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Grand Geneva awarded The Knot’s 2020 Best of Weddings and Wedding Wire’s 2020 Couples Choice As wedding bells begin to ring again, trends in the wedding industry are shifting with a focus on health, safety, plus changes in ceremony and reception formats, and overall updates to the guest experience. According to The Knot’s global research, 93% of couples whose weddings are impacted by the virus are rescheduling their big day. Recently awarded The Knot’s Best of Weddings 2020 and Wedding Wire’s 2020 Couples Choice awards, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, WI is pleased to share that the resort has begun to reschedule weddings that were postponed due to COVID-19. While increased health and safety measures are a top priority, some couples also opt to take their nuptials back to nature for the additional space and fresh air experiences that such reception spaces allow. For brides who have dreamed of getting married in the American Mi

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February 2020 Media Highlights

Posted: Mar 11, 2020 | Press Coverage

Travel + Leisure, February 1, 2020These Hotels Have Some of Valentine’s Day’s Most Over-the-top Offers — and They’re Available to Book Nowhttps://www.travelandleisure.com/holiday-travel/valentines-day/valentines-day-hotel-experiences Reader's Digest, February 6, 202017 Luxurious Valentine’s Day Hotel Packageshttps://www.rd.com/advice/travel/valentines-day-hotel-packages/page/2/ Milwaukee Magazine, February 13, 2020Your family travel guide to Lake Genevahttps://www.milwaukeemag.com/another-outdoor-igloo-dining-experience-comes-milwaukee-area/ Chicago Parent, February 19, 2020 (Grand Geneva and Timber Ridge)Your family travel guide to Lake Genevahttps://www.chicagoparent.com/explore/travel/lake-geneva-family-guide/

January 2020 Media Highlights

Posted: Feb 04, 2020 | Press Coverage

HGTV, January 23, 2020The Gramping Travel Trend: Why Grandparents and Grandkids Should Travel Togetherhttps://www.hgtv.com/lifestyle/travel/gramping-trip-ideas-grandparents-grandkids-picturesMilwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 16, 2020 (Timber Ridge)When it's too cold to swim outside, check out one of these indoor waterparks in Wisconsinhttps://www.jsonline.com/story/life/wisconsin-family/2020/01/16/indoor-waterparks-wisconsin-great-family-recreation-winter/2776951001/Mommy Nearest, January 1, 2020 (Timber Ridge)Must-Visit Indoor Water Parks in the Chicago Areahttps://www.mommynearest.com/edition/chicago/article/must-vist-indoor-water-parks-in-the-chicago-area

March 2020 Media Highlights

Posted: Jul 22, 2020 | Press Coverage

Northwest Indiana Times, March 15Grand Geneva Resort Celebrates 25 Years https://www.nwitimes.com/lifestyles/grand-geneva-resort-celebrates-years/article_88e849e7-4471-5bac-a430-4d2fc36220e0.html Lake Geneva Regional News, March 8Italian Restaurant Wins Diner’s Choice Awardhttps://www.lakegenevanews.net/entertainment/dining/restaurants/italian-restaurant-wins-diners-choice-award/article_cf2003ab-4971-56d4-9f62-5c6d501f48e2.html Illinois Meeting + Events, Winter 2020 IssueRoad Trip: Wisconsin Onlinehttps://il.meetingsmags.com/road-trip-wisconsin

Summer Media Highlights

Posted: Jul 29, 2020 | Press Coverage

Make It Better, May 21, 2020The 13 Best Public Golf Courses in Chicago and Wisconsinhttps://better.net/travel/best-public-golf-courses-chicago-wisconsin/Nerd Wallet, June 24, 2020Best Hotels to Watch Fourth of July Fireworkshttps://www.nerdwallet.com/article/travel/best-hotels-to-watch-fourth-of-july-fireworks-this-yearFamily Road Trip Guru, June 29, 2020Best Family Vacation in Wisconsin #3 - Lake Genevahttps://familyroadtripguru.com/2020/06/29/best-family-vacations-in-wisconsin/Smart Meetings, June 30, 2020Grand Geneva awarded Best Golf Resorthttps://www.smartmeetings.com/magazine_article/2020-smart-stars-award-winnersFamily Road Trip Guru, June 29, 2020Best Family Vacation in Wisconsin #3 - Lake Genevahttps://familyroadtripguru.com/2020/06/29/best-family-vacations-in-wisconsin/ Bleu Magazine, June 18, 2020Charming Lake Geneva, WI

About Grand Geneva Resort & Spa

Owned and managed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is an award-wining, AAA Four-Diamond all-seasons resort set on 1,300 acres in the legendary southeastern Wisconsin community of Lake Geneva. Located 90 minutes from Chicago and 50 minutes from Milwaukee, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa features 356 guest accommodations, including deluxe rooms and suites, along with 29 new villas. On site, guests can enjoy the WELL Spa + Salon; two championship 18-hole golf courses; The Mountain Top, a ski and snowboard facility; 62,000-square-feet of meeting and convention space and three restaurants. Also on the resort’s grounds is the Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark, featuring 225 guest suites and 50,000 square feet of year-round, indoor/outdoor waterpark excitement, bringing the total number of rooms on the Grand Geneva campus to 609.

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