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Oct 31, 2022
by Tony Snell

Really Big News from Peggy Williams-Smith

Well, it doesn't get much better than National Geographic naming Milwaukee one of the top 25 places in the world for travel in 2023 and telling their 13 million monthly readers what an awesome community we have. This prestigious recognition comes from one of the most respected voices in travel that reaches audiences around the world and I have no doubt will benefit Milwaukee in 2023 and beyond

I want to shout out my communications team led by Communications Director Claire Koenig, who brought the National Geographic writer of this piece here last summer and gave him a whirlwind tour. From the Menomonee Valley, to Burnham Park, Walker's Point, East Town, downtown, Bronzeville, and beyond, Claire showed him our Milwaukee, one that is beautiful, diverse and bursting with amazing people and experiences. 

So, what comes next after gaining one of the most respected accolades in the travel sphere? To start, I encourage all of you to share the story with friends, neighbors and colleagues as much as you can. Use it as an excuse to text that sibling who lives out of state or that friend who hasn't visited in a while. Tell those remote coworkers it's time for a team-building event in Milwaukee, or use it to tell your hobby group it's time to host your next meeting right here. 

Whatever you do, I hope we can all use this story within our own networks to be loud and proud ambassadors for our city.

Our team will be promoting this recognition through paid marketing platforms including billboards, print ads and an array of digital and social channels. Rest assured that we will squeeze this opportunity for all it's worth.

Volunteer Needs

Volunteer needs in 2022 and, believe it or not, the beginning of 2023. To see all needs, click here.

*If a shift of interest is already filled, please consider joining the waitlist. You'll be notified if the shift becomes available and be given the option to sign up.

Incoming Groups
Groups booked by VISIT Milwaukee in town in the coming week. To see all incoming groups for the quarter, click here.   

  • Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club - 2022 Brew City Battle - Basketball on the Diamond, November 11, estimated 40,500 attendees, American Family Field
  • Meeting Professionals International (Wisconsin Chapter) - 2022 Great Lakes Education Summit, November 13-16, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, estimated 150 attendees
  • International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants - 2022 IIBEC Building Enclosure Symposium, November 13-15, estimated 250 attendees, Wisconsin Center
  • Johnson Controls, Inc. - 2022 Johnson Controls ELT Meeting Milwaukee, November 14-18, estimated 150 attendees, Saint Kate
  • Lakefront Bowl - 2022 Cousins Lakefront Bowl, November 19, estimated 1,100 attendees, Raabe Stadium
  • 2022 WGLO Fall Meeting, November 18-20, estimated 1,050, Walter Schroeder Aquatic Center

Media Highlights

Welcome New Partners
Please welcome new or returning partners to the VISIT Milwaukee team! 

Partner Updates
Exciting news from our partner businesses.

  • Craft and Relic's holiday market is back on Nov. 12 and 13!
  • Get your t-shirts and prepare your holiday shopping list. 414Milwaukee is having a sidewalk sale. 
  • Congratulations to the Next Act Theatre team, which has hired new artistic director Cody Estle.  
  • These Milwaukee-area restaurants are open for dine-in or offering takeout for Thanksgiving so place your orders today!  
  • Huge congratulations to Brandon Drusch, the new GM of the Pfister and Dana Johnson, the new GM of Saint Kate! 
  • Calling all princesses, superheroes, ghosts and unicorns! Kids in Halloween costumes eat free at Lowlands Group restaurants this weekend.
  • The Business Commons, a new flexible co-working area, is now open at Milwaukee Public Library's Central Branch downtown!

Thank you for sharing your time, knowledge, and smiles