Industry News

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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Association Updates

MHLA Names 2024 Ambassador of the Year; Announces 2024 Board of Directors at Annual Meeting
MHLA Names 2024 Ambassador of the Year; Announces 2024 Board of Directors at Annual Meeting

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Date posted01/12/2024


MHLA 2023 Golf Outing a Success!
MHLA 2023 Golf Outing a Success!

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Date posted09/19/2023


Partner Spotlight: Ecolab
Partner Spotlight: Ecolab

Discover the Maryland Hotel Lodging Association's advocacy, events, member resources, and industry news, including partnerships with leaders like Ecolab. Continue Reading

Date posted08/28/2023


Anne Arundel County hotel tax increased to 8% effective July 1, 2023
Anne Arundel County hotel tax increased to 8% effective July 1, 2023

Anne Arundel County hotel tax increased to 8% effective July 1, 2023. Continue Reading

Date posted06/23/2023


2023 Final Legislative Tracking Sheet
2023 Final Legislative Tracking Sheet

This is our final legislative tracking sheet for 2023. Click to Download PDF Continue Reading

Date posted04/30/2023


New Maryland Food Diversion Law
New Maryland Food Diversion Law

New Maryland Food Diversion Law Continue Reading

Date posted03/29/2023


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

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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