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Camaraderie and Competition: 3rd Annual GMHLA Bags Tournament Recap

11/20/2024

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​Last week, the Greater Milwaukee Hotel & Lodging Association (GMHLA) hosted the 3rd Annual GMHLA Bags Tournament. The event took place at the Courtyard Milwaukee Downtown on November 14. It was an exciting day that brought together hotel industry professionals for camaraderie, competition, and a sense of community.

Tournament Highlights

​The tournament kicked off at the Courtyard Milwaukee Downtown, with playoffs held in the vibrant atmosphere of 3rd Street Market Hall. Teams from various hotels and lodging establishments showcased their skills in a friendly yet competitive environment.
2024 GMHLA Bags Tournament Bracket

Our Amazing Sponsors

A huge thank you to our generous sponsors who made this event possible:
  • Courtyard Milwaukee Downtown
  • Sid Grinker Restoration
  • Tillit Construction

3rd Street Market Hall donated prizes for the runner-up hotel team and provided a fantastic venue for the playoffs again this year.

Winners and Participating Teams

The atmosphere at the 3rd Annual GMHLA Bags Tournament was filled with laughter and friendly rivalry, creating an unforgettable experience for all participants. Teams competed with enthusiasm, inspiring one another, while attendees rallied to support the playoff teams as they showcased their impressive skills.
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  • Champions: Tri-North Builders (Bailey Gasper, Tom Cornell)
  • 2nd Place: DoubleTree Milwaukee Downtown (Tony Beer,  Weston Lauritch)
  • 3rd Place: Sid Grinker Restoration (Jason Radomski, Troy Saddy)
Champions: Tri-North Builders (Bailey Gasper, Tom Cornell)
Champions: Tri-North Builders (Bailey Gasper, Tom Cornell)
2nd Place: DoubleTree Milwaukee Downtown (Tony Beer, Weston Lauritch)
2nd Place: DoubleTree Milwaukee Downtown (Tony Beer, Weston Lauritch)
3rd Place: Sid Grinker Restoration (Jason Radomski, Troy Saddy)
3rd Place: Sid Grinker Restoration (Jason Radomski, Troy Saddy)
Other participating teams included:
  • Balanced Environments Inc. 
  • Delta Hotels Milwaukee Northwest*
  • Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
  • First Hospitality 
  • Hyatt Regency Milwaukee*
  • Marriott Milwaukee Downtown*
  • The Pfister Hotel*
  • Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel*
  • Sid Grinker Restoration
  • SpringHill Suites Milwaukee Downtown*
  • Tillit Construction
  • Visit Brookfield*
  • Visit Milwaukee
  • The Westin Milwaukee*
*=two teams
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Spectators from hotels and hospitality providers in the Milwaukee area gathered to cheer on the competitors.

In addition to the tournament, attendees enjoyed door prizes, which added an extra layer of excitement to the day!

The 3rd Annual GMHLA Bags Tournament was a resounding success, showcasing the strong sense of community within Wisconsin's hotel and lodging industry. GMHLA extends gratitude to all participants, sponsors, and organizers for making this event memorable. 
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Looking Ahead

Registration is open now for GMHLA’s next event - the 2024 Annual Meeting and Holiday Party at the Kimpton Journeyman Hotel on December 9 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Register online now.
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