The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has released fiscal year 2027 per diem rates for federal employees traveling in the continental United States, including updated lodging rates for several Maryland markets. Beginning October 1, 2026, the standard CONUS lodging rate will increase by... Continue Reading
NEW MHLA MEMBER BENEFIT: 15% OFF AHLEI TRAINING Continue Reading
Section 15–210 of the Maryland Business Regulation Article requires Maryland innkeepers to take several steps related to the identification, reporting and prevention of human trafficking. Annual Employee TrainingInnkeepers must provide employees with annual training approved by the State of... 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
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
MDE extends deadline to June 30, 2026 — plus a complimentary compliance resource for members 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
Maryland's Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program will be in effect soon and we encourage MHLA members to sign up for one of the webinars offered below. You may also wish to sign up for the list serve to receive future notices. Please note, while the webinars are not being recorded,... Continue Reading
The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) provided the information below and asked us to share it with Member Hotels. Anna Stern, MEA and Andie Stanley, MEA, are available for any questions. They can be reached anna.stern@maryland.gov and andie.stanley@maryland.gov. MEA Community Electric... Continue Reading
If you missed it, click here to view the slides from today's webinar on "Meeting BEPS Goals in Hospitality", presented by the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection. The slides contain links and contact information. The agenda covered the following: Montgomery County Building... Continue Reading
