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Call for Volunteers - Madison College Hospitality Program

11/16/2022

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

The next WHLA Online Auction will run from Friday, November 25 - Friday, December 2.

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.

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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Announcing the 2022 Wisconsin Lodging Hall of Fame Inductees

10/28/2022

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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.

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Geronimo Hospitality Group Welcomes Christopher Wolfgramm as Dual General Manager of Ironworks Hotel and Hotel Goodwin

10/19/2022

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Christopher Wolfgramm, new dual general manager of Ironworks Hotel Beloit and Hotel Goodwin

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.

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CAT Modeling: The Ultimate Risk Management Solution for Portfolio Owners

10/7/2022

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By Justin Randall, HUB International

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.

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Call for Volunteers - Madison College Hospitality Program

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

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

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

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

Holiday Online Auction

WHLA Board of Directors: Elections

Announcing the 2022 Wisconsin Lodging Hall of Fame Inductees

Geronimo Hospitality Group Welcomes Christopher Wolfgramm as Dual General Manager of Ironworks Hotel and Hotel Goodwin

CAT Modeling: The Ultimate Risk Management Solution for Portfolio Owners

Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association

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