﻿<?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>GMHLA Board Orientation + Meeting 1/14/2025 3:00 PM - 1/14/2025 4:30 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;This meeting is exclusively reserved for GMHLA board directors. Please note that this is a closed meeting; only GMHLA board directors are invited to attend.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The Greater Milwaukee Hotel &amp;amp; Lodging Association (GMHLA) is a non-profit trade association representing the interests of Milwaukee area hotel and lodging properties, as well as the Associate members who provide valued services to our lodging members and their guests. GMHLA exists to promote the growth of the Greater Milwaukee hospitality partners through education and advocacy.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.gmhla.com/gmhla/events/GMHLA-Board-Orientation-Meeting-1142025-300-PM-1142025-430-PM-150/details</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:34:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MAHLA Meeting 1/16/2025 3:30 PM - 1/16/2025 5:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;The Madison Area Hotel Lodging Association (MAHLA) is a non-profit trade association representing hotels and other lodging establishments in the greater Madison, Wisconsin area. The Association serves the lodging industry by providing information, education, marketing, governmental affairs and networking opportunities to more than 80 lodging property members. The GMH&amp;amp;LA is also an active partner with the state association, the Wisconsin Hotel &amp;amp; Lodging Association (WH&amp;amp;LA).&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/madison-area-hotel-lodging-association/posts/?feedView=all"&gt;Learn More + Register&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.gmhla.com/gmhla/events/MAHLA-Meeting-1162025-330-PM-1162025-500-PM-152/details</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:41:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Education/Conference Committee Meeting 1/16/2025 12:30 PM - 1/16/2025 1:30 PM</title><description /><link>http://web.gmhla.com/gmhla/events/EducationConference-Committee-Meeting-1162025-1230-PM-1162025-130-PM-176/details</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 22:42:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lodging Innsights Kohler 1/22/2025 11:30 AM - 1/22/2025 8:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"&gt;Join us for the seventh installment of our award-winning live event series! &lt;a href="https://www.wisconsinlodging.org/innsights.html"&gt;Lodging Innsights&lt;/a&gt; brings together hospitality professionals from across Wisconsin to share insights, network, and promote growth within our industry. Don&amp;rsquo;t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and connect with fellow professionals.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="color:#002554;"&gt;&lt;span style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"&gt;Wisconsin Lodging Innsights&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"&gt;Launched in 2023, the event aims to educate and engage lodging professionals throughout various regions of Wisconsin. Innsights events typically host 50-60 people and rotate around the state three teams annually, leading up to the larger Wisconsin Lodging Conference in November. Each event includes a mix of local hotel, resort, and lodging facility operators, as well as members from the WHLA Board of Directors.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style="color:#002554;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Worth the Trip&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Nestled in the picturesque village of Kohler, Wisconsin, this event will be held at the renowned Kohler American Club Resort. Known for its luxurious accommodations and world-class amenities, Kohler offers a unique blend of comfort and sophistication, making it the perfect backdrop for our gathering. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience the charm of this historic destination while engaging in meaningful discussions about the future of hospitality.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style="color:#002554;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Schedule&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

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&lt;strong&gt;11:00 AM - 5:00 PM&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;|&amp;nbsp;Registration&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left: 40px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;11:30 AM - 12:45&amp;nbsp;PM&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;|&amp;nbsp;Wisconsin Women in Lodging Lunch + Workshop&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left: 80px;"&gt;&amp;bull; Productivity Power-Up: Strategies for a Stellar New Year&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;em&gt;Discover game-changing techniques to achieve your goals and transform your workday from chaotic to crystal-clear. This workshop, facilitated by WWIL leaders, will equip you with powerful strategies to maximize your potential and elevate your professional performance.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Facilitators: Monica Goeke, CAE and Krissy Sigmund&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left: 40px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1:30 PM - 5:00 PM&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;|&amp;nbsp;Lodging Innsights Education&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left: 80px;"&gt;&amp;bull; &lt;strong&gt;1:30 - 2:30 PM&lt;/strong&gt; |&amp;nbsp;Advocating for Tourism&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;em&gt;Learn about the many legislative issues the lodging industry will face in the upcoming legislative session, including WHLA&amp;#39;s bill to allow Tourism Promotion Districts to be created in the state.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Speakers: Kathi Kilgore and Bill Elliott, CAE&lt;br /&gt;
Moderator: Krissy Sigmund&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left: 80px;"&gt;&amp;bull; &lt;strong&gt;2:30 - 3:00 PM&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;| Service Solutions Jeopardy&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;em&gt;Get ready for an exciting game show-style session that will put your operational expertise to the test! Discover innovative strategies that leverage sustainable approaches to enhance profitability and guest satisfaction in the ever-evolving hospitality landscape.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Host: Sara Abbott&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left: 80px;"&gt;&amp;bull; &lt;strong&gt;3:00 - 3:45 PM&lt;/strong&gt; | Networking Break&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left: 80px;"&gt;&amp;bull; &lt;strong&gt;3:45 - 4:45 PM&lt;/strong&gt; | Legal Insights for the Hospitality Industry: Labor, ADA and Age Discrimination (and more) in 2025&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;em&gt;Explore the latest legal landscape impacting Wisconsin hoteliers in 2025, including crucial updates on labor laws, ADA compliance, age discrimination, and emerging industry challenges.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Speakers: Attorney Bob Sanders,&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Attorney Anthony Anzelmo,&lt;br /&gt;
Attorney Edgar Ceniceros-Herrada&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left: 40px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;5:00 PM - 6:00 PM&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;|&amp;nbsp;Reception hosted by &lt;a href="https://www.kohlerwisconsin.com/accommodations/the-american-club"&gt;The American Club&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-left: 40px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;6:00 PM - 8:00 PM&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;|&amp;nbsp;Networking Dinner&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style="color:#002554;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sponsorships&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Sponsoring &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Lodging Innsights Kohler&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; offers a unique opportunity to showcase your brand to key industry professionals and decision-makers in the hospitality sector. By becoming a sponsor, you will gain visibility and recognition while supporting WHLA&amp;#39;s ongoing education and networking initiatives. View the &lt;a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/14vVg_ELC1ih7xRcoLRE7DaG29tGIkgh5/view?usp=sharing"&gt;sponsorship guide&lt;/a&gt;, sign-up below or contact &lt;a href="mailto:ky.carlson@ewald.com"&gt;ky.carlson@ewald.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style="color:#002554;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Room Block Information&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Reserve your room in the event block by &lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="color:#c0392b;"&gt;January 3 &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;to receive the discounted rate for WHLA attendees.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;bull; &lt;strong&gt;The American Club&lt;/strong&gt;: $199 + $35 resort fee plus applicable state sales and village occupancy tax&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; &lt;strong&gt;Inn on Woodlake&lt;/strong&gt;: $129 + $35 resort fee plus applicable state sales and village occupancy tax&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;To make your reservation, please call &lt;strong&gt;(844) 836-5504&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;,&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;reference&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;653119,&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;and reiterate that you are part of a group block under&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Wisconsin Hotel &amp;amp; Lodging Association - Wisconsin Hotel &amp;amp; Lodging Association -Board of Directors Meeting&lt;/strong&gt;.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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