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Marcus Hotels & Resorts Appoints Lynette Knutson as General Manager of Hilton Madison Monona Terrace
Marcus Hotels & Resorts | May 29, 2024
Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation, today announced Lynette Knutson has been appointed as general manager of Hilton Madison Monona Terrace in Madison, Wisconsin. Knutson brings more than 30 years of hospitality experience in the southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois areas to oversee the award-winning 240-room hotel. “Lynette is a talented hospitality professional with a history of success,” said Michael Evans, president of Marcus Hotels & Resorts. “She has experience managing premier hotels across the greater Madison area, and under Lynet...
Marcus Hotels & Resorts, Hempel Real Estate and Robinson Park Close Acquisition of Loews Minneapolis Hotel
Marcus Hotels & Resorts | March 4, 2024
The 251-room property will be rebranded as The Lofton Hotel under the Tapestry Collection by Hilton flag; Marcus Hotels & Resorts to manage the property MILWAUKEE--Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), announced today that it, Hempel Real Estate, and Robinson Park have closed on the acquisition of the Loews Minneapolis Hotel. The property will be managed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts, effective today, and will be rebranded immediately as The Lofton Hotel under the Tapestry Collection by Hilton flag, making it the first Tapestry Collect...
Marcus Hotels & Resorts Names Kevin Miller as General Manager of The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel
Marcus Hotels & Resorts | October 31, 2023
Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation, has appointed Kevin Miller as general manager of The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel. In his new role, Miller will oversee the 300-room historic hotel located near the University of Nebraska campus, Nebraska State Capitol, and Historic Haymarket District. “We are excited to welcome Kevin as the new general manager of The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel,” said Michael Evans, president of Marcus Hotels & Resorts. “Kevin is an accomplished hospitality leader with a diverse background in hotel operations....
Marcus Hotels & Resorts Promotes Danica Potier to Executive Director of Sales for Its Milwaukee Market
Marcus Hotels & Resorts | December 6, 2022
MILWAUKEE, December 6, 2022 – Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation, today announced the promotion of Danica Potier to executive director of sales for the company’s Milwaukee market. In this role, she will manage the sales teams for Marcus Hotels & Resorts' flagship properties – Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel, The Pfister Hotel, and Hilton Milwaukee City Center. Potier will also continue to maintain and build relationships with key corporate accounts and serve as a key leader of the overall sales team. “Marcus Hotels & Resorts is known as ...
Marcus Hotels & Resorts Appoints Chris Schaefer as Vice President of Food and Beverage
Marcus Hotels & Resorts | March 28, 2022
MILWAUKEE, WI - March 28, 2022 - Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced the appointment of Chris Schaefer as vice president of food and beverage. In his new role, Schaefer will oversee catering, banquets, and more than 40 signature restaurants, bars and lounges across Marcus Hotels & Resorts’ 17 properties. He will also be responsible for strategic planning, restaurant design and concepting, and talent development throughout the company’s food and beverage portfolio. Chris Schaefer, vice president of food and beverag...
Marcus Hotels & Resorts Promotes Skip Harless to Managing Director
Grand Geneva® Resort & Spa | March 9, 2022
MILWAUKEE, WI - March 9, 2022 - Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation, today announced the promotion of Skip Harless to managing director. In his new role, Harless will oversee the AAA Four Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa and Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark, both in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. He previously served as general manager of the Skirvin Hilton Hotel in Oklahoma City. “For nearly eight years, Skip has been an integral part of the Marcus Hotels & Resorts team, and has provided his astute guidance and leadership to ensure s...
Marcus® Hotels & Resorts Forms Joint Venture With Searchlight Capital Partners to Grow Portfolio of Co-Owned Hotels
Marcus Hotels & Resorts | December 20, 2021
MILWAUKEE - December 20, 2021 - Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced that it has formed a joint venture with funds managed by Searchlight Capital Partners, a leading global private investment firm, to co-invest in lifestyle hotels, resorts and high-quality full-service properties. Through this joint venture, Marcus Hotels & Resorts and Searchlight Capital Partners announced the acquisition of the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh, which Marcus Hotels & Resorts will manage, effective December 16, 2021. The hotel will rem...
Marcus Hotels & Resorts Appoints Carlo Vermeeren to General Manager of the Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District
the Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District | October 28, 2021
MILWAUKEE – October 28, 2021 – Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation, today announced the appointment of Carlo Vermeeren as general manager of the Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District in Omaha, Nebraska. In his new role, Vermeeren will oversee operations of the 12-story, 333-room hotel that serves as the anchor of the Capitol District, the city’s dining and entertainment district. “We are thrilled to welcome back Carlo to the Marcus Hotels & Resorts team,” said Michael Evans, president of Marcus Hotels & Resorts. “Carlo has e...
