July 29, 2010

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Is your property in need of some targeted, early fall exposure? Check out two new low-cost marketing opportunities available through WH&LA.

Waukesha County/Lake Country Fall Fun Guide Co-op
Reach more than 39,000 households throughout Waukesha County, including: Brookfield, Elm Grove, Lake Country, Oconomowoc and Waukesha. The median household income in this target area is $72,000 with a median age of 38. This co-op opportunity is similar to other WH&LA co-ops like MPI and Midwest Outdoor, which includes a photo, up to 45 words of text and full contact information for your property. This is a glossy, 4 color special section insert into four different community newspapers throughout Waukesha County – Brookfield-Elm Grove Monthly, Oconomowoc Enterprise, Waukesha Freeman & Lake Country Post. The cost is $170. Download the sign-up form here. DEADLINE FOR SIGN-UP IS MONDAY, AUGUST 2.

WRMN 1410 Chicago’s Radio Travel Show Trade Out
WH&LA has organized a special campaign withthe Radio Travel Show on WRMN1410AM radio in the Chicago market to advertise September as “Wisconsin Getaway Month.” Your property will be promoted during this campaign by making a trade out with the station – it’s as simple as this: you trade room nights for radio commercials.

The radio station will provide you with advertising credits based on the number of rooms traded, based on your highest rack rate. Each 60 second radio spot is valued at $80. If your property trades 10 gift certificates valued at $160 each, you would receive a $1,600 credit – which is 20 radio spots! WH&LA will also get to run general ads to drive traffic to wisconsinlodging.org based on of the total number of room night trades from participants. Bonus: You will receive a free on-air interview during the Radio Travel Show if you trade 8 certificates or more! Online sign up form and additional details on this program can be found here.

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While the Virginia Graeme Baker Act (VGBA) went into effect in December 2008, interpretations of the law seem to still be unsettled.

As of July 1, 2010, state and local health inspectors inspecting pools around the state are now requiring that each licensed pool must be in compliance with the VGBA by showing paperwork documenting the state Department of Commerce has approved the pool’s compliance or that the pool is documented as applying for Plan Review for the changes needed.

In contrast, Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) inspectors show no mercy for pools not currently in full compliance. They do not hesitate to shut down any pool and impose penalties, regardless if a property is part way into the Plan Review process or has done nothing. A pool is considered either compliant and open or non-compliant and closed.

More information about the controversy and potential exemptions for small properties can be found here by clicking the July 27 link. (This page is password protected for WH&LA lodging members only. If you forgot your password, contact Michelle in the WH&LA office. To inquire about WH&LA membership, contact Bill in the WH&LA office by e-mail or call 262/782-2851.)

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July 13 was the deadline for candidates to register to run for state office or for current officials to declare they will not run for re-election. There are candidates running for offices that can directly impact how business operates in the lodging industry.

To help lodging property owners and operators make the most informed election decisions, WH&LA has compiled several resources, including: rosters of candidates for state Senate, state Assembly, Governor & administrative offices, US Senate, and US House Representatives; and tips to help secure a time to meet and speak with candidates; lodging industry-related questions for candidates to determine their stances on issues important to the industry and your business.

The full set of resources can be viewed here, by clicking the July 20 link. (This page is password protected for WH&LA lodging members only. If you forgot your password, contact Michelle in the WH&LA office. To inquire about WH&LA membership, contact Bill in the WH&LA office by e-mail or call 262/782-2851.)

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