﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Wisconsin Hotel &amp; Lodging Association Events Newswire</title><link>https://WisconsinLodging.org</link><description>News related to Wisconsin Hotel &amp; Lodging Association</description><copyright>(c) 2026, Wisconsin Hotel &amp; Lodging Association All Rights Reserved.</copyright><ttl>5</ttl><item><title>Innsights + Events Committee Meeting 8/6/2026 2:00 PM - 8/6/2026 3:00 PM</title><description>&lt;h2&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://web.wisconsinlodging.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentID=1137" style="width: 450px; height: 111px;" /&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.wisconsinlodging.org/volunteer.html"&gt;View all WHLA Volunteer Opportunities&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.gmhla.com/gmhla/events/Innsights-Events-Committee-Meeting-862026-200-PM-862026-300-PM-251/details</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:03:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>WWIL Steering Committee Meeting 8/11/2026 1:00 PM - 8/11/2026 2:00 PM</title><description>&lt;h2&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://web.wisconsinlodging.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentID=1451" style="width: 200px; height: 182px; float: left; margin: 5px 10px;" /&gt;&lt;strong data-end="134" data-start="78"&gt;Wisconsin Women in Lodging Steering Committee&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The WWIL Steering Committee oversees events, content, and benefits for WWIL members. Committee volunteers meet online to plan WWIL programs, shape educational content, and recruit attendees for networking and professional development events.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.wisconsinlodging.org/wwil.html"&gt;Learn more about WWIL&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.wisconsinlodging.org/volunteer.html"&gt;View all WHLA Volunteer Opportunities&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.gmhla.com/gmhla/events/WWIL-Steering-Committee-Meeting-8112026-100-PM-8112026-200-PM-207/details</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:21:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Conference Committee Meeting 8/13/2026 10:30 AM - 8/13/2026 11:30 AM</title><description>&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong data-end="134" data-start="78"&gt;Conference Committee&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong data-end="134" data-start="78"&gt;&lt;a href="https://web.wisconsinlodging.org/events/2026-Wisconsin-Lodging-Conference-Trade-Show-198/details" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://web.wisconsinlodging.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentID=1662" style="width: 300px; height: 120px; margin: 5px 0px;" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Committee members plan the annual Wisconsin Lodging Conference and Trade Show.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This committee also monitors WHLA&amp;rsquo;s educational offerings and makes recommendations on scholarships, partnerships with hospitality programs, student support, and more.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.wisconsinlodging.org/volunteer.html"&gt;View all WHLA Volunteer Opportunities&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.gmhla.com/gmhla/events/Conference-Committee-Meeting-8132026-1030-AM-8132026-1130-AM-216/details</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:33:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>GMHLA Employee Appreciation Week 8/17/2026  - 8/23/2026 </title><description>&lt;h2&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://web.wisconsinlodging.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentID=1544" style="width: 650px; height: 340px;" /&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;h2 data-end="971" data-start="613"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;h2 data-end="971" data-start="613"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#12518a;"&gt;GMHLA Employee Appreciation Week&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p data-end="971" data-start="613"&gt;Join us for GMHLA&amp;rsquo;s Employee Appreciation Week 2026, where we celebrate the dedicated teams that keep Milwaukee&amp;rsquo;s hotels and lodging running smoothly! This initiative equips member properties with tools, prizes, and resources to recognize their staff&amp;rsquo;s hard work and commitment.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="971" data-start="613"&gt;Following our successful inaugural week last year&amp;mdash;marked by strong participation and positive feedback&amp;mdash;we&amp;#39;re excited to elevate GMHLA&amp;rsquo;s commitment to championing our hotel and lodging workforce even further.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="971" data-start="613"&gt;Let&amp;rsquo;s show our teams the appreciation they deserve!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="971" data-start="613"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style="color:#12518a;"&gt;How It Works&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;At the start of the week, GMHLA provides each participating property with a Celebration Kit, including treats and prizes to distribute to staff throughout the week. Prizes range from gift cards and branded swag to other fun surprises, giving properties flexibility to recognize employees in meaningful ways.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;To enhance engagement, GMHLA offers templates and ideas for games and trivia activities via email, promoting interactive experiences onsite.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This initiative enables properties to customize team celebrations, ensuring all hotel employees in the Greater Milwaukee area feel valued and appreciated.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style="color:#12518a;"&gt;Sponsorship Opportunities&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Supporting Employee Appreciation Week is a meaningful way to recognize Milwaukee&amp;rsquo;s lodging workforce and demonstrate your commitment to the people who make the industry thrive.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Sponsors receive recognition on the event page, in celebration packages, and in emails about the week.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XpH0hBcZS_ImAWeZn7p-Bpb-askH95Q8/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"&gt;2026 GMHLA Sponsor Guide&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.gmhla.com/gmhla/events/GMHLA-Employee-Appreciation-Week-8172026-8232026-222/details</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:57:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>GMHLA Employee Appreciation Week (W) 8/17/2026  - 8/23/2026 </title><description>&lt;h2&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://web.wisconsinlodging.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentID=1544" style="width: 650px; height: 340px;" /&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;h2 data-end="971" data-start="613"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;h2 data-end="971" data-start="613"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#12518a;"&gt;GMHLA Employee Appreciation Week&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p data-end="971" data-start="613"&gt;Join us for GMHLA&amp;rsquo;s Employee Appreciation Week 2026, where we celebrate the dedicated teams that keep Milwaukee&amp;rsquo;s hotels and lodging running smoothly! This initiative equips member properties with tools, prizes, and resources to recognize their staff&amp;rsquo;s hard work and commitment.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="971" data-start="613"&gt;Following our successful inaugural week last year&amp;mdash;marked by strong participation and positive feedback&amp;mdash;we&amp;#39;re excited to elevate GMHLA&amp;rsquo;s commitment to championing our hotel and lodging workforce even further.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="971" data-start="613"&gt;Let&amp;rsquo;s show our teams the appreciation they deserve!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="971" data-start="613"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style="color:#12518a;"&gt;How It Works&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;At the start of the week, GMHLA provides each participating property with a Celebration Kit, including treats and prizes to distribute to staff throughout the week. Prizes range from gift cards and branded swag to other fun surprises, giving properties flexibility to recognize employees in meaningful ways.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;To enhance engagement, GMHLA offers templates and ideas for games and trivia activities via email, promoting interactive experiences onsite.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This initiative enables properties to customize team celebrations, ensuring all hotel employees in the Greater Milwaukee area feel valued and appreciated.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style="color:#12518a;"&gt;Sponsorship Opportunities&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Supporting Employee Appreciation Week is a meaningful way to recognize Milwaukee&amp;rsquo;s lodging workforce and demonstrate your commitment to the people who make the industry thrive.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Sponsors receive recognition on the event page, in celebration packages, and in emails about the week.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XpH0hBcZS_ImAWeZn7p-Bpb-askH95Q8/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"&gt;2026 GMHLA Sponsor Guide&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.gmhla.com/gmhla/events/GMHLA-Employee-Appreciation-Week-W-8172026-8232026-269/details</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:56:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MAHLA August Member Meeting 8/20/2026 3:30 PM - 8/20/2026 5:00 PM</title><description>&lt;h1&gt;&lt;span style="color:#2a9bd7;"&gt;MAHLA Monthly Chapter Meetings&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style="color:#1b2e4f;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stay Connected to Madison&amp;rsquo;s Lodging Industry&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Madison Area Hotel &amp;amp; Lodging Association (MAHLA) hosts monthly chapter meetings that bring local hospitality professionals together to stay informed, share insights, and discuss what&amp;rsquo;s happening across the market.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;These meetings are intentionally informal and discussion-based&amp;mdash;focused on real-time challenges, opportunities, and peer-to-peer connection.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h2 data-end="661" data-section-id="10rmw79" data-start="645"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#2a9bd7;"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="661" data-start="649"&gt;Overview&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p data-end="908" data-start="662"&gt;MAHLA chapter meetings provide a consistent space for Madison-area hoteliers and industry partners to connect and exchange ideas. Conversations are driven by current industry trends, local updates, and the shared experiences of those in the room.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h2 data-end="1206" data-section-id="1krtifl" data-start="1181"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#2a9bd7;"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="1206" data-start="1185"&gt;Who Should Attend&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;bull; Hotel Owners &amp;amp; Operators&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;bull; General Managers &amp;amp; Property Leaders&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;bull; Sales &amp;amp; Marketing Professionals&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;bull; Hospitality Industry Partners&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style="color:#2a9bd7;"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="1838" data-start="1830"&gt;RSVP&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Registration is encouraged; RSVP on LinkedIn.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.gmhla.com/gmhla/events/MAHLA-August-Member-Meeting-8202026-330-PM-8202026-500-PM-260/details</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:27:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Inaugural MAHLA Bags Tournament 8/20/2026 12:00 Noon - 8/20/2026 4:00 PM</title><description>&lt;h1 style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="color:#002554;"&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://web.wisconsinlodging.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentID=1790" style="width: 625px; height: 349px;" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;h1&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Ready to show off your cornhole skills and connect with your hospitality peers? Join us for the Inaugural &lt;strong&gt;MAHLA Bags Tournament Presented by Destination Madison&lt;/strong&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Whether you&amp;#39;re a seasoned pro or just looking for a fun afternoon out of the office, this event is all about friendly competition, great networking, and celebrating our local industry.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="color:#002554;"&gt;The Details&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Date: &lt;/strong&gt;Thursday, August 20, 2026&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Time:&lt;/strong&gt; 12:00- 4:00 pm; games start at 12:30 pm&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt; Madison Marriott South&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Team Format: &lt;/strong&gt;2 players per team (Limited to the first 16 teams to register!)&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Presenting Sponsor: &lt;/strong&gt;Destination Madison&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="color:#002554;"&gt;What&amp;rsquo;s in Store?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;bull; Friendly Competition:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Bracket-style tournament for the 2026 MAHLA Bags Champions.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;bull; Awards &amp;amp;&amp;nbsp;Prizes:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Epic trophies for the top 3 teams.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;bull; Food &amp;amp; Drinks:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Snacks and drinks included with entry.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;bull; Networking:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Connect with hotel leaders and industry supporters in a relaxed atmosphere.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="color:#002554;"&gt;How to Get Involved&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#fd7419;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Secure Your Team&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Bring your best front desk flyers, sales superstars, or maintenance masters. Space is capped at 16 teams, so grab your partner and register today before slots fill up!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Registered Teams: &lt;/strong&gt;Best Western Premier Park Hotel; Courtyard by Marriott - Madison East; Destination Madison; Moxy Madison Downtown; SERVPRO Team Cowell; SpringHill Suites Madison&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style="color:#fd7419;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Become a Sponsor&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Add to the fun and show your support by sponsoring this event! We have multiple sponsorship tiers available&amp;mdash;from court sponsors to food and beverage partnerships. It&amp;rsquo;s the perfect, low-pressure environment to build lasting relationships.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Committed Sponsors:&lt;/strong&gt; Destination Madison, Sid Grinker Restoration&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1btNzjfiTAlUZSX9v7xSH3vIH68LPRKwX/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;img alt="MAHLA Sponsor Guide" src="https://web.wisconsinlodging.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentID=1800" style="width: 280px; height: 42px;" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.gmhla.com/gmhla/events/Inaugural-MAHLA-Bags-Tournament-8202026-1200-Noon-8202026-400-PM-268/details</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:44:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2026 Greater Milwaukee Hospitality Open 9/3/2026 9:30 AM - 9/3/2026 4:30 PM</title><description>&lt;h1&gt;&lt;span style="color:#348f41;"&gt;2026 Greater Milwaukee Hospitality Open presented by Molson Coors Beverage Company&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The 2026 Greater Milwaukee Hospitality Open (GMHO) is set for Thursday, September 3 at the beautiful The Wisconsin Country Club.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Hosted by &lt;a href="https://www.visitmilwaukee.org/"&gt;Visit Milwaukee&lt;/a&gt; and the &lt;a href="https://www.gmhla.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Greater Milwaukee Hotel &amp;amp; Lodging Association&lt;/a&gt;, this signature event brings together the hospitality community&amp;mdash;and the partners who support it&amp;mdash;for a day of golf, connection, and fun.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Beyond the course, the GMHO plays an important role in supporting the future of our industry. Proceeds from the event help fund scholarships for college students pursuing careers in hospitality, building the next generation of talent in the Greater Milwaukee region.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style="color:#12518a;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Why Attend&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;bull; Connect with hospitality leaders, colleagues, and industry partners&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Enjoy a premier day of golf at one of the area&amp;rsquo;s top courses&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Support scholarship initiatives that invest in future hospitality professionals&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style="color:#12518a;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Get in the Game!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Registration and sponsorship opportunities are now available for the 2026 Greater Milwaukee Hospitality Open.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Whether you&amp;rsquo;re joining us on the course, entertaining clients, or showcasing your company through sponsorship, the GMHO offers a unique opportunity to connect with Milwaukee&amp;rsquo;s hospitality community while supporting scholarships for future industry professionals.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://visitmilwaukee.v5.platform.sportsdigita.com/iy28p3srg1owv7sxv6r6qxww60?viewerUserId%3D69fcfacfdc0bb011540b5d3b&amp;amp;source=gmail&amp;amp;ust=1779890050456000&amp;amp;usg=AOvVaw3q37Z5ijAXHfUgGS5_rxg7" href="https://visitmilwaukee.v5.platform.sportsdigita.com/iy28p3srg1owv7sxv6r6qxww60?viewerUserId=69fcfacfdc0bb011540b5d3b" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"&gt;SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.gmhla.com/gmhla/events/2026-Greater-Milwaukee-Hospitality-Open-932026-930-AM-932026-430-PM-265/details</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 19:06:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2026 Greater Milwaukee Hospitality Open_ 9/3/2026 9:30 AM - 9/3/2026 4:30 PM</title><description>&lt;h1&gt;&lt;span style="color:#348f41;"&gt;2026 Greater Milwaukee Hospitality Open presented by Molson Coors Beverage Company&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The 2026 Greater Milwaukee Hospitality Open (GMHO) is set for Thursday, September 3 at the beautiful The Wisconsin Country Club.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Hosted by &lt;a href="https://www.visitmilwaukee.org/"&gt;Visit Milwaukee&lt;/a&gt; and the &lt;a href="https://www.gmhla.com/" target="_blank"&gt;Greater Milwaukee Hotel &amp;amp; Lodging Association&lt;/a&gt;, this signature event brings together the hospitality community&amp;mdash;and the partners who support it&amp;mdash;for a day of golf, connection, and fun.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Beyond the course, the GMHO plays an important role in supporting the future of our industry. Proceeds from the event help fund scholarships for college students pursuing careers in hospitality, building the next generation of talent in the Greater Milwaukee region.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style="color:#12518a;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Why Attend&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;bull; Connect with hospitality leaders, colleagues, and industry partners&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Enjoy a premier day of golf at one of the area&amp;rsquo;s top courses&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Support scholarship initiatives that invest in future hospitality professionals&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style="color:#12518a;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Get in the Game!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Registration and sponsorship opportunities are now available for the 2026 Greater Milwaukee Hospitality Open.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Whether you&amp;rsquo;re joining us on the course, entertaining clients, or showcasing your company through sponsorship, the GMHO offers a unique opportunity to connect with Milwaukee&amp;rsquo;s hospitality community while supporting scholarships for future industry professionals.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://visitmilwaukee.v5.platform.sportsdigita.com/iy28p3srg1owv7sxv6r6qxww60?viewerUserId%3D69fcfacfdc0bb011540b5d3b&amp;amp;source=gmail&amp;amp;ust=1779890050456000&amp;amp;usg=AOvVaw3q37Z5ijAXHfUgGS5_rxg7" href="https://visitmilwaukee.v5.platform.sportsdigita.com/iy28p3srg1owv7sxv6r6qxww60?viewerUserId=69fcfacfdc0bb011540b5d3b" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"&gt;SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.gmhla.com/gmhla/events/2026-Greater-Milwaukee-Hospitality-Open_-932026-930-AM-932026-430-PM-266/details</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 14:03:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>GMHLA Board of Directors Meeting 9/9/2026 10:30 AM - 9/9/2026 11:30 AM</title><description>&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style="color:#12518a;"&gt;Greater Milwaukee Hotel &amp;amp; Lodging Association&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Board of Directors Meeting&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p data-end="971" data-start="613"&gt;This meeting is closed to GMHLA Board Members only to discuss chapter initiatives, strategic planning, and governance matters.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="278" data-start="68"&gt;&lt;span data-end="971" data-start="613"&gt;GMHLA also offers a variety of events throughout the year open to all members for networking, learning, and growth.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="278" data-start="68"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Location: &lt;/strong&gt;Milwaukee Room&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;hr data-end="239" data-start="236" /&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style="color:#12518a;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font color="#12518a"&gt;Member Event&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p data-end="345" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="241"&gt;Following the board meeting, all members are invited to a luncheon with a guest speaker from 11:45 am &amp;ndash; 1:30 pm.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="345" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="241"&gt;&lt;a href="https://web.wisconsinlodging.org/events/GMHLA-Lunch-Learn-234/details" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://web.wisconsinlodging.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentID=1258" style="width: 250px; height: 65px;" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.gmhla.com/gmhla/events/GMHLA-Board-of-Directors-Meeting-992026-1030-AM-992026-1130-AM-231/details</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:51:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>GMHLA Lunch + Learn 9/9/2026 11:45 AM - 9/9/2026 1:30 PM</title><description>&lt;h1&gt;&lt;span style="color:#12518a;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lunch + Learn with GMHLA&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;img alt="" src="https://web.wisconsinlodging.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentID=1670" style="margin: 15px 20px; float: left; width: 200px; height: 200px;" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Join fellow GMHLA members for a Lunch + Learn focused on timely topics impacting hotels and the lodging industry. This event features a guest speaker sharing practical insights and industry perspectives, followed by discussion and networking.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This event is hosted by &lt;a href="https://web.wisconsinlodging.org/Lodging/Hyatt-Regency-Milwaukee-564" target="_blank"&gt;Hyatt Regency Milwaukee&lt;/a&gt;, a valued GMHLA member, and will be held in &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Vue North&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;, a stunning rooftop event space.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style="color:#00a79d;"&gt;Registration&amp;nbsp;Options&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong data-end="187" data-start="176"&gt;Option 1.&amp;nbsp;&lt;span style="color:#66a7d7;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Register online, pay with ACH or check to save&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong data-end="187" data-start="176"&gt;Option 2.&lt;span style="color:#66a7d7;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Email your attendee list to&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="mailto:gmhla@wisconsinlodging.org?subject=GMHLA%202%2F11%20Mixer%20Registration"&gt;gmhla@wisconsinlodging.org&lt;/a&gt;&amp;mdash;we&amp;rsquo;ll send an invoice and payment link.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style="color:#00a79d;"&gt;Sponsorship Opportunities&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;GMHLA sponsorships provide meaningful, face-to-face engagement with hotel owners, operators, and decision-makers across the Greater Milwaukee area.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XpH0hBcZS_ImAWeZn7p-Bpb-askH95Q8/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2026 GMHLA Sponsor Guide&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.gmhla.com/gmhla/events/GMHLA-Lunch-Learn-992026-1145-AM-992026-130-PM-234/details</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:23:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>GMHLA Lunch + Learn (W) 9/9/2026 11:45 AM - 9/9/2026 1:30 PM</title><description>&lt;h1&gt;&lt;span style="color:#12518a;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lunch + Learn with GMHLA&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;img alt="" src="https://web.wisconsinlodging.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentID=1670" style="margin: 15px 20px; float: left; width: 200px; height: 200px;" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Join fellow GMHLA members for a Lunch + Learn focused on timely topics impacting hotels and the lodging industry. This event features a guest speaker sharing practical insights and industry perspectives, followed by discussion and networking.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This mixer is hosted by &lt;a href="https://web.wisconsinlodging.org/Lodging/Hyatt-Regency-Milwaukee-564" target="_blank"&gt;Hyatt Regency Milwaukee&lt;/a&gt;, a valued GMHLA member, and will be held in &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Vue North&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;, a stunning rooftop event space.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style="color:#00a79d;"&gt;Registration&amp;nbsp;Options&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong data-end="187" data-start="176"&gt;Option 1.&amp;nbsp;&lt;span style="color:#66a7d7;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Register online in advance for $40 early bird; $55 regular&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong data-end="187" data-start="176"&gt;Option 2.&lt;span style="color:#66a7d7;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Email your attendee list to&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="mailto:gmhla@wisconsinlodging.org?subject=GMHLA%202%2F11%20Mixer%20Registration"&gt;gmhla@wisconsinlodging.org&lt;/a&gt;&amp;mdash;we&amp;rsquo;ll send an invoice and payment link.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style="color:#00a79d;"&gt;Sponsorship Opportunities&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;GMHLA sponsorships provide meaningful, face-to-face engagement with hotel owners, operators, and decision-makers across the Greater Milwaukee area.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XpH0hBcZS_ImAWeZn7p-Bpb-askH95Q8/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2026 GMHLA Sponsor Guide&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.gmhla.com/gmhla/events/GMHLA-Lunch-Learn-W-992026-1145-AM-992026-130-PM-242/details</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:39:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Conference Committee Meeting 9/10/2026 10:30 AM - 9/10/2026 11:30 AM</title><description>&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong data-end="134" data-start="78"&gt;Conference Committee&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong data-end="134" data-start="78"&gt;&lt;a href="https://web.wisconsinlodging.org/events/2026-Wisconsin-Lodging-Conference-Trade-Show-198/details" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://web.wisconsinlodging.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentID=1662" style="width: 300px; height: 120px; margin: 5px 0px;" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Committee members plan the annual Wisconsin Lodging Conference and Trade Show.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This committee also monitors WHLA&amp;rsquo;s educational offerings and makes recommendations on scholarships, partnerships with hospitality programs, student support, and more.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.wisconsinlodging.org/volunteer.html"&gt;View all WHLA Volunteer Opportunities&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.gmhla.com/gmhla/events/Conference-Committee-Meeting-9102026-1030-AM-9102026-1130-AM-217/details</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:33:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MAHLA September Member Meeting 9/17/2026 3:30 PM - 9/17/2026 5:00 PM</title><description>&lt;h1&gt;&lt;span style="color:#2a9bd7;"&gt;MAHLA Monthly Chapter Meetings&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style="color:#1b2e4f;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stay Connected to Madison&amp;rsquo;s Lodging Industry&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Madison Area Hotel &amp;amp; Lodging Association (MAHLA) hosts monthly chapter meetings that bring local hospitality professionals together to stay informed, share insights, and discuss what&amp;rsquo;s happening across the market.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;These meetings are intentionally informal and discussion-based&amp;mdash;focused on real-time challenges, opportunities, and peer-to-peer connection.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h2 data-end="661" data-section-id="10rmw79" data-start="645"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#2a9bd7;"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="661" data-start="649"&gt;Overview&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p data-end="908" data-start="662"&gt;MAHLA chapter meetings provide a consistent space for Madison-area hoteliers and industry partners to connect and exchange ideas. Conversations are driven by current industry trends, local updates, and the shared experiences of those in the room.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h2 data-end="1206" data-section-id="1krtifl" data-start="1181"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#2a9bd7;"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="1206" data-start="1185"&gt;Who Should Attend&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;bull; Hotel Owners &amp;amp; Operators&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;bull; General Managers &amp;amp; Property Leaders&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;bull; Sales &amp;amp; Marketing Professionals&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;bull; Hospitality Industry Partners&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style="color:#2a9bd7;"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="1838" data-start="1830"&gt;RSVP&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Registration is encouraged; RSVP on LinkedIn.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.gmhla.com/gmhla/events/MAHLA-September-Member-Meeting-9172026-330-PM-9172026-500-PM-261/details</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:27:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>WHLA September Events 9/23/2026  - 9/24/2026 </title><description>&lt;p&gt;Connect, celebrate, and grow with fellow lodging professionals at this special series of WHLA events. Whether you join us for one program or all three, you&amp;#39;ll gain valuable insights, make meaningful connections, and leave inspired by the people shaping Wisconsin&amp;rsquo;s lodging industry.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="color:#348f41;"&gt;Wednesday, September 23&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | WHLA Board of Directors Meeting&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
Closed to WHLA board members only.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;4:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Lodging Innsights&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Enjoy an evening of networking, dinner, and engaging programming designed to connect and inform Wisconsin&amp;rsquo;s lodging professionals. Open to all WHLA members, advanced registration required.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left: 40px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;bull; 4:30 PM | Networking Reception&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left: 40px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;bull; 5:30 PM | Dinner Service&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left: 40px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;bull; 6:30 PM | Program&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style="color:#348f41;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Thursday, September 24&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Wisconsin Women in Lodging Breakfast&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Start your day with connection and inspiration at the Wisconsin Women in Lodging Breakfast. This special program brings together women from across the lodging industry to share ideas, foster meaningful relationships, and hear from an engaging speaker who will spark insight and conversation. Open to all WHLA members, advanced registration required.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left: 40px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;bull; 9:00 AM | Breakfast + Networking&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left: 40px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;bull; 9:30 AM | Guest Speaker&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left: 40px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;bull; 10:00 AM | Leadership Panel&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | WHLA Awards Luncheon&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;i&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The 2026Spirit of Hospitality and Wisconsin Lodging Hall of Fame Awards will be presented, honoring individuals whose passion, dedication, and leadership have made a lasting impact on Wisconsin&amp;rsquo;s lodging industry.&amp;nbsp;Open to all WHLA members, advanced registration required.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left: 40px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;bull; 11:30 AM | Check-in&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left: 40px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;bull; 11:45 AM | Lunch Service&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left: 40px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;bull; 12:20 PM | Awards Presentation&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style="color:#348f41;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sponsorships&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Stand out in front of hospitality decision-makers. Become a sponsor and showcase your support for Wisconsin&amp;rsquo;s lodging industry.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.gmhla.com/gmhla/events/WHLA-September-Events-9232026-9242026-220/details</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:36:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lodging Learning Exchange 10/5/2026 2:00 PM - 10/5/2026 5:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join hotel and lodging professionals for an afternoon of learning, connection, and industry insight.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Presented as a joint initiative by the Wisconsin Women in Lodging (WWIL) and the Madison Area Hotel &amp;amp; Lodging Association (MAHLA), this collaborative event delivers practical takeaways and meaningful conversation for Wisconsin&amp;rsquo;s hospitality community.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style="color:#002554;"&gt;What to Expect&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;bull; Tourism Improvement District (TPID) presentation with Bill Elliott, CAE&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Wisconsin Women in Lodging panel&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Valuable networking with hospitality peers across Wisconsin &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Whether you&amp;#39;re in operations, sales, guest services, or leadership, this is your opportunity to step away from the day-to-day and invest in your professional growth alongside fellow hospitality professionals.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style="color:#002554;"&gt;Who Should Attend&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;bull; Hotel General Managers &amp;amp; AMGs&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Sales &amp;amp; Marketing Professionals&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Operations &amp;amp; Department Leaders&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Emerging Leaders &amp;amp; Students&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Hospitality Suppliers &amp;amp; Service Providers&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style="color:#002554;"&gt;Sponsorship Opportunities&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Align your brand with industry leaders and connect directly with hotel decision-makers at the Lodging Learning Exchange.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Sponsorship offers valuable visibility before and during the event, along with meaningful opportunities to engage with attendees in a focused, relationship-driven setting.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ho9xhgFuWcVPCnQ9LluaibGF5qTtIbo8/view?usp=sharing"&gt;View the Sponsor Guide&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style="color:#002554;"&gt;Registration Instructions&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;WHLA members are encouraged to use their credentials when registering to access member pricing.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.gmhla.com/gmhla/events/Lodging-Learning-Exchange-1052026-200-PM-1052026-500-PM-256/details</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:52:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>WWIL Steering Committee Meeting 10/6/2026 1:00 PM - 10/6/2026 2:00 PM</title><description>&lt;h2&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://web.wisconsinlodging.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentID=1451" style="width: 200px; height: 182px; float: left; margin: 5px 10px;" /&gt;&lt;strong data-end="134" data-start="78"&gt;Wisconsin Women in Lodging Steering Committee&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The WWIL Steering Committee oversees events, content, and benefits for WWIL members. Committee volunteers meet online to plan WWIL programs, shape educational content, and recruit attendees for networking and professional development events.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.wisconsinlodging.org/wwil.html"&gt;Learn more about WWIL&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.wisconsinlodging.org/volunteer.html"&gt;View all WHLA Volunteer Opportunities&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.gmhla.com/gmhla/events/WWIL-Steering-Committee-Meeting-1062026-100-PM-1062026-200-PM-208/details</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:21:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Innsights + Events Committee Meeting 10/8/2026 2:00 PM - 10/8/2026 3:00 PM</title><description>&lt;h2&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://web.wisconsinlodging.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentID=1137" style="width: 450px; height: 111px;" /&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.wisconsinlodging.org/volunteer.html"&gt;View all WHLA Volunteer Opportunities&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.gmhla.com/gmhla/events/Innsights-Events-Committee-Meeting-1082026-200-PM-1082026-300-PM-252/details</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:03:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Conference Committee Meeting 10/15/2026 10:30 AM - 10/15/2026 11:30 AM</title><description>&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong data-end="134" data-start="78"&gt;Conference Committee&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong data-end="134" data-start="78"&gt;&lt;a href="https://web.wisconsinlodging.org/events/2026-Wisconsin-Lodging-Conference-Trade-Show-198/details" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://web.wisconsinlodging.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentID=1662" style="width: 300px; height: 120px; margin: 5px 0px;" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Committee members plan the annual Wisconsin Lodging Conference and Trade Show.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This committee also monitors WHLA&amp;rsquo;s educational offerings and makes recommendations on scholarships, partnerships with hospitality programs, student support, and more.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.wisconsinlodging.org/volunteer.html"&gt;View all WHLA Volunteer Opportunities&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.gmhla.com/gmhla/events/Conference-Committee-Meeting-10152026-1030-AM-10152026-1130-AM-218/details</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:33:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MAHLA October Member Meeting 10/15/2026 3:30 PM - 10/15/2026 5:00 PM</title><description>&lt;h1&gt;&lt;span style="color:#2a9bd7;"&gt;MAHLA Monthly Chapter Meetings&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style="color:#1b2e4f;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stay Connected to Madison&amp;rsquo;s Lodging Industry&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Madison Area Hotel &amp;amp; Lodging Association (MAHLA) hosts monthly chapter meetings that bring local hospitality professionals together to stay informed, share insights, and discuss what&amp;rsquo;s happening across the market.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;These meetings are intentionally informal and discussion-based&amp;mdash;focused on real-time challenges, opportunities, and peer-to-peer connection.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h2 data-end="661" data-section-id="10rmw79" data-start="645"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#2a9bd7;"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="661" data-start="649"&gt;Overview&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p data-end="908" data-start="662"&gt;MAHLA chapter meetings provide a consistent space for Madison-area hoteliers and industry partners to connect and exchange ideas. Conversations are driven by current industry trends, local updates, and the shared experiences of those in the room.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h2 data-end="1206" data-section-id="1krtifl" data-start="1181"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#2a9bd7;"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="1206" data-start="1185"&gt;Who Should Attend&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;bull; Hotel Owners &amp;amp; Operators&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;bull; General Managers &amp;amp; Property Leaders&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;bull; Sales &amp;amp; Marketing Professionals&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;bull; Hospitality Industry Partners&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style="color:#2a9bd7;"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="1838" data-start="1830"&gt;RSVP&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Registration is encouraged; RSVP on LinkedIn.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.gmhla.com/gmhla/events/MAHLA-October-Member-Meeting-10152026-330-PM-10152026-500-PM-262/details</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:28:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2026 Wisconsin Lodging Conference &amp; Trade Show 11/1/2026 6:00 PM - 11/3/2026 11:45 AM</title><description>&lt;h1 data-end="312" data-section-id="5qep5v" data-start="266"&gt;&lt;img alt="2026 Wisconsin Lodging Conference &amp;amp; Trade Show: Check In. Level Up.  |  November 1-3, 2026  |  Kalahari Resort Wisconsin Dells" src="https://web.wisconsinlodging.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentID=1750" style="width: 100%;" /&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3 data-end="371" data-start="314"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="color:#f28c6d;"&gt;Check in. Level up at Wisconsin&amp;rsquo;s premier hospitality conference.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join hotel owners, general managers, and lodging professionals at the 2026 Wisconsin Lodging Conference &amp;amp; Trade Show. This immersive industry event delivers high-impact education, strategic networking, and innovative solutions designed to elevate your daily operations and guest experience.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://web.wisconsinlodging.org/atlas/events/2026-wisconsin-lodging-conference-trade-show-198/register" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://web.wisconsinlodging.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentID=1273" style="width: 200px; height: 55px;" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2 style="background-color: rgb(243, 140, 108); text-align: center; width: 100%; padding: 10px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ffffff;"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="1056" data-start="1028"&gt;Check In to Expert Insights&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Experience high-energy keynotes and our unfiltered &amp;quot;Straight Talk with the Industry&amp;quot; panel, where top voices tackle today&amp;#39;s toughest hotel management challenges. Tailor your learning to your property&amp;#39;s immediate goals with three specialized breakout tracks.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="2098" data-start="1942"&gt;Customize your schedule to your property&amp;#39;s immediate goals by selecting from three specialized breakout tracks:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="2098" data-start="1942"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Check In to Leadership. Level Up Your Team&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Focused on the human element of hospitality, covering culture, talent retention, and management consistency&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="2098" data-start="1942"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Check In to Revenue. Level up Results&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Dedicated to your property&amp;#39;s bottom line, exploring profit optimization, pricing strategies, and data-driven sales&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="2098" data-start="1942"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Check In to Innovation. Level Up Your Property&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Built for forward-thinking operators to discover practical automation, AI HR pipelines, evolving technology, and legal safeguards&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href="http://www.wisconsinlodging.org/conference-schedule.html" target="_blank"&gt;conference schedule&lt;/a&gt; is now available, with featured &lt;a href="http://www.wisconsinlodging.org/speakers.html" target="_blank"&gt;speakers&lt;/a&gt; being added each week of July and August.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2 style="background-color: #00a8a8; text-align: center; width: 100%; padding: 10px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ffffff;"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="1056" data-start="1028"&gt;Level Up Your Network&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p data-end="2098" data-start="1942"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="2098" data-start="1942"&gt;Build relationships with Wisconsin hoteliers and top-tier vendors through exclusive networking touchpoints&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="2098" data-start="1942"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;bull; Wisconsin Lodging Trade Show&lt;/strong&gt;: Walk the floor to meet 80+ hospitality vendors and discover cutting-edge property management solutions to slash costs and streamline your business.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="2098" data-start="1942"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;bull; Networking Meals&lt;/strong&gt;: Strategize with peers at our Welcome and Networking Breakfasts, refuel during Monday&amp;rsquo;s Power Lunch, and celebrate during the Dinner and Live Auction.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="2098" data-start="1942"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;bull; Evening Receptions:&lt;/strong&gt; Break the ice at Sunday&amp;#39;s Opening Reception. On Monday, celebrate at the Chair&amp;#39;s Reception, honor industry trailblazers at the WHLA Awards Dinner &amp;amp; Live Auction, and unwind at the Wisconsin Women in Lodging Social&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="2098" data-start="1942" style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.wisconsinlodging.org/conference-schedule.html" target="_blank"&gt;View the Schedule&amp;nbsp;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2 style="background-color: rgb(243, 140, 108); text-align: center; width: 100%; padding: 10px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ffffff;"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="1056" data-start="1028"&gt;Check In to the Kalahari&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p data-end="2491" data-start="2393"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="2941" data-start="2837"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;bull; Accommodations: &lt;/strong&gt;Secure your room at the Kalahari Resort for a discounted rate of $129/night. &lt;em&gt;Bonus: Register and book early within our block for a chance to win a complimentary room upgrade!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="2941" data-start="2837" style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://book.passkey.com/e/51236216"&gt;Book Your Stay&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="2941" data-start="2837" style="text-align: center;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;bull; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;b&gt;Early Registration Perk:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;&amp;nbsp;Level up your stay&amp;mdash;register and book within the official room block for a chance to win a complimentary room upgrade at Kalahari Resort.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://web.wisconsinlodging.org/atlas/web-content/1747" target="_blank"&gt;Early Registration Perk Details&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2 style="background-color: #00a8a8; text-align: center; width: 100%; padding: 10px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#ffffff"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Level Up Your Brand&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p data-end="2941" data-start="2837"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="2941" data-start="2837"&gt;Put your company in front of Wisconsin&amp;rsquo;s hotel owners, general managers, and key hospitality decision-makers. Exhibiting and sponsoring at the 2026 WHLA Conference is designed to maximize your visibility, spark meaningful conversations, and turn connections into tangible business.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="2941" data-start="2837"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Whether you are looking to secure a high-traffic booth on the trade show floor, become a top-tier Presenting Sponsor, or host a highly visible activation like the new DJ or Badge Flair Station, you will gain direct access to a targeted audience actively seeking innovative solutions for their properties&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="2941" data-start="2837" style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.wisconsinlodging.org/exhibitor-info.html" target="_blank"&gt;View the Exhibitor + Sponsor Opportunities&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2 style="background-color: rgb(243, 140, 108); text-align: center; width: 100%; padding: 10px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ffffff;"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="1056" data-start="1028"&gt;Check in to the Event&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p data-end="430" data-start="257"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="430" data-start="257"&gt;Registration rates for exhibitors, sponsors, and attendees increase as the event approaches. Register early for the best prices and availability!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://web.wisconsinlodging.org/atlas/web-content/1747" target="_blank"&gt;Early Registration Perk Details&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3 data-end="459" data-start="432"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2 style="background-color: #00a8a8; text-align: center; width: 100%; padding: 10px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#ffffff;"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="1056" data-start="1028"&gt;Level Up with Early Savings&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p data-end="459" data-start="432"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="459" data-start="432"&gt;Register before August 1 and save on select event items when discount codes are applied.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="510" data-start="462"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;$100 Off: &lt;/strong&gt;Full Conference Pass, Monday/Tuesday Pass, Monday Only Pass&lt;br /&gt;
Code:&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;EarlyPass_WHLA2026Conference&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="510" data-start="462"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;$400 Off: &lt;/strong&gt;Full Conference Group of 4&lt;br /&gt;
Code:&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;EarlyGroup_WHLA2026Conference&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="510" data-start="462"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.gmhla.com/gmhla/events/2026-Wisconsin-Lodging-Conference-Trade-Show-1112026-600-PM-1132026-1145-AM-198/details</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:53:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>5th Annual GMHLA Bags Tournament (W) 11/12/2026 12:00 Noon - 11/12/2026 4:00 PM</title><description>&lt;h2 style="font-style:italic;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://web.wisconsinlodging.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentID=1309" style="width: 625px; height: 160px;" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join GMHLA members, Milwaukee hoteliers, local industry supporters, and hospitality vendors for the 5th Annual GMHLA Bags Tournament! Come and&amp;nbsp;enjoy friendly competition, food, and fun at this popular Milwaukee-area chapter event. All skill levels are welcome. Guaranteed 2 games per team, and participation trophies will be awarded to all players.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Grab a partner and attend as a team, or come solo to socialize! Complimentary snacks and drinks will be available at the &lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/mkedt-courtyard-milwaukee-downtown/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0"&gt;Courtyard Milwaukee Downtown&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, and&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://3rdstmarkethall.com/about"&gt;3rd St. Market Hall&lt;/a&gt; vendors will be open, and additional food will be available for purchase.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#12518a;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Team Awards&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Grand Champions&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; 2nd Place Team&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; 1st Place Hotel Team&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#12518a;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Schedule&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; 12 PM - Check in at&amp;nbsp;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/mkedt-courtyard-milwaukee-downtown/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0"&gt;Courtyard Milwaukee Downtown&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; 12:30 PM - Games begin at the hotel&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; 3:30 PM Final Four play-offs in the&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://3rdstmarkethall.com/about"&gt;3rd St.&amp;nbsp;Market Hall&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#12518a;"&gt;Registration&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Space is limited to 24 teams. Advanced registration is required for all teams.&lt;br /&gt;
Spectators may register on-site at the event.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Options for registration&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
1.&amp;nbsp;Register online using your WHLA credentials&lt;br /&gt;
2.&amp;nbsp;Email your list of attendees to &lt;a href="mailto:gmhla@wisconsinlodging.org?subject=GMHLA%20RSVP%20-%20Stella%20Mixer"&gt;gmhla@wisconsinlodging.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#12518a;"&gt;Sponsorships&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
GMHLA vendor members must sign up as sponsors to participate in this event, and may add additional teams or spectator passes at the Hotel Team rate.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XpH0hBcZS_ImAWeZn7p-Bpb-askH95Q8/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2026 GMHLA Sponsor Guide&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ABOUT GMHLA&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The Greater Milwaukee Hotel &amp;amp; Lodging Association (GMHLA) is a non-profit trade association representing the interests of Milwaukee-area properties, as well as the Associate members who provide valued services to our lodging members and their guests. The GMHLA exists to promote the growth of the Greater Milwaukee hospitality partners through education &amp;amp; advocacy.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.gmhla.com/gmhla/events/5th-Annual-GMHLA-Bags-Tournament-W-11122026-1200-Noon-11122026-400-PM-243/details</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:44:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>5th Annual GMHLA Bags Tournament 11/12/2026 12:00 Noon - 11/12/2026 4:00 PM</title><description>&lt;h2 style="font-style:italic;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://web.wisconsinlodging.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentID=1309" style="width: 625px; height: 160px;" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join GMHLA members, Milwaukee hoteliers, local industry supporters, and hospitality vendors for the 5th Annual GMHLA Bags Tournament! Come and&amp;nbsp;enjoy friendly competition, food, and fun at this popular Milwaukee-area chapter event. All skill levels are welcome. Guaranteed 2 games per team, and participation trophies will be awarded to all players.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Grab a partner and attend as a team, or come solo to socialize! Complimentary snacks and drinks will be available at the &lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/mkedt-courtyard-milwaukee-downtown/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0"&gt;Courtyard Milwaukee Downtown&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, and&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://3rdstmarkethall.com/about"&gt;3rd St. Market Hall&lt;/a&gt; vendors will be open, and additional food will be available for purchase.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#12518a;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Team Awards&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Grand Champions&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; 2nd Place Team&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; 1st Place Hotel Team&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color:#12518a;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Schedule&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; 12 PM - Check in at&amp;nbsp;&lt;span style="color:#000000;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/mkedt-courtyard-milwaukee-downtown/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0"&gt;Courtyard Milwaukee Downtown&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; 12:30 PM - Games begin at the hotel&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; 3:30 PM Final Four play-offs in the&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://3rdstmarkethall.com/about"&gt;3rd St.&amp;nbsp;Market Hall&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#12518a;"&gt;Registration&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Space is limited to 24 teams. Advanced registration is required for all teams.&lt;br /&gt;
Spectators may register on-site at the event.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Options for registration&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
1.&amp;nbsp;Register online using your WHLA credentials&lt;br /&gt;
2.&amp;nbsp;Email your list of attendees to &lt;a href="mailto:gmhla@wisconsinlodging.org?subject=GMHLA%20RSVP%20-%20Stella%20Mixer"&gt;gmhla@wisconsinlodging.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#12518a;"&gt;Sponsorships&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
GMHLA vendor members must sign up as sponsors to participate in this event, and may add additional teams or spectator passes at the Hotel Team rate.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XpH0hBcZS_ImAWeZn7p-Bpb-askH95Q8/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2026 GMHLA Sponsor Guide&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ABOUT GMHLA&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The Greater Milwaukee Hotel &amp;amp; Lodging Association (GMHLA) is a non-profit trade association representing the interests of Milwaukee-area properties, as well as the Associate members who provide valued services to our lodging members and their guests. The GMHLA exists to promote the growth of the Greater Milwaukee hospitality partners through education &amp;amp; advocacy.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.gmhla.com/gmhla/events/5th-Annual-GMHLA-Bags-Tournament-11122026-1200-Noon-11122026-400-PM-238/details</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:31:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Conference Committee Meeting 11/19/2026 10:30 AM - 11/19/2026 11:30 AM</title><description>&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong data-end="134" data-start="78"&gt;Conference Committee&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong data-end="134" data-start="78"&gt;&lt;a href="https://web.wisconsinlodging.org/events/2026-Wisconsin-Lodging-Conference-Trade-Show-198/details" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://web.wisconsinlodging.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentID=1662" style="width: 300px; height: 120px; margin: 5px 0px;" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Committee members plan the annual Wisconsin Lodging Conference and Trade Show.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This committee also monitors WHLA&amp;rsquo;s educational offerings and makes recommendations on scholarships, partnerships with hospitality programs, student support, and more.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.wisconsinlodging.org/volunteer.html"&gt;View all WHLA Volunteer Opportunities&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.gmhla.com/gmhla/events/Conference-Committee-Meeting-11192026-1030-AM-11192026-1130-AM-219/details</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:34:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MAHLA November Member Meeting 11/19/2026 3:30 PM - 11/19/2026 5:00 PM</title><description>&lt;h1&gt;&lt;span style="color:#2a9bd7;"&gt;MAHLA Monthly Chapter Meetings&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style="color:#1b2e4f;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stay Connected to Madison&amp;rsquo;s Lodging Industry&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Madison Area Hotel &amp;amp; Lodging Association (MAHLA) hosts monthly chapter meetings that bring local hospitality professionals together to stay informed, share insights, and discuss what&amp;rsquo;s happening across the market.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;These meetings are intentionally informal and discussion-based&amp;mdash;focused on real-time challenges, opportunities, and peer-to-peer connection.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h2 data-end="661" data-section-id="10rmw79" data-start="645"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#2a9bd7;"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="661" data-start="649"&gt;Overview&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p data-end="908" data-start="662"&gt;MAHLA chapter meetings provide a consistent space for Madison-area hoteliers and industry partners to connect and exchange ideas. Conversations are driven by current industry trends, local updates, and the shared experiences of those in the room.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h2 data-end="1206" data-section-id="1krtifl" data-start="1181"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#2a9bd7;"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="1206" data-start="1185"&gt;Who Should Attend&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;bull; Hotel Owners &amp;amp; Operators&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;bull; General Managers &amp;amp; Property Leaders&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;bull; Sales &amp;amp; Marketing Professionals&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;bull; Hospitality Industry Partners&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style="color:#2a9bd7;"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="1838" data-start="1830"&gt;RSVP&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Registration is encouraged; RSVP on LinkedIn.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.gmhla.com/gmhla/events/MAHLA-November-Member-Meeting-11192026-330-PM-11192026-500-PM-263/details</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:28:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>WWIL Steering Committee Meeting 12/1/2026 1:00 PM - 12/1/2026 2:00 PM</title><description>&lt;h2&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://web.wisconsinlodging.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentID=1451" style="width: 200px; height: 182px; float: left; margin: 5px 10px;" /&gt;&lt;strong data-end="134" data-start="78"&gt;Wisconsin Women in Lodging Steering Committee&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The WWIL Steering Committee oversees events, content, and benefits for WWIL members. Committee volunteers meet online to plan WWIL programs, shape educational content, and recruit attendees for networking and professional development events.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.wisconsinlodging.org/wwil.html"&gt;Learn more about WWIL&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.wisconsinlodging.org/volunteer.html"&gt;View all WHLA Volunteer Opportunities&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.gmhla.com/gmhla/events/WWIL-Steering-Committee-Meeting-1212026-100-PM-1212026-200-PM-209/details</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:21:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MAHLA Holiday Party 12/17/2026 3:30 PM - 12/17/2026 5:30 PM</title><description>&lt;h1&gt;&lt;span style="color:#2a9bd7;"&gt;MAHLA Holiday Party&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style="color:#1b2e4f;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Celebrate the Season with Madison&amp;rsquo;s Lodging Industry Community&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join the Madison Area Hotel &amp;amp; Lodging Association (MAHLA) for our annual Holiday Party&amp;mdash;a chance to step away from the day-to-day and connect with fellow industry professionals in a relaxed, festive setting.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This event is all about appreciation, connection, and celebrating another year in Madison&amp;rsquo;s lodging community.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h2 data-end="661" data-section-id="10rmw79" data-start="645"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#2a9bd7;"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="661" data-start="649"&gt;Overview&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The MAHLA Holiday Party brings together local hoteliers, industry partners, and hospitality leaders for an easy, enjoyable evening of conversation and seasonal cheer.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;No formal program&amp;mdash;just a great opportunity to reconnect, meet new faces, and close out the year together.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;h2 data-end="1206" data-section-id="1krtifl" data-start="1181"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#2a9bd7;"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="1206" data-start="1185"&gt;What to Expect&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1206" data-section-id="1krtifl" data-start="1181"&gt;&amp;bull; Casual networking with Madison-area hospitality professionals&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Festive atmosphere at a local member property&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Light refreshments and holiday touches&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Opportunities to connect with peers and partners&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;h2 data-end="1206" data-section-id="1krtifl" data-start="1181"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#2a9bd7;"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="1206" data-start="1185"&gt;Who Should Attend&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;bull; Hotel Owners &amp;amp; Operators&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; General Managers &amp;amp; Property Leaders&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Sales &amp;amp; Marketing Professionals&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Hospitality Industry Partners&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="color:#2a9bd7;"&gt;Sponsorship Opportunities&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Support MAHLA&amp;rsquo;s annual Holiday Party and gain visibility with Madison&amp;rsquo;s hospitality community while celebrating the season with industry peers.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;All sponsorship levels include recognition among local hotel leaders, sales professionals, and hospitality partners.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/13DgqbUqZPJJohTpcfzmv9K9T8itYOThH/view?usp=sharing"&gt;View Sponsor Levels + Details&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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