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Call for Volunteers - Madison College Hospitality Program

11/16/2022

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Madison College is seeking volunteers to share their industry experience with hospitality students this spring! Students are eager to hear from hotel and lodging professionals with a variety of backgrounds and positions.

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Carmen Smalley, MATC-Milwaukee, receives 2022 Associate of the Year Award

11/16/2022

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Carmen Smalley receiving the 2022 Associate of the Year Award. Standing next to Brandon McConnell (WHLA Board Chair), Jay Jones (2021 Associate of the Year), and Bill Elliott (WHLA President & CEO)
​WHLA has honored Carmen Smalley, CMP, CHE,  Instructor and Lead Faculty of the Hospitality and Events Management program at the Milwaukee Area Technical College, with its Associate of the Year award for 2022. The award recognizes one professional each year who services the Wisconsin lodging industry in an exemplary manner. Smalley was presented with the award during the awards dinner at the 2022 Wisconsin Lodging Conference & Trade Show on November 7 at The Osthoff Resort.

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Jay Schumerth, Hostmark Hospitality Group, recognized by WHLA as the 2022 Corporate Champion of the Year

11/16/2022

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​WHLA has honored hotelier Jay Schumerth, Hostmark Hospitality Group with the Corporate Champion of the Year award. The Corporate Champion of the Year Award recognizes a key management individual who owns or operates lodging properties in Wisconsin for their high level of achievements. The award was presented during  dinner at the 2022 Wisconsin Lodging Conference & Trade Show on November 7 at The Osthoff Resort.

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Dave Sekeres, Lake Lawn Resort honored with 2022 Innkeeper of the Year Award

11/16/2022

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WHLA recently honored Dave Sekeres, General Manager of Lake Lawn Resort with its annual Innkeeper of the Year Award. The Innkeeper of the Year Award is a time-honored tradition that recognizes an outstanding individual who exemplifies the hospitality industry in our state. He was presented with the award during the awards dinner at the 2022 Wisconsin Lodging Conference on November 7 at The Osthoff Resort.

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AFTER A $1.5 MILLION UPGRADE, LAKE LAWN RESORT LAUNCHES NEW SIGNATURE RESTAURANT

11/16/2022

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“1878 on the Lake” Combines Elevated Menu and Cocktails with Spectacular Lakeside Views
1878 on the Lake with Delavan Lake views at Lake Lawn Resort
DELAVAN, Wis. – (Nov. 15, 2022) – The completely remodeled dining room at Lake Lawn Resort is open after a $1.5 million revitalization of both the space and the menu. Renamed “1878 on the Lake,” the restaurant pays tribute to the resort’s history, which opened as a 50-person boarding house in 1878. Today, the brand new restaurant brings together the best of the classic and the modern, highlighting the spectacular views of Delavan Lake and providing a new dining option for the area surrounding Lake Geneva.

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Holiday Online Auction

11/11/2022

 
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The next WHLA Online Auction will run from Friday, November 25 - Friday, December 2. 
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Donated overnights and gift certificates offer added exposure for your property and encourage travelers to plan ahead to get back to their favorite destinations, while supporting the WHLA.

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WHLA Board of Directors: Elections

11/11/2022

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​Earlier this week, membership elected new board directors and executive committee members to lead the organization in 2023.

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WHLA Auction Preview

11/1/2022

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Kalahari Resort & Waterpark (Wisconsin Dells, WI)
​The WHLA Silent and Live Auctions are just days away. Held in conjunction with the 2022 Wisconsin Lodging Conference & Trade Show on Monday, November 7, 2022, these auctions go toward the WHLAPAC and educational scholarship funds.
Silent Auction  |  10:00 am - 6:30 pm
​Live Auction  |  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
​(The package below will be up for bid during the WHLA Live Auction)

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