Category: Industry Tips & Trends

When to Replace Used Linen

2/7/2023

By Standard Textile
This article was originally published on the Standard Textile Blog.

When to Replace Used Linen

It’s no secret that hospitality linens don’t last forever. Even the most durable bedding and towels must eventually be replaced due to high usage and harsh industrial laundering. Whether due to a stubborn stain, a tear, or discoloration, it is important that your laundry and housekeeping staff know when to replace used linen.

WHLA Event Recap

2/7/2023

By Monica Goeke, CAE, WHLA

Quarterly Lodging Innsights - January 2023

WHLA is hitting the road is 2023 and bringing education and networking to a location near you with our new event series - Quarterly Lodging Innsights! On January 25, 2023, the event kicked off in Beloit with a Women in Lodging Luncheon, followed by four educational sessions.

Lodging Industry Can Expect Still-Squeezed Profits As Recovery Continues In 2023

2/7/2023

By Justin Randall, HUB International

Lodging Industry Can Expect Still-Squeezed Profits As Recovery Continues In 2023

Wisconsin’s hospitality industry continues to participate in the recovery from the after-effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, but operators shouldn’t get too comfortable.

New WHLA Member Program: Hotel Employee Rate

2/1/2023

We are delighted to announce our new collaboration with Hotel Employee Rate. The Hotel Employee Rate Travel Program is the global hotel employee travel program offering independent and branded hotels and their employees hotel employee rate travel benefits - similarly offered by major hotel brands. This first of its kind hotel-controlled program features a growing network of 2,500+ hotels located in 75+ countries with employee rates starting at $39/night.

DATCP Updated VGBA Drain Cover and Equalizer Log for Pools

2/1/2023

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has recently updated their Drain Cover and Equalizer Log form. While the record keeping requirements don't specifically call for the use of this form, DATCP recommends its use as it will streamline the recordkeeping and inspection process.

Wisconsin Lodging Forecast Webinar

1/24/2023

We’re happy to announce that Rico Louw from STR will be joining us on Thursday, February 2 at 3:00pm to provide a webinar titled, “2023 Wisconsin Lodging Forecast”. Join us to see what the rest of 2023 has in store for our industry. Register today for this free members only webinar!

5 Ways to Maximize ROI on Your Next Hotel PIP

1/13/2023

By Mandy Christoph, Ramaker & Associates Inc.
This article was originally published on the Ramaker blog.

Communal space with lots of natural light

According to The New York Times, 2022 was the year for hotels to fight back, with bookings nearing pre-pandemic levels. Is your hotel prepared to compete for today’s travelers?

Preparing Your Building for Winter

1/13/2023

By Shari Engstrom, Sid Grinker Restoration

Interior building photo below a staircase and a half open upper level

Love it or hate it, winter is around the corner and with it comes valid concerns for your building and community regarding water in all the wrong places and fire hazards unique to winter. Below are some bullet points to consider as we leave the colors of fall for the cold of winter.

Protections for Pregnant Workers

1/12/2023

By Barry L. Chaet, Esq. – Beck, Chaet, Bamberger & Polsky, S.C.

Interior of a hotel

The Hospitality industry relies heavily on female employees, many of whom are of child-bearing age. Recently, on December 29, 2022, President Biden signed into law two laws that have expanded the rights and protections to those employees who become pregnant. These two laws provide pregnant employees with the ability to remain in the workplace during their pregnancy and protects their ability to return to work post-pregnancy and rights pertaining to breast feeding. The first is the Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act (the PWFA), which goes into effect on June 29, 2023. The second is the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) for Nursing Mothers Act, which goes into effect immediately. The enforcement provision’s effective date is April 28, 2023.

CAT Modeling: The Ultimate Risk Management Solution for Portfolio Owners

10/7/2022

By Justin Randall, HUB International

Pillows laying on a hotel bed

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.