﻿<?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>WWIL Steering Committee Meeting 2/4/2025 10:30 AM - 2/4/2025 11:30 AM</title><description /><link>http://web.gmhla.com/gmhla/events/WWIL-Steering-Committee-Meeting-242025-1030-AM-242025-1130-AM-163/details</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 18:19:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Publications Committee Meeting February 2025 2/11/2025 1:30 PM - 2/11/2025 2:30 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please join us for the Publication&amp;#39;s Committee Meeting on February 11, 2025 at 1:30pm. To register for the committee, please sign up at &lt;a href="https://www.wisconsinlodging.org/volunteer.html"&gt;WisconsinLodging.org/volunteer&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The goal of the Publications Committee is to provide leadership and direction to the association&amp;rsquo;s publication program that supports the mission of the association, and is responsive to the needs of WHLA members. Identify goals and strategies for the&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;Wisconsin Lodging Directory&lt;/em&gt;,&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;InnTouch Magazine&lt;/em&gt;,&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;Wisconsin Lodging Insider&lt;/em&gt;, and&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;Capitol Insider&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;publications.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2025 Committee Goals:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ol&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;WHLA Website Navigation Restructuring&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Re-launch WHLA Online Store under new name
	&lt;ol&gt;
		&lt;li&gt;Implement monthly marketing campaign emails&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;/ol&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Virtual Products &amp;amp; Services Directory
	&lt;ol&gt;
		&lt;li&gt;A quarterly email newsletter&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;/ol&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Non-member sneak peeks at Innsider&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Content Generation
	&lt;ol&gt;
		&lt;li&gt;One-minute surveys for content&lt;/li&gt;
		&lt;li&gt;Marketing plan to get vendors to submit content&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;/ol&gt;
	&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Marketing plan for WisconsINN Getaways&lt;br /&gt;
	&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Open Committee:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;All WHLA members&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://web.wisconsinlodging.org/atlas/portal/web-content/888" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Members Only&lt;/strong&gt;: Click here to access the meeting link and view all other upcoming committee &amp;amp; task force meetings.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.gmhla.com/gmhla/events/Publications-Committee-Meeting-February-2025-2112025-130-PM-2112025-230-PM-172/details</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 16:16:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scholarship Selection Task Force Meeting 2/14/2025 10:30 AM - 2/14/2025 11:30 AM</title><description /><link>http://web.gmhla.com/gmhla/events/Scholarship-Selection-Task-Force-Meeting-2142025-1030-AM-2142025-1130-AM-159/details</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 14:50:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Webinar: Navigating Workplace Immigration Compliance in the Hospitality Industry 2/17/2025 1:00 PM - 2/17/2025 2:00 PM</title><description>&lt;h2&gt;Navigating Workplace Immigration Compliance in the Hospitality Industry&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Join Wisconsin-based immigration attorney and WHLA member&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Edgar Ceniceros-Herrada&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;from&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Husch Blackwell&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;for an informative webinar focused on navigating workplace immigration compliance within the hospitality industry.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This webinar will provide guidance and best practices to help ensure your business is in compliance with existing regulations while protecting their operations and employees.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Attendees will learn&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Immigration compliance and enforcement related to penalties, raids, and audits.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; Changes to work authorization and visa programs for temporary workers.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;What is E-Verify?&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Joining the Webinar&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
This webinar will be hosted on &lt;strong&gt;Zoom&lt;/strong&gt;, allowing you to join from anywhere with an internet connection. Upon registering, you will receive a &lt;strong&gt;confirmation email&lt;/strong&gt; that includes the Zoom access details. Be sure to check your inbox for this important information so you can easily connect to the session.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Registration Information&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
This is a &lt;strong&gt;WHLA members-only&lt;/strong&gt; event. To register, you must log in using your &lt;strong&gt;WHLA member credentials&lt;/strong&gt; to access the sign-up option. If you need assistance with your login, please email &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:whla@wisconsinlodging.org" rel="noopener"&gt;whla@wisconsinlodging.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>http://web.gmhla.com/gmhla/events/Webinar-Navigating-Workplace-Immigration-Compliance-in-the-Hospitality-Industry-2172025-100-PM-2172025-200-PM-187/details</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:11:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MAHLA Meeting 2/20/2025 3:30 PM - 2/20/2025 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-2202025-330-PM-2202025-500-PM-153/details</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:43:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>GMHLA Taste of Talent Luncheon 2/26/2025 12:00 Noon - 2/26/2025 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 including:&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; &lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Angela Todd&lt;/strong&gt;,&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;Associate Dean - Hospitality &amp;amp; Design Professionals&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; &lt;strong&gt;Tricia Smith&lt;/strong&gt;, Hospitality&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Chef Andy&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Tenaglia&lt;/strong&gt;, Culinary&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;bull; &lt;strong&gt;Chef Rachel&lt;/strong&gt;, Bakery&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;h3&gt;Register Today!&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;
</description><link>http://web.gmhla.com/gmhla/events/GMHLA-Taste-of-Talent-Luncheon-2262025-1200-Noon-2262025-130-PM-184/details</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jan 2025 00:11:12 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>