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Elevating Guest Experience with Quality Linens and Emerging Amenities

6/4/2025

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By Gunderson Uniform & Linen
This article was originally published in WHLA's 2025 InnTouch with WHLA Magazine.
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When you’re in the hospitality industry, you know that comfort is not just a luxury—it’s a science. You’re likely aware that every element, from the ambiance of a room to the quality of linens, plays a crucial role in shaping your guests’ experience. 

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WHLA Members Advocate in D.C. at AHLA’s Hotels on the Hill

5/14/2025

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This week, WHLA is proud to have a strong delegation representing Wisconsin at American Hotel & Lodging Association’s (AHLA) Hotels on the Hill in Washington, D.C., held May 13–14, 2025.

This premier advocacy event provides hospitality professionals with a valuable platform to meet with members of Congress, discuss pressing industry issues, and learn how to effectively advocate for the future of their businesses and the lodging industry as a whole.

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Wisconsin Women in Lodging Leaders Represent at AHLA ForWard Conference 2025

5/8/2025

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Monica Goeke, CAE, VP of WHLA, and Lynn Ketterhagen, GM of Lake Lawn Resort and WWIL Steering Committee leader, joined 900 women and allies to experience this dynamic lodging industry event.
The Wisconsin Women in Lodging were represented at this year’s ForWard Conference, which took place from May 5-7, 2025, in Atlanta. Monica Goeke, CAE, VP of WHLA, and Lynn Ketterhagen, GM of Lake Lawn Resort and WWIL Steering Committee leader, joined 900 women and allies to experience this dynamic lodging industry event. The conference featured inspiring speakers, interactive sessions, and valuable networking opportunities, empowering attendees to continue their leadership journeys.

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Join the Wisconsin Delegation at AHLA’s Hotels on the Hill

4/23/2025

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WHLA is proud to join hoteliers from across the country at the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s (AHLA) Hotels on the Hill, taking place May 13–14, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

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From the Classroom to the Capitol: A Student’s Experience at WHLA Action Day

4/23/2025

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Noah Rosenberger, WHLA Student Board Representative
As a WHLA Student Board Representative, Noah Rosenberger had the opportunity to attend the 2025 WHLA Action Day in Madison. In this guest post, he shares his reflections on the experience, from advocacy at the Capitol to connecting with industry leaders.

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Nominate a Leader Who Inspires — 2025 Innkeeper of the Year Nominations Now Open

4/16/2025

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Nominate a Leader Who Inspires -- 2025 Innkeeper of the Year Nominations Now Open
Each year, the Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association (WHLA) presents its highest individual honor—the Innkeeper of the Year Award—to a visionary leader in our industry. This prestigious award recognizes a general manager or owner/operator of a WHLA member property whose career reflects extraordinary leadership, innovation, and a lasting commitment to excellence in hospitality.

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Is the J-1 Visa Program In Trouble? The Future of J-1 visas for Hospitality Organizations

4/15/2025

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By Attorney Keith Pabian
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Could the J-1 visa program be in jeopardy for hospitality organizations that use it to staff their properties? Rumors have been quietly swirling for months that President Trump may look to shutter the J-1 work and travel program, as well as the J-1 intern program. The Trump administration just moved closer to making this a reality.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown and Milwaukee Downtown Earn Prestigious Connie Awards from Hilton Worldwide

4/14/2025

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Both Wisconsin Properties Recognized for Exceptional Guest Satisfaction and Service Excellence in 2024
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​Madison & Milwaukee, WI — April 14, 2025 —DoubleTree by Hilton is proud to announce that two of its Wisconsin properties—DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown and DoubleTree by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown—have each received the prestigious Connie Award from Hilton Worldwide, celebrating their exceptional performance and guest satisfaction throughout 2024.

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Energage Names NCG Hospitality Winner of USA TODAY Top Workplaces 2025

3/20/2025

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Madison, Wis. (March 20, 2025)--NCG Hospitality, a Wisconsin-based leader in the ownership, development and operation of premier hospitality properties across the nation, is proud to announce it has earned the USA TODAY Top Workplaces 2025 award. Issued by Energage, an organization with a 15-year history of surveying more than 20 million employees across 60 markets, the Top Workplaces program celebrates organizations with truly outstanding cultures. 

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NCG Hospitality Announces the Sale of Fairfield Inn & Suites Madison West/Middleton

2/28/2025

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NCG Hospitality, a leader in the ownership, development, and operation of premier hospitality properties across the nation, announces that as of today, it has sold the Fairfield Inn & Suites Madison West/Middleton and transitioned ownership and management of the property to Radhe Hotels Middleton, LLC/Sun Development & Management Corporation.

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