants and lounges in its portfolio also received the 2014 Certificate of Excellence. Joining the nearly 58,000 U.S. hospitality businesses that received the award this year, the Certificate of Excellence is awarded to the upper echelon of businesses listed on the TripAdvisor website. The TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence recognizes establishments that consistently achieve exceptional reviews on TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, and represent the top tier of businesses listed on the website. Now in its fourth year, the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence celebrates leaders in the hospitality industry from across the globe that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews. Winners of the Certificate of Excellence award are chosen based on an algorithm that takes review ratings, volume and recency of reviews as well as the business’ tenure and popularity ranking into account. Only establishments with at least a four out of five overall rating are eligible for consideration. Winners of the prestigious award include accommodations, cialis eateries and attractions of all sizes. Marcus Hotels & Resorts 2014 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence winners are: Hotels
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“We pride ourselves on providing an exceptional experience for our guests from the moment they walk through the door. Everything from our incomparable features to our high level of customer service creates a more personalized and enjoyable visit for our guests,” said Thomas F. Kissinger, interim president, Marcus Hotels & Resorts and senior executive vice president, The Marcus Corporation. “We are especially honored to receive 27 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence awards in 2014 because they are based on the feedback of those who matter most – our customers.” For more information on the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence winners, please visit:http://www.tripadvisor.com/PressCenter-i6746-c1-Press_Releases.html. To download the complete PDF release: [wpdm_file id=63] About TripAdvisor TripAdvisor® is the world’s largest travel site, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. TripAdvisor branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, reaching nearly 260 million unique monthly visitors, and more than 150 million reviews and opinions covering more than 4 million accommodations, restaurants and attractions. The sites operate in 39 countries worldwide, including China under daodao.com. TripAdvisor also includes TripAdvisor for Business, a dedicated division that provides the tourism industry access to millions of monthly TripAdvisor visitors. 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 10 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). # # # |
11.19.12 |
TCD’s 2012 Holiday Fun Guide
While taking care of all your to-dos this holiday season, don’t forget to pencil in time to enjoy the company of family and friends. Or better yet, save yourself the trouble and let TCD’s 2012 Holiday Guide keep you busy. From tree lighting ceremonies to breakfast with Santa, our guide includes holiday fun for the whole family. Holiday Lights and Decor Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival This magical night is not one to miss. The Holiday Lights Festival is the unofficial start to the holiday season in downtown Milwaukee. Cathedral Square, Zeidler Union Square and Pere Marquette Park are each decorated with a specific theme in mind. See them all in one night, or make an evening out of each park.
Holiday Tree Lighting at Bayshore The tree lighting at Bayshore is always an extravagant event. While you’re getting a head-start on your holiday shopping, why not take a much needed break and walk on by Bayshore’s beautifully decorated Christmas tree.
There is nothing more indicative of the holiday season than Christmas lights, and there’s no better place to see them than Candy Cane Lane. Drive or walk around the neighborhood to witness some of the most unique holiday light displays in the city! Check the MACC Fund website for special entertainment including performances by Comedy Sportz and the Diamond Dancers.
With more than 300,000 LED lights, the “Holiday Lites” show at the Milwaukee Brewery is the largest in the Midwest! And only in Wisconsin does your visit also include a free mini brewery tour with samplings for those 21 and older.
The Wisconsin Christmas Carnival of Lights Join us for Wisconsin’s largest holiday lights display at Jellystone in Campground. The event features 1.3 million lights and dozens of one-of-a-kind displays in an experience that goes on for more than a mile. Be blown away by the the main building adorned with 31,000 lights synchronized to music and and be wowed as you drive through a 250-ft tunnel of lights. One dollar from every car this season will benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin.
Family Fun Leonard Bearstein Symphony Orchestra Dressed in their holiday best, this “beary” unique ensemble of musicians is not only an amusing sight but an entertaining one as well. Every hour the group engages visitors with holiday classics that patrons of all ages will enjoy.
For just a dollar, the Jingle Bus takes you on a scenic tour throughout the city as a Milwaukee Public Service Ambassador talks you through the famous sights of our great downtown. Grab some complimentary cookies and cocoa before the trip, then sit back and enjoy the ride.
Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves invite guests to have lunch with them at the zoo! Come for the lunch, stay to see the animals, including the reindeer!
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Hometown Holiday Tour Milwaukee is fortunate to be home to a nationally acclaimed symphony orchestra and even more fortunate to experience their engrossing performances for free this holiday season! Our hometown orchestra scheduled several shows in various venues throughout the city to reach audiences who wouldn’t otherwise be able to see them.
Build a Gingerbread House & Breakfast with Santa Children are invited to show their artistic taste and customize their own gingerbread house plus have breakfast with Santa at Motor Bar & Restaurant. They will provide everything you need to create the perfect gingerbread house for the family to enjoy.
Winter Activities
Westown Indoor and In-Store Market Enjoy live music performances while you shop the indoor market for home-grown produce and handcrafted art located on the second floor of the mall.
The Historic Pabst Mansion has been a Milwaukee icon over the last hundred years. Treat yourself to their annual Christmas decoration display that has received national acclamation.
“Let it Snow” Show at the Domes There are very few places where you can walk through the desert and then five minutes later roam through a snowy oasis (don’t worry, it’s not real snow). The floral interpretation of the phrase “Let it Snow” is this season’s special exhibit in the Show Dome. Visitors will stroll through a winter wonderland where they’ll see classic sights such as a sleigh and children sledding.
Whether or not you have the skills of Michelle Kwan or can barely walk in skates, the ice rink at Red Arrow Park accepts all ability levels. Ice skates are available to rent at the park and a Starbucks is conveniently located next to the rink to warm-up afterwards.
This holiday themed pub crawl has its roots in Washington D.C. and has since traveled to the Midwest. Participants will enjoy exclusive drink specials in their complimentary mug and, if you’re still standing, are invited to an after party hosted by Buckhead Saloon.
This indoor festival brings more than 50 rides and activities to the Delta (formerly Frontier Airlines) Center in the week leading up to the new year. Highlights include one of the largest indoor zip lines in the state, a roller rink, radar snowball pitch and a polar cafe for parents. Admission is $15 for children and $10 for adults at the door, or $12 and $8 in advance.
Holiday Performances In its tenth year of production, Milwaukee Ballet’s performance of The Nutcracker is updated every year to keep the show fresh. Check out our own Tom Strini’s review of last year’s show.
Was it Rudolph? Could it have been Frosty? Or perhaps The Little Drummer Boy? I wouldn’t write off “poor” Tiny Tim either. Like the game of Clue, audience members try and help the detectives figure out which of Santa’s guests turned the holiday party into a murder scene. Written by local playwright Neil Haven, this puppet show is back for its fourth year of production.
Holiday Events I would say that this run would be a good way to burn off all those hearty winter meals and cookies you’ve consumed throughout the season, but with snacks and treats available along the course route, I wouldn’t be fooling anyone. With candy posts throughout the course, this is a run even Santa would consider. By the way, did I mention that you get a Santa hat and beard, and a themed t-shirt with your registration?
A Mason Street Grill Christmas Your Christmas tradition starts at Mason Street Grill featuring classic American favorites and a specially prepared Christmas prix fixe dinner. Private dining rooms are also available for your family gathering whether it’s six or 60.
Your Pfister Christmas features a spectacular buffet filled with a delicious assortment of appetizers, salads, entrees, and decadent desserts presented in our ballroom. Add an overnight stay on December 24 or December 25 for $230 (includes brunch for two), and add a second night for just $99 more. Also, the Lobby Lounge now offers an innovative selection of small bites, Pizzettas and fondues for sharing, and that feature many local ingredients. Guests can take in the luxurious lobby lounge experience while snacking on options like Filet Forks with brown butter mushrooms and tomato hollandaise; Pecan Pizzetta with braised onion and pecan sauce, drunken figs and apricots, merlot syrup rain, and pecan crunch; and Sprecher Amber & Cheddar fondue with salted pumpernickel, local apples fry bread shards, celery hearts and fried curds.
Begin your holiday festivities at Kil@wat on Christmas Eve and enjoy a scrumptious Christmas brunch or dinner. The menu features salads, appetizers, two different entrees and dessert.
The Hilton Milwaukee City Center Cafe is having a holiday breakfast a la carte and buffet. Select from your favorite morning dishes or indulge in the bountiful breakfast buffet. The brunch buffet is $16 per adult.
Tired of cooking over the holiday season? Then Don’t! Make your Christmas Eve less stressful and enjoy tender steak or fresh seafood from Milwaukee Chophouse.
Holiday Getaways Each of these vacation destinations have special themed activities scheduled throughout the holiday season
Places to Grab a Christmas Meal |