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NEW! For lodging members: The Handbook of Amazing Lodging Operations (HALO)

Hotel Business: Sixteen ways to improve the safety in your hotel

HNN: Tech experts, hoteliers press for wider adoption of artificial intelligence in hospitality

Experience over expense: Millennials and Gen Z help drive recovery

The American Hotel and Lodging Association’s 2025 State of the Industry report has revealed key...

AHLA: Hoteliers win as GSA raises per diem rates for 2025

Inflationary pressures on key areas in the hospitality industry

There are certain areas in which hospitality operators may feel the most inflationary pressure,...

The case for green practices in hotels

The case for green practices in hotels Washington is increasingly embracing sustainability. This...

Navigating business insurance challenges in the hospitality industry

Industry trends and challenges In the ever-evolving landscape of the hospitality industry,...

Survey: Improving linen supply chain sustainability and cost-effectiveness

Washington is home to one of the best hospitality research and management programs in the nation....

15,000 WA businesses to receive restitution in labor poster scam

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.

What you need to know about Washington’s new job posting requirements

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.

Monkeypox: 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.