U.S. News & World Report has released its list of Best Hotels for 2019. The news outlet evaluated more than 30,000 luxury hotels and resorts.

HKS Holdings and Concord Hospitality Enterprises have begun construction on the Renaissance Hotel in Wauwatosa.

Mortenson Development recently made an informational presentation to the Madison City Planning Commission regarding a six-story hotel to be located near the Kohl Center on the University of Wisconsin campus.

Marriott has announced its new loyalty brand, Marriott Bonvoy, replacing the current loyalty brands – Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG).

A new meetings-and-events-focused brand is being launched by Hilton. Signia Hilton will offer a minimum of 500 guest rooms and 75 square feet per key of flexible meetings and events space.

West Allis officials received a sneak peek at plans for a proposed $10.7 million, 128-room, Home2 Suites by Hilton dubbed West Quarter.

After a 40-year break, Hotel Northland will once again welcome guests with 160 guest rooms, homelike amenities, unique dining and meeting spaces.

According to a recent article from Crain’s New York, employers are investing in rewards experiences that rejuvenate their annual meetings in an effort to motivate and retain top performing employees.

Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison has announced plans for a major expansion that would include a conference center, hotel and Heritage Center.

Benchmark, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company with 80 award-winning hotels and conference centers, released a list of top meetings trends for 2019 with security in technology as the highest ranked priority for planners.