About The Metro Denver Lodging Council
In addition to networking events, the council membership consists of bimonthly luncheons that include speakers on topics that affect the local community. Luncheon topics include legislative issues, tax issues, transportation issues, new developments in the metro area and more!Louis Bene
Chairman of the Board
Hampton Inn | Homewood Suites Denver Downtown – Convention Center
Jen Atkins
Michael Engleberg
Dawn Montgomery
Niels Vuijsters
Tony Dunn
Brian Leiker
Nick Moschetti
Eric Walters
Scott Perry
Secretary/Treasurer
Home 2 Suites by Hilton
Tru by Hilton Denver Downtown Colorado Convention Center
Dr. James Drake
Metropolitan State University of Denver, School of Hospitality
Greg Leonard
Steve Santomo
Community Association Manager Licensing Program
HB-1212 Concerning the recreation of the community association manager licensing program recreates and reenacts the CAM licensing program and the duties and responsibilities of the division of real estate and its director with regard to CAM licensing, as they existed...
Equal Pay for Equal Work Act
SB19-085 Concerning the creation of the "Equal Pay for Equal Work Act" in order to implement measures to prevent pay disparities/changes the process for enforcement of wage discrimination complaints based on an employee's sex and requires employers to 1) advertise...
Ballot Initiatives
In 2019, MDLC worked closely with other stakeholders to ensure the defeat of the Right to Survive Initiative. This initiative would have: 1) prohibits Denver from enforcing essential laws that protect public safety, 2) allows people to occupy all outdoor...
Tourism Improvement District
The MDLC Board, in partnership with VISIT DENVER was successful in implementing Denver’s Tourism Improvement District. The District was approved by the electors in November of 2018 and the 1% folio tax took effect on January 1, 2018. Money generated from the tax...
Homelessness
Throughout 2017, the City came under fire by homeless advocate groups who are demanding the City repeal the camping ordinance. The MDLC held several meetings with the Mayor’s staff and members of City Council to ensure they understand the importance of...
Green Roofs Initiative
Following the recommendation of the Task Force, last October, the Denver City Council passed a green buildings ordinance to replace the Green Roofs Initiative that was passed by voters in 2017. MDLC actively participated on the Task Force that drafted the...
Must be current CHLA Member
Lodging Members
Less than 200 rooms- Includes 1 representative at the luncheons. Additional guests $35 each. Includes 5 networking events for 1 representative from your property or company; does not need to be the same person each time.
Lodging Members
200+ rooms- Includes 1 representative at the luncheons. Additional guests $35 each. Includes 5 networking events for 1 representative from your property or company; does not need to be the same person each time.
Allied Members
Vendors & Suppliers- Includes 1 representative at the luncheons. Additional guests $35 each. Includes 5 networking events for 1 representative from your property or company; does not need to be the same person each time.
Non CHLA Members
For any Allied Member who wishes to drop their Basic membership in CHLA but remain an active member of MDLC.
MDLC Only Members
Allied Vendors & Suppliers- Includes 1 representative at the luncheons. Additional guests $35 each. Includes 5 networking events for 1 representative from your property or company; does not need to be the same person each time.
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If you are interested in learning more, have questions or would like to speak with a member of our leadership team, please send us an inquiry and we will get back to you as soon as we can!