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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
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
We thank our lobbyists at Boston Plaut Attorneys at Law for their work in compiling this End of Session Report. Continue Reading
We are proud to feature Ruppert Landscape in this month's Partner Spotlight. The company has been a Gold Partner of MHLA since 2021 and first joined the Association in 2018. Read below to learn more!Company OverviewRuppert Landscape has been an industry-leading provider of commercial... Continue Reading
36th annual “Stars of the Industry” Awards Luncheon Continue Reading
Discover the Maryland Hotel Lodging Association's advocacy, events, member resources, and industry news supporting Maryland's lodging community and sustainability efforts. Continue Reading
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
