﻿<?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 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;

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&lt;hr data-end="239" data-start="236" /&gt;
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&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;

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&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;

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&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;

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&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;

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&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;

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&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;

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&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;

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&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></channel></rss>