Join us for the seventh installment of our award-winning live event series! Lodging Innsights brings together hospitality professionals from across Wisconsin to share insights, network, and promote growth within our industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and connect with fellow professionals.
Launched in 2023, the event aims to educate and engage lodging professionals throughout various regions of Wisconsin. Innsights events typically host 50-60 people and rotate around the state three teams annually, leading up to the larger Wisconsin Lodging Conference in November. Each event includes a mix of local hotel, resort, and lodging facility operators, as well as members from the WHLA Board of Directors.
Nestled in the picturesque village of Kohler, Wisconsin, this event will be held at the renowned Kohler American Club Resort. Known for its luxurious accommodations and world-class amenities, Kohler offers a unique blend of comfort and sophistication, making it the perfect backdrop for our gathering. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience the charm of this historic destination while engaging in meaningful discussions about the future of hospitality.
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Registration
11:30 AM - 12:45 PM | Wisconsin Women in Lodging Lunch + Workshop
• Productivity Power-Up: Strategies for a Stellar New Year Discover game-changing techniques to achieve your goals and transform your workday from chaotic to crystal-clear. This workshop, facilitated by WWIL leaders, will equip you with powerful strategies to maximize your potential and elevate your professional performance. Facilitators: Monica Goeke, CAE and Krissy Sigmund
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Lodging Innsights Education
• 1:30 - 2:30 PM | Advocating for Tourism Learn about the many legislative issues the lodging industry will face in the upcoming legislative session, including WHLA's bill to allow Tourism Promotion Districts to be created in the state. Speakers: Kathi Kilgore and Bill Elliott, CAE Moderator: Krissy Sigmund
• 2:30 - 3:00 PM | Service Solutions Jeopardy Get ready for an exciting game show-style session that will put your operational expertise to the test! Discover innovative strategies that leverage sustainable approaches to enhance profitability and guest satisfaction in the ever-evolving hospitality landscape. Host: Sara Abbott
• 3:00 - 3:45 PM | Networking Break
• 3:45 - 4:45 PM | Legal Insights for the Hospitality Industry: Labor, ADA and Age Discrimination (and more) in 2025 Explore the latest legal landscape impacting Wisconsin hoteliers in 2025, including crucial updates on labor laws, ADA compliance, age discrimination, and emerging industry challenges. Speakers: Attorney Bob Sanders, Attorney Anthony Anzelmo, Attorney Edgar Ceniceros-Herrada
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Reception hosted by The American Club
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Networking Dinner
Sponsoring Lodging Innsights Kohler offers a unique opportunity to showcase your brand to key industry professionals and decision-makers in the hospitality sector. By becoming a sponsor, you will gain visibility and recognition while supporting WHLA's ongoing education and networking initiatives. View the sponsorship guide, sign-up below or contact ky.carlson@ewald.com.
Reserve your room in the event block by January 3 to receive the discounted rate for WHLA attendees.
• The American Club: $199 + $35 resort fee plus applicable state sales and village occupancy tax • Inn on Woodlake: $129 + $35 resort fee plus applicable state sales and village occupancy tax
To make your reservation, please call (844) 836-5504, reference 653119, and reiterate that you are part of a group block under Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association - Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association -Board of Directors Meeting.