WHLA is excited to announce the Educator of the Year Award which will be presented for the first time in 2023. This new award will be presented to an exemplary education professional in Wisconsin who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to preparing students for success in the hospitality industry by providing high-quality learning opportunities and pathways for career success. 

Name: Bailey Jacque

Hometown: Thorp, WI

College: University of Wisconsin - Stout

​Double Major: Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism Management and Real Estate Property Management

​The Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association (WHLA) has announced that Kirk Drusch will be honored as an inductee into the Wisconsin Lodging Hall of Fame. Mr. Drusch will be recognized during the WHLA Awards Luncheon on October 2 at Lambeau Field’s Johnsonville Tailgate Village.

​Our partnership with Adesso Capital has helped WHLA members recoup over $616,950 in ERC tax credits, giving small businesses access to the capital they deserve. 

​Join area hoteliers and industry leaders from across Wisconsin in Green Bay on October 2 for these live WHLA events! 

WHLA’s Silent and Live Auctions will be held on Monday, November 6 at the 2023 Wisconsin Lodging Conference & Trade Show. All proceeds go towards the winners’ choice of the WHLAPAC, Conduit, or Scholarship fund.

Please help make these auctions a success by donating today! 

The Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association (WHLA) has announced that Bob Dove will be honored as an inductee into the Wisconsin Lodging Hall of Fame. Mr. Dove will be recognized during the WHLA Awards Luncheon on October 2 at Lambeau Field’s Johnsonville Tailgate Village.

The Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association (WHLA) has announced that Herbert Kohler Jr. will be honored as an inductee into the Wisconsin Lodging Hall of Fame. Mr. Kohler will be recognized during the WHLA Awards Luncheon on October 2 at Lambeau Field’s Johnsonville Tailgate Village.

​The Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association (WHLA) is seeking a host hotel for the  2024 Wisconsin Lodging Conference & Trade Show next November! This annual event is the largest gathering of owners, operators, thought leaders, and hospitality industry vendors in the state. Event hosts have the opportunity to showcase their hotel or resort operations and services to industry peers for just over two days.

Lexie Mallary has been promoted by the Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association (WHLA) to the position of Senior Graphic Designer & Marketing Manager. In this new role she will be responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing WHLA's marketing and communications programs.