There are two things I've learned about Lexie Mallary.

First, if you compliment something she built, she'll immediately credit someone else.
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Second, if you ask her about a project she's currently working on, she'll probably start talking about three projects that haven't happened yet.

The numbers are in, the final virtual gavels have fallen, and we are absolutely thrilled to declare the Getaway to Wisconsin Hotels Online Auction (June 8–12) a massive success!

The Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association (WHLA) is pleased to announce its receipt of the prestigious 2026 Member Services Award of Excellence from the International Society of Hotel Associations (ISHA). The honor was formally presented on June 17, 2026, during the ISHA Summer Conference at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals has upheld a strict 29-day continuous occupancy limit for condominium owners at the Blue Harbor Resort in Sheboygan, affirming a lower court's order that declared the restriction valid and enforceable. In a decision dated June 3, 2026, and authored by Judge Lazar, the court rejected an appeal by a group of unit owners who sought to overturn the rule in favor of permanent residency.

​On May 20, members of the Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association (WHLA) gathered at the spectacular Red Crown Lodge in Arbor Vitae for a day packed with invaluable education, peer connection, and top-tier hospitality. Nestled right on the shores of beautiful Trout Lake, the exclusive property offered the perfect backdrop for our community to reconnect, recharge, and dive deep into the trends shaping the future of Wisconsin lodging.

We’re excited to unveil expanded sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 Wisconsin Lodging Conference & Trade Show, happening November 1–3 at Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells.
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This year’s enhancements are a direct response to growing interest from our industry partners and sponsors who are looking for deeper engagement, stronger visibility, and more meaningful ways to connect with Wisconsin’s hospitality community.

The Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association (WHLA) made a major impact in Washington, D.C., during the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Hotels on the Hill event, bringing the largest single-state delegation in the country with 19 Wisconsin hotel leaders, members, and staff participating.

​The WHLA Auction Is Back—and It’s Building Fast. The momentum is building—and it’s worth celebrating!

The “Getaway to Wisconsin Hotels” Online Auction is officially heating up, and we’re already seeing an incredible response from WHLA members stepping up with exciting packages, stays, and experiences. This is shaping up to be a strong lineup that showcases the very best of Wisconsin’s lodging industry. 

What happens when you treat onboarding not as a process, but as an experience worth remembering?
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At Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, that mindset has led to a creative evolution in how they train, connect with, and retain their team members. By blending intentional onboarding systems, peer mentorship, and a dose of humor inspired by The Office, the team has built a culture that feels both structured and refreshingly human, and the results are hard to ignore.

​The WHLA Online Auction is coming June 8–12, and members are invited to get involved! 

We are seeking room nights, packages, and experience-based items to build a strong auction lineup that directly supports WHLA’s advocacy, education, and workforce development efforts across Wisconsin’s lodging industry.