﻿<?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;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 event 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;h2&gt;Lunch Program&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Unlocking Growth with Tourism Promotion Improvement Districts (TPIDs)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;How can local lodging properties create dedicated, sustainable funding for regional marketing without relying on general tax funds?&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This session will unpack the mechanics and advantages of Tourism Promotion Improvement Districts (TPIDs)&amp;mdash;an industry-led funding model rapidly expanding across the nation.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Discover how TPIDs empower lodging owners to self-assess a dedicated fee that goes directly toward driving regional tourism, boosting Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR), and increasing paid overnight stays.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;A&lt;/b&gt;&lt;img alt="" src="https://web.wisconsinlodging.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentID=1827" style="width: 150px; height: 150px; float: left; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;" /&gt;&lt;b&gt;bout the Speaker&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Bill Elliott has led WHLA as President &amp;amp; CEO since 2020, serving as a key voice for Wisconsin&amp;#39;s lodging and hospitality industry. With deep expertise in association governance, industry advocacy, and government relations, Bill champions legislative and economic initiatives&amp;mdash;like TPIDs&amp;mdash;that protect and grow property owners&amp;#39; investments statewide.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&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, pay with ACH or check to save&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;

&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;

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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;

&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></channel></rss>