Industry News

Where Maryland Hospitality Meets Headlines. Welcome to your go-to hub for everything happening in Maryland’s lodging industry. From breaking Event News and urgent Compliance Alerts to insider Advocacy Updates and Partner Spotlights, we’re keeping you in the loop and ahead of the curve. This is more than just news. It’s your connection to the people, policies, and partners shaping hospitality across the state.

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Association Updates

Welcome to the New MHLA Website
Welcome to the New MHLA Website

Welcome to our new website! We have a brand new look and updated technology in an effort to better serve all our members. We hope that you'll enjoy it as much as we do. In order to get the most out of your member experience, you will need to create a new login. Your previous username and password... Continue Reading

Date posted10/9/2025


MHLA 2025 Golf Tournament a Success!
MHLA 2025 Golf Tournament a Success!

MHLA 2025 Golf Tournament a Success! Monday, September 15 was a fantastic day for MHLA members and friends who came together at the beautiful Whiskey Creek Golf Course in Frederick, MD for the Annual Golf Tournament. Continue Reading

Date posted09/19/2025


Partner Spotlight: Sunlight Energy Group - 2025
Partner Spotlight: Sunlight Energy Group - 2025

Discover the Maryland Hotel Lodging Association's advocacy, events, member resources, and industry news supporting Maryland's lodging community and sustainability efforts. Continue Reading

Date posted06/26/2025


MHLA Webinar 6-5-25: Hotel Compliance with Maryland's Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS)
MHLA Webinar 6-5-25: Hotel Compliance with Maryland's Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS)

MHLA Webinar 6-5-25: Hotel Compliance with Maryland's Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) Continue Reading

Postedby Amy Rohrer, CEO
Date posted06/5/2025


Partner Spotlight: Ruppert Landscape - 2025
Partner Spotlight: Ruppert Landscape - 2025

Discover the Maryland Hotel Lodging Association's advocacy, events, member resources, and industry news supporting Maryland's lodging community. Continue Reading

Date posted05/16/2025


MHLA Hosts Largest-Ever "Stars of the Industry" Awards, Honoring 258 Hospitality Professionals
MHLA Hosts Largest-Ever "Stars of the Industry" Awards, Honoring 258 Hospitality Professionals

Discover the Maryland Hotel Lodging Association's largest-ever "Stars of the Industry" Awards honoring 258 hospitality professionals for excellence in Maryland lodging. Continue Reading

Date posted05/2/2025


2025 Legislative Session Report
2025 Legislative Session Report

2025 MARYLAND GENERAL ASSEMBLY“END OF SESSION” REPORT April 30, 2025 Dear MHLA Member, The Association has been working hard on your behalf as this was one of the toughest legislative sessions in many years. The entire 90 days was overshadowed by the State’s more than $3 billion... Continue Reading

Postedby Amy Rohrer, CEO
Date posted04/30/2025


2025 "Stars of the Industry" Awards
2025 "Stars of the Industry" Awards

Discover the Maryland Hotel Lodging Association's 35th annual "Stars of the Industry" Awards honoring 258 hospitality professionals for excellence in Maryland lodging. Continue Reading

Date posted04/28/2025


Partner Spotlight: Hilton Supply Management
Partner Spotlight: Hilton Supply Management

Discover Hilton Supply Management, a global leader in hospitality procurement serving 140+ brands with $13B purchasing power, driving savings & quality guest experiences. Continue Reading

Date posted03/25/2025


Partner Spotlight: MD Energy Advisors - 2025
Partner Spotlight: MD Energy Advisors - 2025

Discover the Maryland Hotel Lodging Association's advocacy, events, member resources, and industry news supporting Maryland's lodging community. Continue Reading

Date posted02/26/2025


Maryland Building Performance Standards Effective Dec. 23, 2024
Maryland Building Performance Standards Effective Dec. 23, 2024

The following text was sent via email from the Maryland Department of the Environment to BEPS stakeholders on January 15, 2025. We’re sharing the information with all MHLA members via this compliance memo and encourage you to sign up via the links below to receive future updates directly... Continue Reading

Postedby Amy Rohrer, CEO
Date posted01/17/2025


Maryland Hotel Lodging Association Hosts 2025 Annual Meeting
Maryland Hotel Lodging Association Hosts 2025 Annual Meeting

Annapolis, Md. (January 15, 2025) – On Friday, January 10, 2025, members of the Maryland Hotel Lodging Association (MHLA) – including General Managers, industry associates, partners and vendors from Maryland’s statewide lodging industry – gathered at the Maritime Conference... Continue Reading

Date posted01/13/2025