The Wisconsin Women in Lodging will be hosting a variety of events throughout the 2023 Wisconsin Lodging Conference & Trade Show from November 5-7 at the Holiday Inn Stevens Point! Sign up now to join hospitality leaders from across the state to connect, explore, and refresh at this WHLA event.

​The Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association is pleased to announce that James Ferguson will be closing out the 2023 Wisconsin Lodging Conference & Trade Show scheduled for November 5-7, 2023 at the Holiday Inn Stevens Point Conference Center. His keynote “How to Ensure Employees are Seen, Heard, and Supported” will be presented on Tuesday, November 7. This session, along with all other programming for the event, was selected by the WHLA Education/Conference Committee, a group of volunteer leaders from the Wisconsin hospitality community. 

​Over 100 WHLA members gathered on Tuesday to celebrate the stars of the Wisconsin lodging industry at the WHLA Awards Luncheon - Live from Lambeau. This stand-alone awards ceremony was the first of its kind, and was planned by the WHLA Awards Committee. The awards ceremony highlighted the successes and outstanding achievements of individuals working at all levels of Wisconsin's lodging industry. 

​Effective immediately, the IRS has put a temporary hold on accepting any new Employee Retention Credit (ERC) applications. 

​The Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association is pleased to announce that Charles Ryan Minton will be headlining the 2023 Wisconsin Lodging Conference & Trade Show scheduled for November 5-7, 2023 at the Holiday Inn Stevens Point Conference Center.

​The Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association is pleased to announce the speakers for the Legislative Luncheon at the 2023 Wisconsin Lodging Conference & Trade Show on November 6 at the Holiday Inn Stevens Point Conference Center. 

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.