WISCONSIN IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Associated Press and several Wisconsin TV stations covered one of travelwisconsin.com's latest initiatives, the addition of global positioning coordinates to its travel items. Read the story here. 

A Sports Illustrated online article turned up again, this time on CNN.com. Mike McAllister's article "Wisconsin: 72 holes in 72 hours" gives you his dream weekend of 72 holes of golf just a short drive from Milwaukee. Here's the full article. 

Spring Green and its popular Fall Art Tour were the focus of Dee Reed's article "Art, Agriculture and Architecture" in the September issue of Highways magazine. Her article came from a Department-supported fam trip that occurred last fall.

Another Spring Green favorite, American Players Theatre enjoyed the limelight cast by a September Wall Street Journal article that proves, yet again, that Wisconsin is home to serious art and theater. Click here to see an excerpt or to purchase the archived story. 

Sundara Spa and Canoe Bay are featured in a National Geographic Traveler article that picked the top adults-only resorts. It was in their October issue but you can check it out online. 

With the help of Gary Knowles, the Department hosted golf writer David Whyte this past summer. His story on his experience is scheduled to appear in the Nov/Dec issue of Golf Links magazine, which is distributed throughout the UK.

Congratulations to the 2004 Holiday Folk Fair for receiving not one, but three awards from the International Festival & Events Association (IFEA) annual awards competition. They landed awards in Best Educational Program, Best Promotional Brochure and Best Community Outreach Program.

In other congratulatory news, Scott Krause, General Manager of the Heidel House Resort was just named "2005 Wisconsin Inkeepers Association's (WIA) Innkeeper of the Year." The awards criteria included leadership ability, personal and property achievements, ongoing WIA involvement and human resource skills.

And the hits just keeping coming for Milwaukee. One article landed in Go Air Train magazine. Four articles that run the gamut of things to do and see and suggestions on where to eat and stay in Milwaukee appeared on the website, Bella Online. Here's one of the four to peruse. Freelancer Shifra Stein published her account of Milwaukee's art scene on the website Minds Island and, finally, SATW-Central States Chapter President Lynn Fullman had these kind words to say about Milwaukee in the Birmingham News. 

MEDIA LEADS

Seeking Minority-Owned Businesses 

The Department is enhancing our multicultural travel page. Do you know of a minority-owned and operated lodging, attraction or restaurant? Do you have an attraction in your area that would be of interest to multicultural audiences? If so, please email Valeria Davis. 

Send Spring Packages, Ideas and Pitches to Family Fun Magazine 

Christine Loomis is working on a round-up of family-oriented hotel packages with lodging and added value components for around $200 per night or less for Family Fun magazine's March, April and May issues. Packages should be specific to the season, not year-round packages. She's also searching for what's new at museums, zoos, theme parks and family-friendly tours. Christine's perfect example would be a pitch for maple sugar season that includes a great Web site and a hotel that takes guests out to collect maple sugar. Send only specific press releases/info to Christine Loomis, 2914 Shoshone Trail, Lafayette, CO 80026

Budget Travel Magazine Story on Family Camping 

David LaHuta needs information for Budget Travel magazine's annual family camp roundup story titled "50 All-Star Family Camps." Responses should include the name of the camp, contact information (website and phone number), and a brief description of what makes the camp special. Also include how much it costs and what's included (room and board etc.). Contact David at David.LaHuta@Newsweekbt.com.

Wanted: Downtown Beer and Cheese Factories 

A New York-based industry trade newsletter is looking for information on brewery and cheese factories located in downtown districts or Main Street areas. If that describes a cheese factory or brewery tour in your area, get in touch with Paul Felt or give him a call at 212-228-0246 x119. He'd like to hear from you to get some industry insight and an expert interview for his Downtown Promotion Report newsletter. 

More Family Travel Stories Wanted! 

Family Travel Forum Inc. is working on a feature about family-welcoming resorts with an array of activities designed with all ages in mind. These organized and supervised activities, recreation, learning programs, sports, etc. could be available either on-site, within the vicinity, or accessible through concierge services. They are specifically interested in any statistics available on this subject. Send your information to Kyle McCarthy at kyle@familytravelforum.com

TIA Wants Your Fun Facts 

Did you know Monroe is the Swiss Cheese Capital of the U.S.? Or that Sheboygan is the Bratwurst Capital of the World? TIA is currently collecting fun and interesting facts about destinations to include in the "Did You Know?" Tourism Facts on its redesigned website. Submit "Did You Know?" facts about your destination to Laura Horsley at lhorsley@tia.org.

Writer Looking for General Hospitality Stories 

Food and travel writer Linda Kavanagh is interested in receiving press releases from publicists representing the hospitality industry. She writes for several New England publications, a Florida magazine, and a national magazine. Reach her at linda@maxexposure.net.

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