It will be a tough two years for group bookings, according to Cvent’s latest Group Business Outlook.

The new Cambria Hotel will open in downtown Milwaukee in August, according to The Business Journal.

Milwaukee’s first arts-themed property opens this week. The St. Kate, formerly the InterContinental, says it celebrates all forms of artistic expression.

Convene magazine has released results from its annual salary survey of meeting and convention planners.

A report released recently by Meeting Professionals International, (MPI), the world’s largest meeting and event industry association details how and to what extent event professionals plan for inclusivity and diversity.

Paul Upchurch, president and CEO of Visit Milwaukee, has announced his resignation from Milwaukee’s hospitality and tourism organization.

Forbes Travel Guide has released its list of the World’s Best Hotel Rooms for 2019. Winners include 41 properties in 17 different countries.

Ho-Chunk Gaming presented its plans for expansion and received approval from the Madison Urban Design Commission last week, as it works its way through the city’s approval process.

Cvent’s latest Group Business Outlook report indicates a decrease in future group bookings via the Cvent platform as compared to previous years.

MPI has released its quarterly report on the state of the industry and the survey finds that there is an increasing demand to provide event guests with unique experiences.