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Association Updates

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)

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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


MHLA Webinar 10-22-24: Hotel Compliance with Maryland's Food Residual Diversion Law
MHLA Webinar 10-22-24: Hotel Compliance with Maryland's Food Residual Diversion Law

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Date posted10/22/2024


MHLA 2024 Golf Tournament a Success!
MHLA 2024 Golf Tournament a Success!

Monday, September 16, 2024 was a great day for MHLA members and friends who joined together for MHLA's Annual Golf Tournament at the Whiskey Creek Golf Course in Frederick, MD. This year tremendous support was shown, with great golfer turnout and sponsorship at one of the highest levels in recent... Continue Reading

Date posted09/18/2024


GSA releases FY 2025 CONUS per diem rates for federal travelers
GSA releases FY 2025 CONUS per diem rates for federal travelers

Discover the Maryland Hotel Lodging Association offering membership, advocacy, events, resources, and latest news including FY 2025 GSA per diem rates updates. Continue Reading

Date posted08/26/2024


Upcoming Minimum Wage Increases in Montgomery & Howard Counties - June 2024
Upcoming Minimum Wage Increases in Montgomery & Howard Counties - June 2024

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Date posted06/17/2024


Maryland Security Guard Standards and Certifications - Effective Jan. 1, 2025
Maryland Security Guard Standards and Certifications - Effective Jan. 1, 2025

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Date posted05/24/2024


MHLA appoints Onahlea Shimunek to Baltimore C&T Redevelopment and Operating Org Task Force
MHLA appoints Onahlea Shimunek to Baltimore C&T Redevelopment and Operating Org Task Force

Maryland Hotel Lodging Association advocates for Maryland's hotel industry with resources, events, advocacy, training, and member-exclusive benefits. Join today! Continue Reading

Date posted05/23/2024


MHLA Celebrates the Industry’s Best at the 2024 "Stars of the Industry" Awards Luncheon
MHLA Celebrates the Industry’s Best at the 2024 "Stars of the Industry" Awards Luncheon

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

Date posted04/30/2024


2024 Session Report
2024 Session Report

MHLA’s Legislative Committee met weekly throughout the 2024 Maryland General Assembly Session, which convened January 10 and adjourned on April 8. More than 70 bills of potential concern to Maryland’s lodging industry were reviewed, with Committee Members voting to approve the... Continue Reading

Date posted04/30/2024


MHLA Hosts 2024 Legislative Preview & Member Appreciation Breakfast; Platinum Partners Announced
MHLA Hosts 2024 Legislative Preview & Member Appreciation Breakfast; Platinum Partners Announced

The Maryland Hotel Lodging Association (MHLA) supports Maryland's lodging industry with advocacy, events, member resources, and industry updates. Join MHLA today! Continue Reading

Date posted01/18/2024