FOR: GRAND GENEVA
7036 Grand Geneva Way
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
262.248.8811
http://www.grandgeneva.com
CONTACT: WAGSTAFF WORLDWIDE, INC.
Ana Espinoza / Kelsey O’Neill
312.943.6900
ana@wagstaffworldwide.com
koneill@wagstaffworldwide.com
Two-day event raises more than $50,000 for charity
LAKE GENEVA, WI (October 25, 2012) – From September 9–11, 2012, the AAA Four-Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, owned and managed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts, was the site of the Tim Cup Invitational. The third annual, two-day networking and charity event was hosted by Marcus Hotels & Resorts, Visit Orlando, MGM Resorts International, Starwood Hotels & Resorts and HelmsBriscoe. To celebrate the strength of this partnership, more than $50,000 was distributed to six different charities, each sharing the commitment to making a difference in their local communities.
This 2012 event hosted 188 hoteliers and 76 HelmsBriscoe Associates from around the world to raise an incredible amount of monetary support for several charitable partners, including United Way of Greater Milwaukee; St. Joan of Arc Parish School in Nashotah, Wis.; the Ronald McDonald House of Milwaukee; Nevada Cancer Research Institute; Clean the World in Orlando, Fla.; and UNICEF. Checks for the supported organizations were presented at the event’s finale, including a $15,000 check presented to the United Way of Greater Milwaukee, The Marcus Corporation’s dedicated charity partner. St. Joan of Arc Parish School and the Ronald McDonald House of Milwaukee received $15,000 and $5,000, respectively.
In addition to work and support for local Wisconsin organizations, the event’s national support included $5,000 contributions to The Nevada Cancer Research Center, an MGM Resorts International charity partner; Clean the World, on behalf of Visit Orlando; and UNICEF, a Starwood Hotels & Resorts charity partner.
Tim Lamont, who started the annual Tim Cup Invitational in 2009, created the event as a way to link HelmsBriscoe Associates with hoteliers, and raise money for charity while doing so. Now in its third year, the Tim Cup has already raised over $105,000 for eight charities around the country.
Guests participating in the invitational enjoyed accommodations at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa for two nights, during which they participated in exciting events including a boat cruise, volleyball, poker tournament, golf, and salon experience at the resort’s WELL Spa.
“We started this event to not only raise money for charities committed to making a difference in their communities, but also as a way for HelmsBriscoe to support their Associates in cultivating lasting relationships with their colleagues and hoteliers around the world,” says Lamont. “We are thrilled with the success of the 2012 event and our continued partnership with Marcus Hotels & Resorts and our event host, the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa. I am looking forward to working with the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa to grow our accomplishments in 2013 and beyond.”
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About Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is an award-winning all-seasons resort set on 1,300 acres in the legendary southeastern Wisconsin community of Lake Geneva, just 90 minutes from Chicago and 50 minutes from Milwaukee. The property features 355 guest rooms; WELL Spa + Salon; two championship 18-hole golf courses; The Mountain Top, a three-chair/18-run ski and snowboard facility; 62,000 square feet of meeting and convention space; three restaurants; and a 4,100-square-foot executive airport.
Grand Geneva recently completed property-wide renovations, which included improvements to all guest accommodations, the outdoor pool deck and WELL Spa + Salon, and the addition of Embers Terrace, an outdoor fireplace experience.
Additional accommodations on property include the family-friendly Timber Ridge Lodge, featuring the 50,000-square-foot Moose Mountain Falls indoor/outdoor waterpark, 3,600-square-foot arcade, 3,500-square foot ballroom, and family barbecue restaurant. For more information, please visit http://www.grandgeneva.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@Grand_Geneva).
About HelmsBriscoe
HelmsBriscoe is the global leader in meeting procurement for a variety of corporate, association and government clients. Spanning more than 50 countries, their highly respected network of 1200 procurement specialists booked 4.5 million room nights last year. By using their proprietary technology, collective market knowledge, and volume based purchasing power, HelmsBriscoe Associates facilitate the research and contracting processes, thereby mitigating the risk and increasing the return on their Clients’ meetings. For more information, visit http://www.helmsbriscoe.com.
About Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns and/or manages 20 hotels, resorts and other properties in 11 states. A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historical renovations. The company’s portfolio includes a wide variety of properties including city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts and branded first-class hotels. For more information, please visit http://www.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels).
