THE MASTER KEY BLOG
The Master Key blog serves to keep our members informed in many areas of the hospitality industry. Members only may submit blog posts for consideration to be included.
Take advantage of NHLA benefits
NHLA is proud to design, coordinate and manage approximately 90 events and activities each year for our members. There is always something offered by NHLA; as a member, take full advantage of that membership and have a fun and productive time doing so. And the great...
Meet our NHLA board member Francisco Morales
We are pleased to introduce Francisco Morales, Director of Operations, National Hospitality Management. Francisco serves on the NHLA Board of Directors as well as having held an officer's position over the years. He is an active member and supports the hospitality...
Summer is here and NHLA is ready!
We have some great events planned for June. Register today for these activities to keep your summer filled with fun and an active body and mind. We kick off the first month of summer with our lunchtime virtual session offering training on Advanced Microsoft Word,...
Emerging Leaders Mentor highlights
Our 2025 Emerging Leaders mentor program has concluded. It was successful, fun and beneficial for the participants. With 60 participants, the program was robust and productive for the members who took the time to either be a mentor or the mentees who had an...
Introducing NHLA Board Member Evan Meyer
Evan Meyer, Director of Hotel Operations with Boyd Gaming, serves on the NHLA Board of Directors, the NHLF Board of Directors, is an advisor for our Emerging Leaders group, serves as a mentor in our programs and is one of our most active members. We had the...
Great Chef Run 5K is back for the 4th year
The Annual Great Chef Run 5K is days away! Hundreds of hospitality and community members will fill the James Regional Park with a sea of chefs running, walking or jogging along with a ton of fun for everyone on April 26! Despite our name, you don’t have to be a Chef,...
Spring brings a variety of events to NHLA members
As we all enjoy our spring weather, the NHLA team is busy scheduling a variety of events for our NHLA members for spring. No one gets bored when they are members of NHLA! We do offer so many programs and activities, (about 90 per year), there truly is something for...
From Farm Boy to Las Vegas Show Boy, Oh Boy!
Marvelless Mark wasn’t always so marvelous! The rockstar motivational speaker of today grew up Mark Kamp, a poor Missouri (he called it “Misery”) farm boy. While he dreamed of becoming a Famous Hit Radio DJ, a Las Vegas headliner, and a rock star in his own right, he...