04.14.14

Intercontinental Milwaukee Honored with ‘Stars of the Industry’ Award from American Hotel & Lodging Association

MILWAUKEE – April 4, 2014 – InterContinental^® Milwaukee, which is owned and managed by Marcus^® Hotels & Resorts, has been honored with a national ‘Stars of the Industry’ award from American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) in the category of guest relations for a medium property. The awards program recognizes lodging employees and properties that best symbolize the quality service of the industry.

The award in the guest relations category is given for programs that develop a climate conducive to new or repeat business, create goodwill among guests, or provide special services. InterContinental Milwaukee won for its Pink Room initiative.

“The Pink Room is a project that has united our staff, given back to our community, and brought awareness to a great cause,” said Tim Smith, general manager of InterContinental Milwaukee. “We are honored to have been recognized with this prestigious award, and look forward to continuing the program for years to come.”

When guests stay in one of InterContinental Milwaukee’s two Pink Rooms, a portion of the proceeds from each stay is donated to ABCD: After Breast Cancer Diagnosis, a Milwaukee-based organization whose mission is to provide free, personalized information and one-to-one support to people affected by breast cancer—patients, families and friends.

Upon entering the Pink Room, guests are greeted by an abundance of pink—from the comforter to the commissioned artwork. There’s a laptop on the desk that opens up to the Pink Room blog, pinkroomstories.com, where guests can read previous guests’ survival stories, learn about breast cancer events in the area, and more. Since the Pink Room opened in 2009, it has raised more than $40,000 in donations for ABCD.

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About American Hotel & Lodging Association

Serving the hospitality industry for a century, AH&LA is the sole national association representing all sectors and stakeholders in the lodging industry, including individual hotel property members, hotel companies, student and faculty members, and industry suppliers. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., AH&LA provides members with national advocacy on Capitol Hill, public relations and image management, education, research and information, and other value-added services to provide bottom line savings and ensure a positive business climate for the lodging industry. Partner state associations provide local representation and additional cost-saving benefits to members.

About InterContinental Milwaukee

Whether you’re looking for vibrant nightlife or a uniquely refined place for meetings, InterContinental^® Milwaukee is your downtown destination.  Mixing sophisticated elegance with modern luxury, InterContinental Milwaukee offers a chic, upscale atmosphere with a twist of the unexpected. Adjacent to the scenic Milwaukee Riverwalk, InterContinental Milwaukee is centrally located to downtown’s business and theatre districts, parks, restaurants and nightlife.  Discover the historic Pabst Theatre, the Milwaukee Public Museum, or one of Milwaukee’s many summer festivals.

About Marcus Hotels & Resorts

Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns and/or manages 18 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.