Quick Bites | March 2023
Member Moments
Buddy's Pizza Scores Partnership with University of Michigan Athletics
This fall, Michigan fans can support their favorite sports team while supporting a state-favorite brand. Buddy's Pizza, a Detroit-based pizzeria with 22 locations across the state, announced early in August a partnership with the University of Michigan Athletics, allowing Buddy's to serve Michigan fans in Big House. Buddy's Pizza will be featured in Wolverine arenas, including also the Crisler Center and Yost Ice Arena, for the next five years, according to the new agreement. Fans will have the choice of cheese or pepperoni pizzas from the iconic Buddy's.
Michigan Hotels Notch "Best in the Midwest" rankings from Travel + Leisure Magazine
According to nearly 165,000 readers of Travel + Leisure Magazine, four hotels are exceptional destinations in the entire Midwest- and one of our members tops the list. Hotel Walloon was voted the #1 Resort Hotel in the Midwest and #5 in the US, earning high marks for location, service, food, rooms and facilities, and overall value. This vintage property overlooking Lake Walloon stood out for its chic yet quaint style as well as the easy-to-access outdoor activities. Three stunning hotels on Mackinac Island also won awards, with Hotel Iroquois, Island House Hotel, and the Grand Hotel all placed in the top ten of Midwest resorts.
Yelp Names Four Member Restaurants Among Top 100 in the Midwest
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In a top 100 list that covers Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Ohio, and Wisconsin in addition to Michigan, four members made the cut. San Chez Bistro (Grand Rapids) was voted #43, Real Food Cafe (Grand Rapids) came in at #79, Selden Standard (Detroit) ranked #84, and Butcher's Union (Grand Rapids) landed at #98.
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Island House Hotel lands on USA Today's national rankings of historic hotels
When it comes to taking you back in time, the Island House Hotel is at the top of its game. USA Today recently honored the resort, which is situated on the iconic Mackinac Island, as a winner in its annual Best Historic Hotel contest. The nomination was made by an expert panel, and the public then voted for the most excellent choices, with an emphasis on hotels that stayed true to their historic ties, classic stories, and unique sense of place. The Island House Hotel earned a #10 ranking from readers across the country.
WIHL-Power: Women in Hospitality Leadership Launch New Chapters & Line Up New Events
Port Huron & Mackinac Island Form New WIHL Chapters
We're thrilled to announce that Women in Hospitality Leadership is continuing to spread across the state, with two new chapters debuting in Port Huron and Mackinac Island. WIHL's mission is to connect women in Michigan's hospitality industry through education and social responsibility, and we are excited to see more and more MRLA leaders joining together to support each other and the industry. Join us in welcoming Amber Graham and Taylor Maertz as the chairs of the new chapters!
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Mackinac Island Chair Taylor Maertz Mission Point Resort |
Port Huron Chair Amber Graham Hilton Doubletree Port Huron |
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Cocktail Hour & Welcome Event
WIHL Lansing Graduate Rock Bar October 3, 4:30 pm The board of the Lansing Chapter of Women in Hospitality is looking forward to start networking with hospitality leaders at the inaugural event of the mid-Michigan chapter. On October 3, WIHL members are invited to the Graduate Rock Bar on the top floor of Graduate Hotel, just off Grand River Avenue and overlooking Michigan State University, Expect to be delighted by an informal, autumn-themed event designed to leave you with new connections and new reasons to fall in love with hospitality. |
Detroit Restaurant & Lodging Association Sets Sail
The Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association was excited to join the Detroit Restaurant & Lodging Association in August for a dynamic member event on the Detroit River.
The first-ever DRLA Yacht Cup race had everyone learning the ropes during a session of sailing lessons led by professional instructors, who made sure even the most novice of sailors felt confident on the water and even learned the basic tricks of steering. The lessons were followed by a friendly competition as the new sailors showed off what they had learned in a race down the river. Then, the group of sailors gathered at the beautiful Bayview Yacht Club for a spectacular dinner and charcuterie with outstanding views on the deck. Thank you to Bayview Yacht Club for being a phenomenal host and to all the members who came out and set sail! |
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Michigan Cares 4 Tourism Volunteer Trip
Michigan Cares for Tourism (MC4T) is a completely volunteer-based organization that aims to impact local communities by supporting Michigan tourism. It's a way to give back to the tourism industry through projects and programs all around the state, with chances to learn and to contribute to the splendid attractions that draw visitors to Michigan.
Join MC4T in the Porcupine Mountains this September to help maintain a natural gem and tourism staple on the western side of the Upper Peninsula. From September 11-12, volunteers will travel to Ontonagon to experience and work in the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Parks.
Questions? Check out event details HERE or contact Patty Janes at 989.424.0123 or [email protected]
Join MC4T in the Porcupine Mountains this September to help maintain a natural gem and tourism staple on the western side of the Upper Peninsula. From September 11-12, volunteers will travel to Ontonagon to experience and work in the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Parks.
Questions? Check out event details HERE or contact Patty Janes at 989.424.0123 or [email protected]
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Valued Services
As a valued member of The Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association, we want to remind you of the exclusive benefits you receive by being a part of our association. Our Value Service Offerings are designed to provide you with unique opportunities to save money specifically designed for our members, offering discounts on healthcare coverage, crisis communication, data benchmarking, payment processing, mental health care, and so much more. We truly believe that these benefits add significant value to your membership, and we want to ensure that you are taking advantage of everything we have to offer.
- HealithiestYou by Teladoc
- Hospitality Health
- Hotel Employee Rate
- Maner Costerisan Solutions
- Marx Layne & Company
- Mental Health Resources
- Loop Media
- ODP Business Solutions
- NRA Pharmacy Discount Card
- OSHA Store for Labor Law Posters
- SpotOn
- STR
If you have any questions or would like more information, please don't hesitate to reach out to Pam Sawatzki at (517) 702.3940 or psawatzki@mrla.org to learn more. We are always here to help you make the most out of your membership!
