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Association Updates

REPORT: Hotels Continue to Recover in 2023 as Industry Begins New Era of Operations
REPORT: Hotels Continue to Recover in 2023 as Industry Begins New Era of Operations

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

Date posted01/30/2023


Revised Compliance Memo available - new human trafficking prevention requirements for MD hotels
Revised Compliance Memo available - new human trafficking prevention requirements for MD hotels

Maryland Hotel Lodging Association offers advocacy, member resources, events, and training to support MD lodging industry compliance and growth. Join today! Continue Reading

Date posted12/14/2022


Minimum Wage Increases - Effective Jan. 1, 2023
Minimum Wage Increases - Effective Jan. 1, 2023

Minimum Wage Increases - Effective Jan. 1, 2023 Continue Reading

Date posted12/1/2022


Maryland Hotel Workers Now Required to Receive Annual Training to Spot Signs of Human Trafficking
Maryland Hotel Workers Now Required to Receive Annual Training to Spot Signs of Human Trafficking

Maryland Hotel Lodging Association advocates for Maryland's $8B lodging industry, offering member resources, advocacy, events, and human trafficking prevention training. Continue Reading

Date posted11/17/2022


New requirements related to human trafficking prevention - October 1, 2022 for Maryland hotels
New requirements related to human trafficking prevention - October 1, 2022 for Maryland hotels

Maryland Hotel Lodging Association offers advocacy, resources, events, and training for Maryland's lodging industry professionals. Join for exclusive benefits! Continue Reading

Date posted09/28/2022


2022 Final Legislative Tracking Sheet
2022 Final Legislative Tracking Sheet

MHLA 2022 Final Legislative Tracking Sheet Continue Reading

Date posted04/30/2022


Sales Tax Applicability on "No Show" Fees
Sales Tax Applicability on "No Show" Fees

Sales Tax Applicability on "No Show" Fees Continue Reading

Date posted08/13/2021


Innkeeper’s Rights and Duties
Innkeeper’s Rights and Duties

Innkeeper’s Rights and Duties Continue Reading

Date posted08/1/2021


2021 Final Legislative Tracking Sheet
2021 Final Legislative Tracking Sheet

MHLA 2021 Legislative Tracking Sheet Continue Reading

Date posted04/30/2021


Bed Height in Accessible Rooms
Bed Height in Accessible Rooms

Bed Height in Accessible Rooms Continue Reading

Date posted04/13/2021


$50M in hotel relief announced by Governor Hogan
$50M in hotel relief announced by Governor Hogan

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

Date posted12/18/2020


11-20-20 MHLA urges Gov. Hogan to provide targeted hotel relief critically needed by industry
11-20-20 MHLA urges Gov. Hogan to provide targeted hotel relief critically needed by industry

Maryland Hotel Lodging Association advocates for Maryland hotels, offering membership, resources, advocacy, events, and industry news to support lodging businesses. Continue Reading

Date posted11/20/2020