WEEK OF JANUARY 20, 2020
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WISCONSIN NEWS
Supporters of late bar time during DNC optimistic after meeting with legislators
Milwaukee Business Journal
Supporters of a 4 a.m. bar-closing time for the Democratic National Convention are feeling better about winning the Wisconsin Legislature's approval after a Wednesday meeting that included Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and key committee chairman Rep. Rob Swearingen.
 
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Towns support lodging bill
Door County Daily News
Muncipalities in Door County are applauding efforts to make it easier to collect room tax dollars from lodging marketplace businesses like Airbnb and Vrbo. 
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Upper Peninsula of Michigan-based Base Hospitality Group Acquired Hotel Mead in Wisconsin Rapids
Hotel News Resource
Milmark Hotel/Motel Investments, LLC a member of Hotel Brokers International, is pleased to announce the successful sale of the Hotel Mead in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
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Beaver Dam hotel reopens as GrandStay
Daily Citizen
Beaver Dam's former AmericInn is now a member of the GrandStay hotels group, following a switch made formally on Nov. 18, 2019.
NATIONAL NEWS
Hotel Industry Joins Nation's Mayors to Advance Human Trafficking Solutions
Hotel News Resource
Yesterday, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) led a national dialogue with hundreds of mayors around the country to advance solutions to stop human trafficking in hotels.
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STR: 2019 was record setting for hospitality 
Asian Hospitality 
It was another record setting year for the U.S. hospitality industry in 2019, according to STR. However, it was also the slowest growth for RevPAR the industry has seen since the recession. 
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2025 hotel trends report
Hotel News Now
Hotel industry thought leaders look forward to what the hotel industry of 2025 might hold for hotel developers, owners, operators, designers and guests.
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No Room for Trafficking Regional Event - Chicago
AHLA & IHLA
American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) and the Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association (IHLA), is hosting a No Room For Trafficking Regional Event for Illinois hotel properties and employees, on January 31st at the Sheraton Grand Chicago (301 East Water Street, Chicago, IL 60611)     
 
WH&LA NEWS
WH&LA Winter Board & Committee Meetings 
WH&LA 
The WH&LA Board of Directors and committee members met for a productive round of planning meetings at the Hilton Madison Monona Terrace on January 21 & 22. Leaders made decisions on membership services, scholarships, events, legislative positions and more. 
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WH&LA Board Members meet with legislators, WRA, and partner organizations
On January 22, WH&LA Board Members joined Wisconsin Restaurant Association (WRA) and partner organizations for a meeting with key legislators to discuss the economic impact of the extension of bartime during the 2020 Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee. Together, the group expressed support for the extension of bartime, sighting it as an opportunity to maximize visitor spending and help restaurants, bars and hotels meet customer demands. 
 
WH&LA Attendees: Kathi Kilgore, WH&LA Contract Lobbyist; Kevin Gallagher, Marcus Hotels & Resorts; Brandon McConnell, IDM Hospitality;  Jon Jossart, Ambassador Hotel; Dave Sekeres, Lake Lawn Resort. 

Groups Represented: WH&LA, Wisconsin Restaurant Association (WRA),  Association of Wisconsin Tourism Attractions,  Visit Milwaukee, City of Milwaukee.

Legislators: Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester),  Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke (R-Kaukauna),  Representative Rob Swearingen (R-Rhinelander), Chairman of the Assembly Committee on State Affairs,  Representative Mike Kuglitsch (R-New Berlin), the lead sponsor of the DNC Closing Time legislation to discuss upcoming.
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Lodging Directory Advertising Deadline: January 31
WH&LA
Don't miss your chance to advertise in the 2020 Wisconsin Lodging Directory! Add a photo, place an advertisement or purchase an editorial spot to make your property stand out. Options are available for all budget levels. 
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