The Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association (WHLA) has announced that they will honor a new class of inductees into the Wisconsin Lodging Hall of Fame. Established in 2021, this award recognizes leaders and pioneers who have contributed significantly to Wisconsin's lodging industry and the longevity of the Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association.

​BELOIT, WI. (October 19, 2022) – Geronimo Hospitality Group has named Christopher Wolfgramm the dual general manager of Ironworks Hotel Beloit and Hotel Goodwin, both located in downtown Beloit, Wisconsin. Wolfgramm joins Geronimo with over 14 years of hospitality management experience having previously served at resorts, hotels and other properties throughout south-central Wisconsin.

​After the closing session of the Wisconsin Lodging Conference, join the Wisconsin Women in Lodging for lunch and a facilitated discussion — hosted by keynote speaker Lisa Even. Enjoy lunch and thought provoking discussion with WHLA female leaders and WWIL supporters. Register and plan to join WWIL this special event at the 2022 Wisconsin Lodging Conference & Trade Show!

​Tuesday, November 8, 2022  |  12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

​WHLA will be hosting two auctions at the 2022 Wisconsin Lodging Conference & Trade Show on Monday, November 7, 2022. Bid to win and choose for proceeds to go toward the WHLAPAC or educational scholarship funds.

The 2022 Wisconsin Lodging Conference & Trade Show, themed Resilience and Reinvention, offers eight educational sessions addressing topics and issues of key concerns to Wisconsin hotel and lodging owners and operators. View the full schedule and session descriptions.

Hoteliers from across Wisconsin are getting ready for the 2022 Wisconsin Lodging Conference & Trade Show! From November 6-8, WHLA members will gather at The Osthoff Resort to make new industry connections, strengthen existing relationships, and learn about hospitality trends and hot topics.

​With the impact of COVID-19 on the hospitality industry taking center stage since March 2020, it’s easy to overlook the more stealthy but growing threat that looms over businesses in today’s environment: climate.

​An online booking system is an automated software solution that allows your guests to book and pay for a reservation though your website. In addition, it should give you the best tools to run and scale your resort, all in one place.

The Wisconsin Lodging Conference & Trade Show has grown to be the premier educational and networking event for Wisconsin lodging professionals, where hotel and lodging property owners and operators and industry supporters from across the state gather to learn from experts, network with industry peers, connect with suppliers, and celebrate the stars of the industry.

As more hotel, hospitality, and tourism programs spring up at more colleges, employers still see an unmet need for well-educated employees. Hotel management employers are actively recruiting. Nothing stressed this more for me than our conversation at the Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association (WHLA) meeting this spring. Companies are searching for new employees and are actively seeking knowledgeable, quality talent to add to their management teams.