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.
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...
Fun-Raise with us at our 2025 Great Chef Run 5K
It's that time of year again! The 4th Annual Great Chef Run 5K is back! Join us on April 26 for a morning filled with fun...walk, jog, or run with hundreds of participants. The Great Chef Run 5K is our signature fundraising event for industry scholarships through...
Q1 was filled with NHLA member activities
Q1 was a busy quarter for NHLA. Our members consistently tell us how we are one of the most robust associations in the industry and that we provide a variety of activities that are interesting and beneficial in so many ways. And we plan to continue to grow and always...
Have you met Nicole Marshall?
Nicole Marshall, General Manager of Siegel Suites Select Flamingo, serves on the NHLA Board of Directors and is one of our most popular members. Nicole can be seen at all of our events assisting in various ways. Whether she is emceeing an event, selling raffle...
It’s Women’s History Month!
Our guest blogger today is our member Ira Kaganovsky Green, with Freedom Brands. Thank you, Ira, for sharing your journey in creating your company and your own story. FREEDOM was born not just from a desire to create clean products for my friends battling breast...
Introducing Mark Fenton, NHLA Board Member
Mark Fenton is a long-time active board member with the Nevada Hotel and Lodging Association. He brings years of leadership experience to the board and the industry. Mark works for Marcus Hotels and Resorts and became part of the Platinum team in 2018 as the General...
Have you met our 2025 Chairman of the Board?
Andy Meese is Senior Vice President of Hospitality Strategy for MGM Resorts, leading strategy, initiatives, and programs for the Hotel & F&B divisions across all Las Vegas and Regional properties, with a strong focus on maintaining margin and maximizing...