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The Milwaukee Business Journal has named the Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association the 24th largest association in Wisconsin. The list is ranked by the number of members in Wisconsin (ties are broken alphabetically). WH&LA was also ranked #24 last year.
The top five associations include:
1. Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation (previously ranked #2)
2. State Bar of Wisconsin (previously ranked #3)
3. Wisconsin Realtors Association (previously ranked #4)
4. Wisconsin Medical Society (previously ranked #5)
5. Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants (previously ranked #6)
The complete list can be found at milwaukee.bizjournals.com (subscription required).
Tags: business journal, Milwaukee, ranking, state association, WH&LA, Wisconsin
Occupancy was up in Wisconsin for November 2011 compared to November 2010 and nearly all market areas saw an increase in occupancy, with the largest increase in Green Bay MSA. ADR was also up statewide compared to November 2010, with the largest increase in Green Bay MSA.
To view Smith Travel Data for your region for November 2011, click here.
The link above is password protected for lodging memebrs only – email Michelle in the WH&LA office if you need help logging in or call 262/782-2851.
Data is provided by Smith Travel Research, an independent research firm founded in 1985. Smith Travel offers WH&LA members discounts on various STR reports and products. For more information, visit strglobal.com.
Tags: ADR, Green Bay, occupancy, Smith Travel, STR, Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue has posted several updates, reports and publication revisions to its website, with two in particular relevant to the lodging industry, including:
“Tax Release: ‘Buy One, Get One Free’ and Similar Promotions,” which revises an article of the same name, reflecting a law change that went into effect on September 1, 2011.
“Golf Courses – How Do Wisconsin Sales & Use Taxes Affect Your Operations,” also known as “Publication 226″ has been revised.
Additional resources available at the Department of Revenue’s website include the December 2011 “Withholding Tax Update,” with articles like “Current Withholding Rates to Apply for 2012,” “Recent Legislation – Health Care Benefits for Adult Children under 27,” “Federal Wage Statements and Information Returns,” and more.
The above links are password protected for lodging members only. If you need help logging in, email Michelle in the WH&LA office or call 262/782-2851.
Tags: buy one get one free, Department of Revenue, golf courses, promotions, sales and use tax, sales tax, taxes, Wisconsin, withholding tax
Occupancy was up in Wisconsin for October 2011 compared to October 2010 and most market areas saw an increase in occupancy, with the largest increase in Wisconsin South Area. ADR was also up statewide compared to October 2010, with the largest increase in Madison.
To view Smith Travel Data for your region for October 2011, click here.
The link above is password protected for lodging memebrs only – email Michelle in the WH&LA office if you need help logging in or call 262/782-2851.
Data is provided by Smith Travel Research, an independent research firm founded in 1985. Smith Travel offers WH&LA members discounts on various STR reports and products. For more information, visit strglobal.com.
Tags: ADR, Madison, occupancy, october 2011, Wisconsin
On July 8 of this year, Governor Scott Walker signed into law new legislation (Wisconsin Act 35) permitting licensed individuals to carry concealed weapons, with some exceptions, as of November 1, 2011. Currently, 48 other states allow “Concealed Carry;” however, there are differences between states in the laws and requirements that apply, so what applies in one state may not apply in Wisconsin.
While the law may appear simple, there are a number of considerations and conditions that lodging properties should be aware of. The full text of today’s Capitol Insider (available here by clicking the October 21 link) features highlights of what you should know and resources to assist you, including sample signage for those wishing to prohibit concealed carry at their lodging properties.
The full text of the WH&LA Capitol Insider is password protected for lodging members only. If you need help logging in, email Michelle in the WH&LA office or call 262/782-2851.
Tags: concealed carry, firearms, scott walker, weapons, Wisconsin, wisconsin act 35
Occupancy was up in Wisconsin in August 2011 compared to August 2010 and several market areas saw an increase in occupancy, with the largest increase in Madison. ADR was also up statewide compared to August 2010, with the largest increase in La Crosse.
To view Smith Travel Data for your region for August 2011, click here. (Password protected for lodging members only – e-mail Michelle in the WH&LA Office if you need help logging in.)
Data is provided by Smith Travel Research, an independent research firm founded in 1985. Smith Travel offers WH&LA members discounts on various STR reports and products. For more information, visit strglobal.com.
Tags: la crosse, Madison, Smith Travel Data, STR, Wisconsin
The state Department of Revenue just released a September 2011 update to its former 2009 publication about how lodging property operations are affected by sales and use taxes.
This publication is a handy reference for the lodging industry, covering everything from sales tax exemptions on sleeping room rentals to what charges and purchases are taxable, and so much more. The full issue of this WH&LA Advisory is available here by clicking the September 28. 2011 link.
The above link is password protected for lodging members only. If you need help logging in, email Michelle in the WH&LA office or call 262/782-2851.
Tags: Department of Revenue, publication 219, sleeping room rentals, taxes, wh&la advisory, Wisconsin
In our January 10 WH&LA Capitol Insider (“Key Federal Issues Update”), we announced primary changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) impacting lodging properties around the country. At the time, we also cautioned members about outside sources that try to outline a “one-size-fits-all” resolution to all the changes for all properties, due to the complexities of the changes.
Included in today’s Capitol Insider is a simplified summarty of ADA changes that will impact lodging properties, as well as additional topic-focused and broad-based resources. AH&LA is also hosting a webinar on July 27 – more details on the webinar can be found here.
Full text of this Capitol Insider can be found here by clicking the July 19 “ADA Changes for Lodging Properties” link. This link is password protected for lodging members only. Contact Michelle in the WH&LA office or call 262/782-2851 if you need help logging in.
Tags: ada, Capitol Insider, lodging, regulations, Wisconsin
We’ve compiled the top 10 most frequently searched amenities on wisconsinlodging.org for the first six months of 2011 – do you know which ones are most often searched by travelers? Do you offer those amenities at your property?
TOP 10 AMENITIES AT WISCONSINLODGING.ORG
January – June, 2011
1. AAA Official Appointment (572 searches)
2. No Smoking Allowed (535 searches)
3. Horseback Riding (406 searches)
4. Whirlpool in Room (392 searches)
5. Cottages/Cabins (378 searches)
6. Outdoor Waterpark (373 searches)
7. Beach (305 searches)
8. Fireplaces in Room (295 searches)
9. Complimentary Full Breakfast (234 searches)
10. Meeting Rooms/Conventions (224 searches)
Make sure your property’s amenities are up-to-date on your listing page at wisconsinlodging.org. Making changes and sending updates is easy – just log into the members website (contact Michelle in the WH&LA office or call 262/782-2851 if you need help logging in) and click the Update/Edit Info link. A complete list of all available WH&LA amenities is available here.
Tags: amenities, lodging, website, Wisconsin
Today’s Capitol Insider summarizes state Senate recall elections; concealed carry legislation signed by Governor Scott Walker on July 11, 2011; and online travel company issues regarding room tax.
Full text of this Capitol Insider can be found here by clicking the July 12 link. This link is password protected for lodging members only. Contact Michelle in the WH&LA office or call 262/782-2851 if you need help logging in.
Tags: Capitol Insider, concealed carry, OTC, recall elections, room tax, scott walker, Wisconsin
