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MHLA has submitted the following comments in response to draft regulations proposed by the Baltimore City Board of Liquor License Commissioners (BLLC). As stated in this recent press release, “at the September 10th BLLC hearing, the Board will discuss any changes made to the current draft as... Continue Reading
The 2026 MHLA Golf Tournament is almost here, and we’re ready for another exciting day at Whiskey Creek Golf Club on Monday, September 14! We look forward to welcoming everyone who has registered to golf, and truly appreciate our generous sponsors, and the many MHLA members and partners... Continue Reading
We want to make you aware of a new Prince George’s County law that will directly affect hotel operations and ask for your input as MHLA works with the County on implementation. CB-040-2026 establishes new human trafficking awareness notice requirements for hotels and other lodging... Continue Reading
The law requires Maryland innkeepers to provide human trafficking prevention training to all employees annually, including a requirement for new hires to be trained within 90 days. Continue Reading
On behalf of Experience Prince George’s and the Maryland Hotel Lodging Association (MHLA), we wish to share an important update that will impact the entire tourism community... Continue Reading
Discover the Maryland Hotel Lodging Association's advocacy, events, member resources, and industry news, including partnerships with leaders like Ecolab. Continue Reading
The following information was prepared by Mark Feinroth, on behalf of Boston Plaut Attorneys at Law. MHLA is a client and is pleased to share this information with our members. The Maryland Primary Election was held June 23, 2026, with early voting from June 11-18. A few races at the top of... Continue Reading
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) has announced that the BEPS Portal is now accepting the $100 Reporting Fee that is due along with 2025 third party verified benchmarking by June 30, 2026. Continue Reading
Annual benchmarking report due June 1. Continue Reading
The law authorizes Baltimore City to enter into Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreements with qualifying projects located within the Downtown RISE District. Continue Reading
We are proud to feature Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County in this month's Partner Spotlight. The company has been a Platinum Partner of MHLA since 2025 and first joined the Association in 2017. Read below to learn more!Organization OverviewVisit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County... Continue Reading
MDE extends deadline to June 30, 2026 — plus a complimentary compliance resource for members Continue Reading
