﻿<?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>Wisconsin’s New Lodging Code: What You Need to Know 4/21/2026 11:00 AM - 4/21/2026 12:00 Noon</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Wisconsin&amp;rsquo;s updated Lodging Code is now in effect&amp;mdash;are you in compliance?&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join WHLA for an informative webinar designed to help lodging operators, managers, and team members understand what the new code means for their properties and day-to-day operations.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Led by Ted Tuchalski, R.S., Environmental Health Technical Specialist with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection&amp;rsquo;s Division of Food and Recreational Safety, this session will break down key updates, clarify requirements, and highlight what&amp;rsquo;s changed from previous regulations.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.gmhla.com/gmhla/events/Wisconsins-New-Lodging-Code-What-You-Need-to-Know-4212026-1100-AM-4212026-1200-Noon-254/details</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:25:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>WWIL Steering Committee Meeting 4/28/2026 1:00 PM - 4/28/2026 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-4282026-100-PM-4282026-200-PM-206/details</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:20:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>GMHLA Taste of Talent Luncheon 4/28/2026 12:00 Noon - 4/28/2026 1:30 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join the Greater Milwaukee Hotel &amp;amp; Lodging Association (GMHLA) for an exclusive culinary experience that showcases the talent and programs at Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC).&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Enjoy a menu specially prepared and served by these talented students, learn about their career preparations in the industry, hear from both students and instructors and take a tour of the WCTC facilities. This is a fantastic opportunity to support emerging talent, network with peers, and celebrate the next generation of hospitality leaders.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;Schedule&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;12:00&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;Arrive&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;12:10 PM&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;Lunch Service&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;em&gt;Presentations from WCTC students and instructors&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1:15 PM &lt;/strong&gt;Tour&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;em&gt;Tour WCTC&amp;#39;s facilities following the conclusion of lunch&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Register Today!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Spaces for this event are limited, so don&amp;rsquo;t wait! Register now to secure your seat for an afternoon of inspiration, networking, and delicious food. Bring your team along to experience firsthand how WCTC is shaping the future of the hospitality industry.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Don&amp;#39;t miss this opportunity to savor exceptional cuisine while learning about the future of hospitality education!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sponsorship Opportunities&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&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-Taste-of-Talent-Luncheon-4282026-1200-Noon-4282026-130-PM-237/details</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:43:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Innsights + Events Committee Meeting 5/5/2026 2:00 PM - 5/5/2026 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-552026-200-PM-552026-300-PM-249/details</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:02:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scholarship Selection Task Force Meeting 5/6/2026 10:30 AM - 5/6/2026 11:30 AM</title><description>&lt;h2&gt;&lt;b&gt;Scholarship Selection Task Force&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style="font-size:10pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Montserrat,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#000000"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight:400"&gt;&lt;span style="font-style:normal"&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration:none"&gt;The WHLA Scholarship Selection Task Force (TF) is responsible for reviewing, evaluating, and selecting recipients for the 2026 WHLA Educational Scholarships. The TF ensures applicants meet eligibility requirements, reviews applications, and recommends recipients to the WHLA Executive Committee (EC) for final approval.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
</description><link>http://web.gmhla.com/gmhla/events/Scholarship-Selection-Task-Force-Meeting-562026-1030-AM-562026-1130-AM-227/details</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 22:26:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hotels on the Hill | AHLA 5/12/2026 9:00 AM - 5/13/2026 5:00 PM</title><description>&lt;h2 style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://web.wisconsinlodging.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentID=1714" style="width: 600px; height: 173px;" /&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hoteliers are Uniting on Capitol Hill; You Need to Be There!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join AHLA members from across the country to meet with Members of Congress from your home state and share the issues most impacting your business, your guests and the great people who work in our industry.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Planning on attending?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Sign up through AHLA, then reach out to &lt;a href="mailto:belliott@wisconsinlodging.org?subject=AHLA%20Hotels%20on%20the%20Hill"&gt;Bill Elliott at WHLA&lt;/a&gt; to be included in Wisconsin-delegation events.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.gmhla.com/gmhla/events/Hotels-on-the-Hill-AHLA-5122026-900-AM-5132026-500-PM-245/details</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:04:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Conference Committee Meeting 5/14/2026 10:30 AM - 5/14/2026 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-5142026-1030-AM-5142026-1130-AM-213/details</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:32:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lodging Innsights Up North 5/20/2026 11:00 AM - 5/20/2026 8:30 PM</title><description>&lt;p data-end="329" data-start="135"&gt;WHLA is hitting the road in 2026! Our Quarterly Lodging Innsights series brings education, networking, and industry insights directly to you&amp;mdash;at WHLA member properties throughout the state.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="557" data-start="331"&gt;Each event begins with a Wisconsin Women in Lodging luncheon, followed by educational sessions tailored to the needs of lodging owners and operators, highlighting trends and best practices both locally and statewide.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style="color:#003e7e;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:20px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Schedule of Events&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;11:00 AM - 12:45 PM |&amp;nbsp;Women in Lodging Lunch&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;em&gt;Lunch + Learn &amp;quot;Confidence, Influence + Difficult Conversations&amp;quot;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1:00 - 4:30&amp;nbsp;PM |&amp;nbsp;Lodging Innsights Educational Sessions&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;meta charset="utf-8" /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left: 40px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Wisconsin Votes: 2026 Mid-Terms&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Speaker: Charles Franklin, Marquette Law School Poll&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;4:30 - 5:30 PM&amp;nbsp;|&amp;nbsp;Cocktail Reception&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;5:30 - 8:00 PM | Networking Dinner&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-end="823" data-start="620"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#003e7e;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:20px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Event Registration&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="823" data-start="620"&gt;Registration is now open!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="823" data-start="620"&gt;Don&amp;rsquo;t miss this chance to connect, learn, and grow with fellow Wisconsin hospitality leaders!&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.gmhla.com/gmhla/events/Lodging-Innsights-Up-North-5202026-1100-AM-5202026-830-PM-221/details</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:42:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>29th Anniversary GMHLA Volleyball Tournament 5/28/2026 12:30 PM - 5/28/2026 4:30 PM</title><description>&lt;h1 dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style="color:#00a79d;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A GMHLA Team Tradition Returns!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style="color:#00a79d;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://web.wisconsinlodging.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentID=1669" style="margin: 10px 35px; float: left; width: 225px; height: 223px;" /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;The &lt;span style="color:#12518a;"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="2722" data-start="2679"&gt;29th Anniversary GMHLA Volleyball Tournament&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;is back in 2026&amp;mdash;and it&amp;rsquo;s all about teams, connection, and fun! Come for the volleyball, stay for the laughs, networking, and GMHLA camaraderie.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Enjoy an afternoon full of competition, spirited teamwork, and a festive atmosphere that brings lodging teams together like no other event. Celebrate 29 years of tradition, competition, and fun while making lasting connections with your peers!&lt;/p&gt;

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

&lt;h2 style="text-align: center; background-color: #12518A; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-top: 4px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#ffffff"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Event Schedule&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Team Check-in:&lt;/strong&gt; 12:30 PM&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Games Begin:&lt;/strong&gt; 1:00 PM&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Finals and Awards:&lt;/strong&gt; 4:00 PM&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Event Ends:&lt;/strong&gt; 4:30 PM&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2 style="text-align: center; background-color: #12518A; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-top: 4px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#ffffff"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Details&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Team Size: &lt;/strong&gt;Each team registration includes up to 8 players&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left: 40px;"&gt;&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;Minimum of 5 players required&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left: 40px;"&gt;&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;Teams with more than 8 participants may purchase additional player passes&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Co-ed rule: &lt;/strong&gt;At least two female players must be on the court at all times&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Games:&lt;/strong&gt; Each team is guaranteed a minimum of two matches&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Waivers:&lt;/strong&gt; All players must sign a waiver on-site (no advance roster required)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Rules: &lt;/strong&gt;All players and fans must follow the&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15c4HKl1yg5biTqTo1wmPSWV5sPneSfHcr5GdQ9RbYKg/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"&gt;2026 GMHLA Volleyball Rules&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Welcome Kits:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Each team captain will receive a welcome kit at check-in, including player wristbands for complimentary food and sponsored beverages throughout the tournament.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style="color:#00a79d;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Awards + Prizes&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Team Awards will be presented to the Grand Champions, Second Place, and Third Place teams.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Plus, hourly door prize drawings starting at 1 PM&amp;mdash;everyone gets a chance to win something special!&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style="color:#00a79d;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Fans Welcome!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1964" data-start="1794"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Not playing? No problem!&amp;nbsp;Fan tickets are available so coworkers and supporters can join in the fun, enjoy refreshments, and cheer on their teams from the sidelines.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;meta charset="utf-8" /&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3 dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#12518a;"&gt;&lt;b id="docs-internal-guid-dc2392b3-7fff-d312-edf3-08c6d86fc10d"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:18px;"&gt;Sponsorships&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Event sponsorships help support a memorable experience for GMHLA members while providing meaningful visibility for your business.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Learn more in the &lt;a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XpH0hBcZS_ImAWeZn7p-Bpb-askH95Q8/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="983" data-start="962"&gt;Sponsorship Guide&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style="color:#12518a;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;Location&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Root River Center in Franklin features a party pavilion that overlooks eight fully groomed sand courts. The pavilion offers bar service, and food will be available throughout the event. Carry-ins are not permitted.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.gmhla.com/gmhla/events/29th-Anniversary-GMHLA-Volleyball-Tournament-5282026-1230-PM-5282026-430-PM-235/details</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:51:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>29th Anniversary GMHLA Volleyball Tournament (W) 5/28/2026 12:30 PM - 5/28/2026 4:30 PM</title><description>&lt;h1 dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style="color:#00a79d;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A GMHLA Team Tradition Returns!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style="color:#00a79d;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://web.wisconsinlodging.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentID=1669" style="margin: 10px 35px; float: left; width: 225px; height: 223px;" /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;The &lt;span style="color:#12518a;"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="2722" data-start="2679"&gt;29th Annual GMHLA Volleyball Tournament&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;is back in 2026&amp;mdash;and it&amp;rsquo;s all about teams, connection, and fun! Come for the volleyball, stay for the laughs, networking, and GMHLA camaraderie.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Enjoy an afternoon full of competition, spirited teamwork, and a festive atmosphere that brings lodging teams together like no other event. Celebrate 29 years of tradition, competition, and fun while making lasting connections with your peers!&lt;/p&gt;

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

&lt;h2 style="text-align: center; background-color: #12518A; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-top: 4px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#ffffff"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Event Schedule&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Team Check-in:&lt;/strong&gt; 12:30 PM&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Games Begin:&lt;/strong&gt; 1:00 PM&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Finals and Awards:&lt;/strong&gt; 4:00 PM&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Event Ends:&lt;/strong&gt; 4:30 PM&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2 style="text-align: center; background-color: #12518A; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-top: 4px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#ffffff"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Details&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style="color:#00a79d;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Team Information&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Team Size: &lt;/strong&gt;Each team registration includes up to 8 players&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left: 40px;"&gt;&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;Minimum of 5 players required&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left: 40px;"&gt;&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;Teams with more than 8 participants may purchase additional player passes&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Co-ed rule: &lt;/strong&gt;At least two female players must be on the court at all times&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Games:&lt;/strong&gt; Each team is guaranteed a minimum of two matches&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Waivers:&lt;/strong&gt; All players must sign a waiver on-site (no advance roster required)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Rules: &lt;/strong&gt;All players and fans must follow the&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15c4HKl1yg5biTqTo1wmPSWV5sPneSfHcr5GdQ9RbYKg/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"&gt;2026 GMHLA Volleyball Rules&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style="color:#00a79d;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Welcome Kits&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Each team captain will receive a welcome kit at check-in, including player wristbands for complimentary food and sponsored beverages throughout the tournament.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style="color:#00a79d;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Awards + Prizes&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Team Awards will be presented to the Grand Champions, Second Place, and Third Place teams.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Plus, hourly door prize drawings starting at 1 PM&amp;mdash;everyone gets a chance to win something special!&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style="color:#00a79d;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Fans Welcome!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p data-end="1964" data-start="1794"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Not playing? No problem!&amp;nbsp;Fan tickets are available so coworkers and supporters can join in the fun, enjoy refreshments, and cheer on their teams from the sidelines.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;meta charset="utf-8" /&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;h3 dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#12518a;"&gt;&lt;b id="docs-internal-guid-dc2392b3-7fff-d312-edf3-08c6d86fc10d"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:18px;"&gt;Sponsorships&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Event sponsorships help support a memorable experience for GMHLA members while providing meaningful visibility for your business.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Learn more in the &lt;a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XpH0hBcZS_ImAWeZn7p-Bpb-askH95Q8/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong data-end="983" data-start="962"&gt;Sponsorship Guide&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style="color:#12518a;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;Location&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Root River Center in Franklin features a party pavilion that overlooks eight fully groomed sand courts. The pavilion offers bar service, and food will be available throughout the event. Carry-ins are not permitted.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="color:#7b202e;"&gt;Rates for teams, extra players + fans increase on February 28&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.gmhla.com/gmhla/events/29th-Anniversary-GMHLA-Volleyball-Tournament-W-5282026-1230-PM-5282026-430-PM-241/details</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:05:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Innsights + Events Committee Meeting 6/9/2026 2:00 PM - 6/9/2026 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-692026-200-PM-692026-300-PM-250/details</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:02:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>GMHLA Board of Directors Meeting 6/10/2026 11:00 AM - 6/10/2026 12:00 Noon</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;hr data-end="239" data-start="236" /&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
</description><link>http://web.gmhla.com/gmhla/events/GMHLA-Board-of-Directors-Meeting-6102026-1100-AM-6102026-1200-Noon-255/details</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:11:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Conference Committee Meeting 6/11/2026 10:30 AM - 6/11/2026 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-6112026-1030-AM-6112026-1130-AM-214/details</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:32:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Conference Committee Meeting 7/16/2026 10:30 AM - 7/16/2026 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-7162026-1030-AM-7162026-1130-AM-215/details</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:33:03 GMT</pubDate></item><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  - 8/21/2026 </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-8172026-8212026-222/details</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:57:07 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 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-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>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>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>5th Annual GMHLA Bags Tournament (W) 10/15/2026 12:00 Noon - 10/15/2026 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-10152026-1200-Noon-10152026-400-PM-243/details</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:44:44 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>5th Annual GMHLA Bags Tournament 10/15/2026 12:00 Noon - 10/15/2026 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-10152026-1200-Noon-10152026-400-PM-238/details</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:31:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2026 Wisconsin Lodging Conference &amp; Trade Show 11/1/2026 6:00 PM - 11/3/2026 11:30 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;Check in and level up at the Wisconsin Lodging Conference &amp;amp; Trade Show&amp;mdash;Wisconsin&amp;rsquo;s premier hotel conference and lodging industry event for hotel owners, general managers, lodging professionals, and industry partners.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Designed for today&amp;rsquo;s hospitality and hotel management professionals, this Wisconsin hospitality conference and trade show delivers impactful education, high-value networking, and access to the latest trends, tools, and solutions shaping the lodging industry.&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 the Full Experience&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

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

&lt;p&gt;From start to finish, this is a fully immersive hospitality conference experience designed to move your business&amp;mdash;and your career&amp;mdash;forward.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left: 40px;"&gt;&amp;bull; Learn through expert-led keynote sessions and breakout workshops&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;Connect with peers, partners, and professionals across every corner of the industry&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Explore innovative products and solutions on a high-energy trade show floor&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Celebrate the people and properties shaping Wisconsin&amp;rsquo;s lodging community&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&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; announced in June.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&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 Industry Connections&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;Join general managers, hotel owners, operators, sales and marketing professionals, vendors, educators, students, and emerging leaders from across the state.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="2098" data-start="1942"&gt;From independent properties to national brands, this is where the full spectrum of Wisconsin&amp;rsquo;s lodging industry comes together&amp;mdash;creating opportunities to share ideas, build relationships, and strengthen the future of hospitality.&lt;/p&gt;

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

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pBcZWRIBNXU6DRUJtyY85zk8MfE32wOCxEnhcPMF8bo/edit?usp=sharing"&gt;View Past Participating Properties &amp;amp; Companies&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&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;Showcase Your Brand&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="2491" data-start="2393"&gt;Put your company in front of decision-makers and buyers across the Wisconsin lodging industry.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="2679" data-start="2493"&gt;Exhibitor booths, sponsorships, and interactive opportunities are designed to maximize visibility, spark meaningful conversations, and deliver real value on and off the trade show floor.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="2679" data-start="2493"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.wisconsinlodging.org/exhibitor-info.html" target="_blank"&gt;Exhibitor Information&lt;/a&gt; |&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/10lmiby94KSKncP_cc7StVqZv8xch-h-h/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"&gt;Exhibitor + Sponsor Guide&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&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;Plan Your Visit&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

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

&lt;h3 data-end="2941" data-start="2837"&gt;&lt;span style="color:#30807f;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Accommodations at Kalahari Resort&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p data-end="2941" data-start="2837"&gt;Stay where the action happens. A discounted room block is available for attendees at $129 per night.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="3096" data-start="2943"&gt;Book through the official event link to access the discounted rate, available one day before and one day after the conference, based on availability.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p data-end="3096" data-start="2943"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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

&lt;h3&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;

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

&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style="color:#30807f;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Early Registration Perk&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;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&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;Save with Early Discounts&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-1132026-1130-AM-198/details</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:53:40 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>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;
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