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2009 Wisconsin Lodging Conference & Trade Show

September 21, 2009 in WI Lodging Conference & Trade Show, Wisconsin Lodging Industry Events | No comments

October 25-27, 2009
Wilderness Hotel & Golf Resort,
Wisconsin Dells

WHO ATTENDS: Wisconsin lodging industry professionals who want to stay connected, competitive & informed

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE:

  • Relevant, thought-provoking educational sessions designed by your peers, lodging owners & leaders just like you.
  • A free Trade Show filled with industry vendors – whether you’re interested in adding high speed internet access at your property or upgrading your bed linens, you’ll find it all at the Trade Show Monday afternoon (10/26) from 3-7 pm.
  • Interaction with your peers – industry professionals just like you who understand the challenges you face every day!
  • Important updates from both the WIA as well as AH&LA’s VP of Public Policy- Hear the latest from Capitol Hill and what this means for your business here in Wisconsin.
  • A chance to refresh & recharge with our New SUNDAY NIGHT CHALLENGE at Kalahari’s new Indoor Theme Park

LEARN MORE & GET REGISTERED:  Visit the members’ site for more information on the full Conference, room block information and to register online.  Questions? Please contact Andrew or Denise in the WIA office today.  We look forward to seeing you there!

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Last Chance to Get Your Brewers Tickets!

September 15, 2009 in Wisconsin Lodging Industry Events | No comments

park with roofDon’t miss out on the Brewers/ Cubs Tailgate Fundraiser September 23rd.

Held in conjunction with the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association (IHLA), lodging professionals from throughout Wisconsin & Illinois will once again come together at Miller Park for a fun-filled event including an evening tailgate party and Brewers game against the rival Chicago Cubs.

Package tickets for the Tailgate & Game are $80 per person (members), available on a first-come, first-served basis. Included in the package is your Loge Outfield Box ticket and a Tailgate buffet dinner & beverages in our own pavilion outside the park. To reserve your spot for this great event, contact Andrew in the WIA office to purchase your tickets or register online.

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WIA Briefing Luncheon September 23rd in Milwaukee

September 1, 2009 in Wisconsin Lodging Industry Events | No comments

BW-Milwaukee-AirportThe Wisconsin Innkeepers Association Board of Directors would like to invite lodging property owners and managers in the Milwaukee area to attend a special WIA Briefing Luncheon on Wednesday, September 23 at 11:30 a.m. at the Best Western Milwaukee Airport Hotel.

The meeting schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, 9/22 –

  • 3:00 pm  Legislative/ Tourism Committee – Hear about legislative & regulatory issues moving forward in Madison &/ or DC, members vote to determine WIA positions on each
  • 6:00 pm  Reception & Dinner – Charges apply for meals, please see RSVP form for details

Wednesday, 9/23 –

  • 8:00 am  Communications/ Marketing Committee
  • 9:15 am   Education/ Conference Committee
  • 10:30 am  Membership/ Services Committee
  • 11:30 am  Issues Luncheon – Secretary Kelli Trumble will provide a state tourism update, Tim Smith from the InterContinental Milwaukee will share local concerns & challenges, and Trisha Pugal (WIA) will share a brief overview of state legislative issue of concern

The registration form for the Luncheon Briefing (and other meetings/events) is available here. Or you may register online. The only fee is for the cost of your lunch, with three options provided on the form.

Also on Wednesday will be the Brewers/ Cubs Tailgate and Game beginning at 5:00 pm at Miller Park.  Learn more here and then register online at the WIA members’ site.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Questions?  Contact Andrew Bronson at 262-782-2851 or registration@wisconsinlodging.info.  Please note this is for lodging property owners & managers only.

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Brewers/ Cubs Tailgate & Game Sept 23

July 22, 2009 in Wisconsin Lodging Industry Events | 1 comment

park with roofThe Wisconsin Innkeepers Association (WIA) invites you to join us for the 2nd Annual Brewers/ Cubs Tailgate Fundraiser to benefit HotelPAC. Held in conjunction with the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association (IHLA), lodging professionals from throughout Wisconsin & Illinois will once again come together at Miller Park for a fun-filled event including an evening tailgate party and Brewers game against the rival Chicago Cubs.

Package tickets for the Tailgate & Game are $80 per person (members), available on a first-come, first-served basis. Included in the package is your Loge Outfield Box ticket and a Tailgate buffet dinner & beverages in our own pavilion outside the park. To reserve your spot for this great event, contact Andrew in the WIA office to purchase your tickets or register online.

In addition to the ticket price, a separate HotelPAC donation is required for each attendee. Minimum donations (must be personal, not corporate payments) are $30 for lodging professionals and $100 for industry vendors.

HotelPAC is a voluntary, nonprofit, bipartisan political action committee that exists to help elect qualified individuals who recognize the importance of the lodging industry.

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WIA Briefing Luncheon May 6th in Appleton

April 24, 2009 in Wisconsin Lodging Industry Events | No comments

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The Wisconsin Innkeepers Association Board of Directors would like to invite lodging property owners and managers in the Appleton area to attend a special Wisconsin Innkeepers Association Briefing Luncheon on Wednesday, May 6 from Noon – 1:30 pm at the Radisson Paper Valley in Appleton. This is a one-time opportunity for non-members to attend as well to learn what your industry association is doing for you.

With so many issues facing our industry this year, the WIA wants to make sure you have the opportunity to hear first-hand about key issues such as the status of the VGBA Pool Entrapment Regulations, the proposed repeal of the September 1 School Start Date affecting family travel in late August, a Paid Sick Leave Mandate precedent the courts will rule on shortly, the broad reach of the proposed federal Card Check legislation impacting all size businesses with employees, and more!  We will also touch on some programs that help you to inexpensively market your property.

It is also our opportunity for our Board members around the state to hear from you about local or state issues you find critical to your property.

Immediately following the Luncheon Briefing, we have a number of committees meeting that members are invited to sit in on, such as Legislative/Tourism Committee, which meets starting at 1:45 pm. This is where committee members learn about legislative and regulatory issues moving forward and votes to determine the position the association wishes to take on each. You can just listen or actively participate, whichever you prefer.

The registration form for the Luncheon Briefing (and other meetings/events) is available here. Or you may register online. The only fee is for the cost of your lunch, with three options provided on the form.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Questions?  Contact Denise Barnett at 262-782-2851 or service@wisconsinlodging.info.

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New VGBA seminar in Wisconsin Dells

April 9, 2009 in Legislative & Regulatory Issues, WI Lodging Industry Educational Opportunities, Wisconsin Lodging Industry Events | No comments

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The WIA is once again offering a free educational session on the Virginia Graeme Baker Act (VGBA) on pools & spas in conjunction with the WI Dept of Commerce and Dept of Health Services.  If you are a lodging property owner or manager with a pool or spa on your property (or you’re the pool/ spa manager), then this seminar is for you!

DETAILS:
Thursday, April 23, 2009
1:00 – 2:30  pm
Wisconsin Dells

“VGBA Update:  What Modifications are Really Needed?”
The federal Virginia Graeme Baker Act (VGBA), imposing new requirements for pools to prevent suction entrapment incidents, went into effect December 19, 2008.  With high quoted costs and a measurable amount of misinformation from a variety of sources adding to the confusion, the WIA wants lodging properties with pools and the vendors that service them to hear directly from the Department of Commerce what is needed to come into compliance with the new regulations, without spending more than may be necessary.

WHAT WILL BE COVERED:

  • The basic process for compliance
  • Who is required to do what, and where is there flexibility?
  • Are there less expensive alternatives to digging up concrete, and what are they?
  • What new information is now available?
  • What are the most common fallacies relating to this law?
  • What should pool operators ask engineers (PE’s) and vendors when “shopping” for assistance?
  • The status of the current state Emergency Rule holding down Plan Review Fees until May

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
This is a free seminar to all WIA member lodging property pool owners or managers and WIA member pool vendors registering before April 21st.  Non-member lodging properties may attend for $20 per person.
Contact the WIA office for more information or sign up online at the WIA members’ site.

For more information on either the Act or the upcoming seminar, please contact the WIA office.

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Milwaukee Brewers & WIA

April 7, 2009 in Wisconsin Lodging Industry Events | No comments

park-with-roofWhat do the Milwaukee Brewers and the Wisconsin Innkeepers Association have in common?

Well…
Wisconsin Innkeepers Association “staff, family & friends” can take advantage of seriously discounted Brewers’ tickets for the following April games: Read the rest of this entry »

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