BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Washington Hospitality Association - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Washington Hospitality Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wahospitality.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Washington Hospitality Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T110000 DTSTAMP:20260911T212050Z CREATED:20260911T212050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T212050Z UID:353269-1792486800-1792494000@wahospitality.org SUMMARY:South King County Government Affairs Regional Meeting DESCRIPTION:We are excited to host our annual autumn outreach meeting in South King County. Each fall\, our Government Affairs team travels across the state to connect with members like you\, gathering valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping our dynamic industry. \nThis event is also a great opportunity to meet state lawmakers and engage directly with them\, ask questions and help them better understand the needs of our industry. \nOur team will be available to: \n\nListen to your concerns and experiences\nDiscuss our legislative priorities\nProvide updates on the current business climate\nAnswer your questions about the upcoming legislative session\n\nQuestions? Please contact us here. \nDon’t miss this important conversation—RSVP today! \n  URL:https://wahospitality.org/event/south-king-county-government-affairs-regional-meeting/ LOCATION:Outback Steakhouse\, 16510 Southcenter Pkwy\, Tukwila\, 98188\, United States CATEGORIES:Government Affairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wahospitality.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/WA-Capital-Building.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Washington Hospitality Association":MAILTO:infoteam@wahospitality.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261021T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261021T110000 DTSTAMP:20260911T211852Z CREATED:20260911T211852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T211852Z UID:353272-1792573200-1792580400@wahospitality.org SUMMARY:Vancouver Government Affairs Regional Meeting DESCRIPTION:We are excited to host our annual autumn outreach meeting in Vancouver. Each fall\, our Government Affairs team travels across the state to connect with members like you\, gathering valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping our dynamic industry. \nThis event is also a great opportunity to meet state lawmakers and engage directly with them\, ask questions and help them better understand the needs of our industry. \nOur team will be available to: \n\nListen to your concerns and experiences\nDiscuss our legislative priorities\nProvide updates on the current business climate\nAnswer your questions about the upcoming legislative session\n\nQuestions? Please contact us here. \nDon’t miss this important conversation—RSVP today! \n  URL:https://wahospitality.org/event/vancouver-government-affairs-regional-meeting/ LOCATION:Social Kitchen\, 1000 Main St\, Vancouver\, WA\, 98660\, United States CATEGORIES:Government Affairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wahospitality.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/WA-Capital-Building.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Washington Hospitality Association":MAILTO:infoteam@wahospitality.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261021T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261021T110000 DTSTAMP:20260922T153441Z CREATED:20260914T222659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T153441Z UID:353304-1792576800-1792580400@wahospitality.org SUMMARY:HHI Trust: Coverage That Works as Hard as Your Team DESCRIPTION:Join speaker\, Tatiana Schnadenberg\, for a quick and insightful webinar that delves into the unique benefits of the Hospitality Health Insurance Trust. \nWe’ll explore how HHI offers comprehensive and competitive health insurance solutions tailored to the hospitality industry and provides enhanced support\, flexibility and cost-effectiveness. \nWe will discuss key advantages\, including improved employee satisfaction\, access to a broader range of services\, and the ability to customize benefit packages to meet your team’s specific needs. We will go over which benefits are available to part-time employees\, as well. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to discover how partnering with HHI can elevate your organization and help you retain your top performers! \nSpeaker Bio: \nTatiana Schnadenberg is an Account Manager in her fourth year at Total Benefit Solutions\, specializing in the Hospitality Health Insurance Trust program. With hands-on experience in group health benefits\, broker relations\, and renewal strategy\, she brings a practical and knowledgeable perspective to every conversation. Tatiana works closely with carriers & partners. She also works with brokers\, helping organizations navigate their benefit options and find solutions that work for their teams. URL:https://wahospitality.org/event/hhi-trust-health-coverage-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wahospitality.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/HHi_green.png ORGANIZER;CN="Washington Hospitality Association":MAILTO:infoteam@wahospitality.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T110000 DTSTAMP:20261019T183106Z CREATED:20261019T173439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T183106Z UID:353975-1792576800-1792580400@wahospitality.org SUMMARY:L&I webinar: Isolated worker protections DESCRIPTION:When: Wednesday\, Oct. 21\, 2026 | 10 a.m. \nThe Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) is offering a free webinar to help employers understand Washington’s isolated worker protection requirements under RCW 49.60.515. \nLed by L&I’s Isolated Worker Specialist\, the session will cover employer responsibilities\, including panic button requirements\, harassment prevention training and required employee resources. Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions. This webinar is especially relevant to lodging operators and other hospitality employers with employees who work in isolation. \nRegister: https://www.lni.wa.gov/workshops-training/ \nSelect “Isolated Worker Protections” from the Event Title menu to find the session and register. URL:https://wahospitality.org/event/isolated-worker-protections/ CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wahospitality.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/LI-logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Labor & Industries":MAILTO:cejl235@lni.wa.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261028T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261028T110000 DTSTAMP:20261013T225737Z CREATED:20261005T182421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T225737Z UID:353850-1793181600-1793185200@wahospitality.org SUMMARY:All Things HR: Help! My employee is not coming into work! DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we will review how to manage situations when your employee calls out\, requests a leave of absence\, or needs an accommodation\, in alignment with Federal and State law requirements\, while supporting both your employees and your business. \nKey takeaways: \n\nHow to respond appropriately when an employee calls out​\nHow to recognize a potentially protected absence​\nWhen do you need to provide a leave of absence\nWhat to do if your employee asks for an accommodation\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Sylvia Washington\, SPHR\,  Senior HR Consultant\, All Things HR LLC \nBio: \nSylvia has broad experience in Human Resources Management and as an HR Business Partner.  Before joining ATHR in 2019\, Sylvia worked in a variety of industries\, including construction\, manufacturing\, hospitality\, services\, and property management.  In addition\, Sylvia brings a unique perspective as a former restaurant operations manager and small business owner. URL:https://wahospitality.org/event/all-things-hr-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wahospitality.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/All-Things-HR-webinar-graphic-zoom-waiting-room-1200-x-600-px-e1791930828344.png ORGANIZER;CN="Washington Hospitality Association":MAILTO:infoteam@wahospitality.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261102 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261105 DTSTAMP:20260923T042607Z CREATED:20260922T214423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T042607Z UID:349571-1793577600-1793836799@wahospitality.org SUMMARY:AHLA: The Hospitality Show DESCRIPTION:This isn’t another event. It’s a better way to work.\nYou don’t have time to bounce between events\, vendors\, and ideas.\nAt The Hospitality Show\, you can: \n\nOptimize Operations: Discover strategies and solutions that help hotels improve efficiency\, reduce friction\, and drive profitability.\nImprove Guest Experience: Explore the trends\, technology\, and service innovations shaping the future of hospitality.\nConnect with Industry Leaders: Join hotel owners\, operators\, management companies\, brands\, and innovators all under one roof.\nGain AHLA Industry Insights: Access conversations and perspectives from the organizations and leaders shaping hospitality’s future.\nExperience Hospitality in Action: Interactive activations\, live demos\, networking\, and hands-on experiences designed for today’s hotel operator.\n\nOne industry. One place to meet.\nWhy Miami?\n\nA Global Hub—Connect with hospitality leaders from the U.S.\, Latin America\, and the Caribbean—all in one place.’\nBuilt for Today’s Hospitality Business—Miami reflects where the industry is headed: lifestyle-driven\, experience-focused\, and globally connected.\nA Market in Motion—With constant development\, renovation\, and reinvention\, Miami is a living case study for owners and operators looking to stay competitive.\n\nNovember is deal-making season—perfect for sourcing solutions\, forming partnerships\, and planning for the year ahead. URL:https://wahospitality.org/event/ahla-the-hospitality-show-miami/ CATEGORIES:AHLA Convention ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wahospitality.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/AHLA-Hospitality-Show-Miami-16x9-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="AHLA":MAILTO:member@ahla.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261117 DTSTAMP:20251214T145509Z CREATED:20251214T145436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251214T145509Z UID:349685-1794787200-1794873599@wahospitality.org SUMMARY:Visit Seattle: Seattle Tourism Ambassador Program DESCRIPTION:*** Third Party Event ***\nThe Seattle Tourism Ambassador certification teaches best practices to front-line employees and volunteers and ensures that they understand their role in increasing tourism.\nThe objective of our Seattle Certified Tourism Ambassador Program is to foster a destination-wide culture of quality service\, encouraging repeat business and turning visitors into advocates. \nBy becoming a credentialed Certified Tourism Ambassador™\, hospitality employees\, volunteers\, and community members will have the resources and training necessary to create a more memorable visitor experience. \nThe curriculum consists of reading assignments\, a half-day classroom session\, and an open-book exam. Upon successful completion\, participants will earn the Certified Tourism Ambassador™ designation and receive an industry-recognized professional credential and accompanying initials that can be used behind the person’s name to denote their commitment as a Certified Tourism Ambassador™ (e.g.\, Jim Smith\, CTA). The CTA logo may also be used on your organization’s website and business cards/communications with approval. Annual renewal of certification is necessary to maintain your designation. \nAs a licensed Accredited Provider\, Visit Seattle presents the official CTA designation on behalf of the Tourism Ambassador Institute®\, the oversight body for the certification program. \nThere is a one-time\, non-refundable\, non-transferrable enrollment fee of $45 per person and an annual renewal fee of $35 (discounted to $25 for early renewals). \nCertification enrollment is open to anyone who is directly or indirectly involved in the tourism industry or in serving locals and visitors (leisure travelers\, business travelers\, spectators\, attendees\, etc.). This includes but is not limited to people who represent: \n\nAirports\nAttractions & Activities (museum\, cultural\, gaming\, sports\, etc.)\nCity/County/State Government (mayors\, city council\, police)\nConvention Centers / Event Centers\nDowntown Merchants\nEducation (universities\, community colleges\, high schools)\nHospitals (information desk; patient services)\nHotel / Lodging (hotel/motel\, Airbnb\, B&B\, RV park\, etc.)\nRealtors\nRestaurants (upscale\, café\, etc.)\nLounges / Nightlife\nShopping / Retail (malls\, districts\, etc.)\nFacilities / Arenas (sporting events\, festivals\, etc.)\nTransportation (shuttle\, cab\, rideshare\, public transit\, etc.)\nTourism Entities (DMO\, CVB\, Chamber\, etc.)\nWorkforce Development\nEconomic Development\nResidents / Volunteers\n\nTo register or learn more: Seattle Certified Tourism Ambassador Program – Visit Seattle URL:https://wahospitality.org/event/visit-seattle-seattle-tourism-ambassador-program-2-2-9/ CATEGORIES:Local ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wahospitality.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SCTA.png ORGANIZER;CN="Visit Seattle":MAILTO:scta@visitseattle.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T110000 DTSTAMP:20261019T183016Z CREATED:20261019T175826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T183016Z UID:353999-1794823200-1794826800@wahospitality.org SUMMARY:L&I webinar: Paid Sick Leave: An Employer's Guide DESCRIPTION:When: Monday\, Nov. 16\, 2026 | 10 a.m. \nThe Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) is offering a free webinar to help employers understand Washington’s paid sick leave requirements. \nThe session will cover the rules and regulations surrounding paid sick leave\, including how employees accrue and use leave\, carryover requirements and employer responsibilities under state law. \nThis webinar is a helpful resource for restaurant and lodging operators managing employee leave policies and ensuring their practices align with Washington’s requirements. \nRegister: https://www.lni.wa.gov/workshops-training/ \nSelect “Paid Sick Leave: An Employer’s Guide” from the Event Title menu to find the session and register. URL:https://wahospitality.org/event/paid-sick-leave-an-employers-guide/ CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wahospitality.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/LI-logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Labor & Industries":MAILTO:cejl235@lni.wa.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T140000 DTSTAMP:20261019T182931Z CREATED:20261019T174828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T182931Z UID:353996-1794834000-1794837600@wahospitality.org SUMMARY:L&I webinar: Overtime exemptions for white-collar employee's DESCRIPTION:When: Monday\, Nov. 16\, 2026 | 1 p.m. \nThe Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) is offering a free webinar to help employers understand Washington’s overtime exemption rules for executive\, administrative and professional (EAP) employees. \nThe session will cover the salary thresholds and job duties tests used to determine whether employees qualify for overtime exemptions under Washington’s Minimum Wage Act. \nWith updated salary thresholds taking effect Jan. 1\, 2027\, this webinar is a timely opportunity for restaurant and lodging operators to review requirements for salaried employees\, including managers and other supervisory staff. \nRegister: https://www.lni.wa.gov/workshops-training/ \nSelect “Overtime Exemptions for White-Collar Employees EAP” from the Event Title menu to find the session and register. URL:https://wahospitality.org/event/overtime-exemption-rules/ CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wahospitality.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/LI-logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Labor & Industries":MAILTO:cejl235@lni.wa.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T110000 DTSTAMP:20261019T182857Z CREATED:20261019T180135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T182857Z UID:354001-1794996000-1794999600@wahospitality.org SUMMARY:L&I webinar: Isolated worker protections DESCRIPTION:When: Wednesday\, Nov. 18\, 2026 | 10 a.m. \nThe Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) is offering a free webinar to help employers understand Washington’s isolated worker protection requirements under RCW 49.60.515. \nLed by L&I’s Isolated Worker Specialist\, the session will cover employer responsibilities\, including panic button requirements\, harassment prevention training and required employee resources. Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions. This webinar is especially relevant to lodging operators and other hospitality employers with employees who work in isolation. \nRegister: https://www.lni.wa.gov/workshops-training/ \nSelect “Isolated Worker Protections” from the Event Title menu to find the session and register. URL:https://wahospitality.org/event/isolated-worker-protection/ CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wahospitality.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/LI-logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Labor & Industries":MAILTO:cejl235@lni.wa.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T143000 DTSTAMP:20261019T181142Z CREATED:20261019T181142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T181142Z UID:354003-1795095000-1795098600@wahospitality.org SUMMARY:L&I webinar: Equal Pay and Opportunities Act DESCRIPTION:When: Thursday\, Nov. 19\, 2026 | 1:30 p.m. \nThe Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) is offering a free webinar to help employers understand Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act. \nThe session will cover employee and job applicant protections\, including equal pay requirements\, wage transparency\, job posting requirements and prohibited hiring practices. L&I staff will also discuss the agency’s enforcement process and available employer resources. \nThis webinar is a helpful resource for restaurant and lodging operators reviewing their hiring\, compensation and employment practices. \nRegister: https://www.lni.wa.gov/workshops-training/ \nSelect “Equal Pay and Opportunities Act” from the Event Title menu to find the session and register. URL:https://wahospitality.org/event/equal-pay-and-opportunities-act-3/ CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wahospitality.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/LI-logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Labor & Industries":MAILTO:cejl235@lni.wa.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T110000 DTSTAMP:20261019T181522Z CREATED:20261019T181522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T181522Z UID:354007-1797415200-1797418800@wahospitality.org SUMMARY:L&I webinar: Isolated worker protections DESCRIPTION:When: Wednesday\, Dec. 16\, 2026 | 10 a.m. \nThe Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) is offering a free webinar to help employers understand Washington’s isolated worker protection requirements under RCW 49.60.515. \nLed by L&I’s Isolated Worker Specialist\, the session will cover employer responsibilities\, including panic button requirements\, harassment prevention training and required employee resources. Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions. This webinar is especially relevant to lodging operators and other hospitality employers with employees who work in isolation. \nRegister: https://www.lni.wa.gov/workshops-training/ \nSelect “Isolated Worker Protections” from the Event Title menu to find the session and register. URL:https://wahospitality.org/event/isolated-worker-protections-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wahospitality.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/LI-logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Department of Labor & Industries":MAILTO:cejl235@lni.wa.gov END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR