Greater Madison Hotel & Lodging Association

Madison hotels have seen their fair share of celebrity guests over the years. Back in 1978, Van Halen paid a visit to the Sheraton Madison Hotel that their team will never forget. The band made the seventh floor their own, to the point where it needed a complete remodel after they checked out. The band happily covered the costs and thanked the Sheraton’s seventh floor in the liner notes to their second album. The hotel now features the Roth Room lounge on the seventh floor, which houses memorabilia to commemorate the incident. Read more about it: https://lnkd.in/gYbUSCWN #madisonhotel #funfact #hospitality

Fairfield Inn & Suites Madison South officially celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday. Congratulations! #madisonhotels #madisonhospitality #madisonwi

Don’t miss your chance to highlight the stars you work with every day. Nominations for the Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association Stars of the Industry Awards are due Thursday, Aug. 1. Submit your nominations today: https://lnkd.in/eWZ8Vgm2 Spirit of Hospitality and Wisconsin Lodging Hall of Fame winners will be celebrated during the WHLA Awards Luncheon on Sept. 30 at American Family Field in Milwaukee. All other award winners will be honored Nov. 4 during the the 2024 Wisconsin Lodging Conference & Trade Show at the Kalahari Resort in the Wisconsin Dells. #whla #whlaawards #hospitalityawards

Have you shared Destination Madison's “With Love, Madison” brand video to your property’s social media platforms? Directed by Madison filmmaker Samuel Li, the 90-second video showcases our beautiful capital city and may be used for free by all Destination Madison partners. View or download the video here: https://lnkd.in/gAtCXxTm #madisonwi #destinationmadison #toursim #hospitality

Meet Daniel Martin, General Manager of Clarion Suites at the Alliant Energy Center. Daniel started his journey in hospitality when he was just 13 years old, working as a public areas attendant. Growing up in a hospitality family, he also had the opportunity to learn and explore various roles, from room attendant to F&B director to chief engineer. Daniel feels that great customer service stems from the passion one feels for their career, workplace and the people they work with. He recalls small moments during the pandemic when his staff took the time to hear about guests’ struggles, ease their fears about traveling and give “air hugs” to make them feel welcomed. He recommends that everyone traveling to Madison experience a sunset over Lake Mendota, local cheese curds, the Dane County Farmers Market and Olbrich Botanical Gardens. As a young GM (he’ll be 26 in October), he wishes more students knew that a career in hospitality offers incredible opportunities for growth, creativity and forming meaningful connections. The hospitality industry allows you to work in diverse environments and develop essential leadership and problem-solving skills. Daniel’s favorite parts about being a GM are the opportunities to lead a diverse team and create exceptional experiences for guests. He also loves that every day brings new challenges and chances to innovate. #gmhla #hospitality #madisonhotels

Attention Hoteliers: We want to hear your thoughts about how the RNC convention in Milwaukee impacted Madison. For instance, did you see increased bookings or visits to your in-house bar or restaurant? Do you think it was helpful to our local economy? Anything else you’d like to share? Let’s hear it. ⬇ #rnc #madisonwi #madisonhotels

Are you attending a convention, trade show or event at Alliant Energy Center? Clarion Suites at the Alliant Energy Center is a prime spot to stay. This GMH&LA member property features amenities such as meeting and banquet rooms, fully-equipped suites, a heated pool, a 24-hour fitness center, free shuttles to the airport and more. Learn more about the property: https://lnkd.in/gDWqvVVs #gmhla #madisonhotel

A Latin American-inspired lounge is coming to the rooftop of the Moxy Madison Downtown this fall. Atico will feature fresh, unique recipes, as well as indoor and outdoor dining spaces with views of Lake Mendota and Lake Monona. The restaurant will be owned and operated by Ben Roberts and Alin Stupinean, owners of the Tacos & Tequila Restaurant group. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gndSsQFA 

Nominations are open for the Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association's Stars of the Industry Awards. The annual event celebrates the achievements of Wisconsin’s lodging employees, industry associates and leaders. This year’s categories include: ⭐ Spirit of Hospitality ⭐ Hero of Hospitality ⭐ Corporate Champion of the Year ⭐ Associate of the Year ⭐ Innkeeper of the Year ⭐ Wisconsin Lodging Hall of Fame ⭐ Educator of the Year ⭐ Development Excellence We know your team has stars on it – make sure to nominate them by Aug. 1. Learn more and submit nominations: https://lnkd.in/eWZ8Vgm2 #whla #whlaawards #hospitalityawards

Did you know? Direct tourism spending in Dane County reached $1.5 billion in 2023, a 9.9% increase since 2022. Meanwhile, overall economic impact was up by 8.4% to $2.56 billion. Dane County saw some of the largest increases in Wisconsin. It ranked third in the state in direct spending, behind Milwaukee County’s $2.3 billion and Sauk County’s $1.6 billion.  Read more: https://lnkd.in/gR-KqkNT #wisconsintourism #hospitalityindustry #madisonwi