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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... Continue Reading

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

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


Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS)
Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS)

Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) Continue Reading

Date posted01/1/2025


Members of the 2025 MHLA Legislative Committee Announced
Members of the 2025 MHLA Legislative Committee Announced

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

Date posted12/23/2024


2025 MHLA Executive Committee and Board of Directors nominees announced
2025 MHLA Executive Committee and Board of Directors nominees announced

Discover the Maryland Hotel Lodging Association: advocacy, events, member resources, industry news, training, and networking for Maryland's hospitality professionals. Continue Reading

Date posted12/10/2024


Requirements for MD Hotels - Human Trafficking Prevention - Eff. Oct 1, 2022 (Updated Oct 9, 2024)
Requirements for MD Hotels - Human Trafficking Prevention - Eff. Oct 1, 2022 (Updated Oct 9, 2024)

Requirements for MD Hotels - Human Trafficking Prevention Continue Reading

Date posted11/15/2024


New 2024 Pay Stub/Pay Statement and Pay Transparency Laws - Effective October 1, 2024
New 2024 Pay Stub/Pay Statement and Pay Transparency Laws - Effective October 1, 2024

New 2024 Pay Stub/Pay Statement and Pay Transparency Laws are effective October 1, 2024. Continue Reading

Date posted11/1/2024