The Marcus Corporation announced the completion of a multimillion-dollar renovation to 240 guest rooms and public spaces at the Hilton Madison Monona Terrace (608.255.5100; www.hiltonmadison.com). The guest room renovations include a modern layout, new carpeting, mahogany room furnishings and a media hub on every desk. In addition, eight standard guest rooms have been converted into Jr. Deluxe Lakeview Suites, complete with privacy walls between the seating and sleeping areas.
Frontier Airlines (800.432.1359; www.frontierairlines.com) expanded service began June 3 with new routes from Madison. With the additions, there is now year-round, nonstop service between Madison and Orlando, and daily nonstop service between Madison and Washington, D.C. Frontier Airlines plans to upgrade aircraft carriers from 99-seat Embraer 190s to 138-seat Airbus 319s.
The Wisconsin construction industry awarded Union South (608.890.3000; www.union.wisc.edu/visit-unionsouth.htm), the latest student center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with the title “Best in Show” at their annual awards ceremony. Union South was acknowledged for its elegant design, student involvement and multipurpose, unique spaces. The 276,664-square-foot building features four self-operated restaurants, a movie theater, coffeehouse and wine bar, ice cream shop, art gallery, retail space and recreational venues, including bowling and a climbing wall. Planners can utilize the 1,200-square-foot Varsity Hall, a 60-room eco-boutique hotel and a host of other event spaces for group gatherings.
