Category: Lodging
Inflationary pressures on key areas in the hospitality industry
There are certain areas in which hospitality operators may feel the most inflationary pressure,...
Read MoreThe case for green practices in hotels
The case for green practices in hotels Washington is increasingly embracing sustainability. This...
Read MoreNavigating business insurance challenges in the hospitality industry
May 6, 2024 | Business insurance, Full Service, Lodging, Programs, Quick Service
Industry trends and challenges In the ever-evolving landscape of the hospitality industry,...
Read MoreSurvey: Improving linen supply chain sustainability and cost-effectiveness
Washington is home to one of the best hospitality research and management programs in the nation....
Read More15,000 WA businesses to receive restitution in labor poster scam
Dec 6, 2022 | Articles, Featured, Lodging, Lodging News B, Washington State
If so, you may be entitled to a refund plus interest. Two Florida-based companies were recently ordered to pay nearly $25 million in penalties and restitution in a labor poster scam targeting Washington businesses. As a reminder, association members don’t need to worry about getting labor posters – we send you a complimentary labor poster every year. Your 2023 labor poster will be in your mailbox soon.
Read MoreWhat you need to know about Washington’s new job posting requirements
Dec 5, 2022 | Featured, Government Affairs, Lodging, Lodging News A, Washington State
Starting Jan. 1, 2023, employers with 15 or more employees will be required to include salary and benefits information in external and internal job postings. Head over to the members-only site to get a full recap of Catharine Morisset’s excellent webinar where she explains everything you need to know to comply with these recent amendments to the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act.
Read MoreMonkeypox: What hoteliers need to know
While the risk of being exposed to monkeypox for hotel employees is low, the virus can be transmitted by touching contaminated objects such as bedding or clothing. New best practices from the American Hotel & Lodging Association and the Association for Linen Management highlight what you need to know to keep your employees and your guests safe.
Read MoreAHLA, business community stress the importance of travel
Jul 22, 2022 | Lodging, News, News releases
SEATTLE, Wash. (JULY 22, 2022) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) joined...
Read MoreSeattle selected as 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup host city
Jun 16, 2022 | Lodging, News, Washington State
Seattle will be one of 16 North American host cities for the men’s 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup as...
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