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Student Spotlight with Bailey Jacque, UW-Stout

8/30/2023

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Student Spotlight with Bailey Jacque, UW-Stout
Name: Bailey Jacque

Hometown: Thorp, WI

College: University of Wisconsin - Stout

​Double Major: Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism Management and Real Estate Property Management

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How Hotels Can Guard Against Costly Environmental Risks

8/30/2023

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By Justin Randall, HUB International
How Hotels Can Guard Against Costly Environmental Risks
​Hotels are a veritable cesspool of environmental risks, and management may not be on top of the adequacy of their insurance policies to cover the extent of their exposure.

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Kirk Drusch to be inducted into the Wisconsin Lodging Hall of Fame

8/23/2023

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Kirk Drusch to be inducted into the Wisconsin Lodging Hall of Fame
​The Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association (WHLA) has announced that Kirk Drusch will be honored as an inductee into the Wisconsin Lodging Hall of Fame. Mr. Drusch will be recognized during the WHLA Awards Luncheon on October 2 at Lambeau Field’s Johnsonville Tailgate Village.

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WHLA Members Claim ERC Funds

8/22/2023

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WHLA Members Claim ERC Funds
​Our partnership with Adesso Capital has helped WHLA members recoup over $616,950 in ERC tax credits, giving small businesses access to the capital they deserve. 

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Join WHLA in Green Bay for Industry Awards and Innsights

8/21/2023

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Join WHLA in Green Bay for Industry Awards and Innsights
​Join area hoteliers and industry leaders from across Wisconsin in Green Bay on October 2 for these live WHLA events! 

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2023 WHLA Conference Auctions

8/15/2023

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2023 Wisconsin Lodging Conference & Trade Show. Connect. Explore. Refresh.
WHLA’s Silent and Live Auctions will be held on Monday, November 6 at the 2023 Wisconsin Lodging Conference & Trade Show. All proceeds go towards the winners’ choice of the WHLAPAC, Conduit, or Scholarship fund.

Please help make these auctions a success by donating today! 

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Bob Dove to be inducted into the Wisconsin Lodging Hall of Fame

8/14/2023

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Bob Dove to be inducted into the Wisconsin Lodging Hall of Fame
The Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association (WHLA) has announced that Bob Dove will be honored as an inductee into the Wisconsin Lodging Hall of Fame. Mr. Dove will be recognized during the WHLA Awards Luncheon on October 2 at Lambeau Field’s Johnsonville Tailgate Village.

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Herbert Kohler Jr. to be inducted into the Wisconsin Lodging Hall of Fame

8/10/2023

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Herbert Kohler Jr. to be inducted into the Wisconsin Lodging Hall of Fame
The Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association (WHLA) has announced that Herbert Kohler Jr. will be honored as an inductee into the Wisconsin Lodging Hall of Fame. Mr. Kohler will be recognized during the WHLA Awards Luncheon on October 2 at Lambeau Field’s Johnsonville Tailgate Village.

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WHLA seeks host for 2024 WI Lodging Conference & Trade Show

8/9/2023

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​The Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association (WHLA) is seeking a host hotel for the  2024 Wisconsin Lodging Conference & Trade Show next November! This annual event is the largest gathering of owners, operators, thought leaders, and hospitality industry vendors in the state. Event hosts have the opportunity to showcase their hotel or resort operations and services to industry peers for just over two days.

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General Manager Appointed at Blue Harbor Resort & Conference Center

8/7/2023

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William T. Rees assumes GM position Monday, August 7, 2023
Blue Harbor Resort & Conference Center
Sheboygan, WI (August 7, 2023) — Blue Harbor Resort & Conference Center is pleased to announce William T. Rees has been appointed as the resort’s new General Manager as of August 7, 2023. In this position, Rees will oversee day-to-day operations at the 179-suite resort along with 38 private villas, leading the team to improve guest experience.

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