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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The 2026 legislative session of the Maryland General Assembly is now entering its critical second half, with numerous proposals under consideration that could significantly affect Maryland’s hospitality industry. MHLA remains actively engaged in Annapolis, working with legislators, committee... Continue Reading
Mayor Scott has signed Council Bill 25-0116, “An Ordinance Concerning Security Guards – Compensation”. Throughout the legislative process, attempts were made by MHLA to exclude hotel employees from the bill. While the language requested by MHLA to completely exempt hotels... Continue Reading
Discover Hilton Supply Management, a global leader in hospitality procurement serving 140+ brands with $13B purchasing power, driving savings & quality guest experiences. Continue Reading
MHLA’s Legislative Committee meets weekly during the Maryland General Assembly Session to review bills with a potential impact on hotels and guide the Association’s position. MHLA members may click here to view our latest Legislative Tracking Sheet, which shows all bills that... Continue Reading
Click here to view the feedback submitted by MHLA to MDE (Maryland Department of the Environment) for the BEPS Stakeholder Advisory Working Group meeting held on February 19. The recording of the February Stakeholder Advisory Group (SAG) meeting is available on YouTube. During this meeting, MDE... Continue Reading
Maryland's Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program will be in effect soon and we encourage MHLA members to sign up for one of the webinars offered below. You may also wish to sign up for the list serve to receive future notices. Please note, while the webinars are not being recorded,... Continue Reading
The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) provided the information below and asked us to share it with Member Hotels. Anna Stern, MEA and Andie Stanley, MEA, are available for any questions. They can be reached anna.stern@maryland.gov and andie.stanley@maryland.gov. MEA Community Electric... Continue Reading
If you missed it, click here to view the slides from today's webinar on "Meeting BEPS Goals in Hospitality", presented by the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection. The slides contain links and contact information. The agenda covered the following: Montgomery County Building... Continue Reading
By now, all of our members are likely aware of the Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) in place in the state as well as the separate standard in Montgomery County. Please see below for upcoming compliance webinars and an opportunity to engage as a stakeholder... Continue Reading
On Thursday, January 8, 2026, the Maryland Hotel & Lodging Association (MHLA) hosted its highly anticipated Annual Meeting, a signature event that brought together hospitality leaders from across the state. The program featured a member appreciation breakfast and a legislative preview... Continue Reading
The 2026 MHLA Executive Committee and Board of Directors slate was formally presented and approved by the membership during the Annual Meeting held on January 8, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia. The meeting opened under the thoughtful leadership of MHLA Chair Linda Westgate of Donohoe... Continue Reading
Each year, MHLA announces its Ambassador of the Year at the Annual Meeting and on January 8, 2026, the honor was awarded to Patrick Miner, General Manager at the Courtyard Baltimore Inner Harbor. MHLA Chair Donnie Sutton made the following remarks: Many who know Patrick understand that he is a... Continue Reading
