﻿<?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  - 8/21/2026 </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;

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&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;

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&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;

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&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></channel></rss>