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Hotel Management Network: Independent hotels face pressure as global travel market shifts in 2025
U.S. Travel Association: $1 Billion Lost Every Week: Impact of a Government Shutdown on Travel
Andrea Reay joins Association as Government Affairs Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOlympia, Wash. — Sept. 2, 2025 — The Washington Hospitality Association is...
Over $12 Million in SBA Relief Approved to Help Washington State Rebuild After November’s Bomb Cyclone
Over $12 Million in SBA Relief Approved to Help Washington State Rebuild After November’s Bomb...
Fisher Phillips: 20 New Wash. Laws Taking Effect Within the Next Year – Starting Now
National Restaurant Association Statement on Trump Reciprocal Tariff Announcement
From Laura Abshire, Director of Food & Sustainability Policy at the National Restaurant Association.
Today, President Trump held an event at the White House to announce his “Liberation Day” reciprocal tariff plan.
Washington state hospitality professionals nominated for James Beard Awards
Every year, the James Beard Awards shine a spotlight on the most talented chefs, restaurateurs,...
Bonney Lake, Rogers take home honors in ProStart Invitational
Aspiring young chefs and restaurant managers showcased their skills at the ProStart Invitational,...
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...
Resources: What to do if ICE raids your establishment
With the latest news around increased enforcement of immigration laws, we’ve received several...
Find resources to spread the word about 988 for your teams and your guests
Let your team know that they matter and that they have resources. The 988 Lifeline is free and...
Join the Hospitality Workforce Development Committee
The Education Foundation is forming the Hospitality Workforce Development Committee to illuminate...
Apple Health in Washington state offers Family Planning Only option
Chances are good you have young employees who need family planning services, whether that’s birth...
Gas station gourmet: How convenience stores are jumping into the quick-service business
It used to be that convenience stores were known for road trip snacks: bags of chips, candy,...
FSTEC Insider 2024: How restaurants are challenging gender bias in tech
Off the top of your head, what are the AI chatbot and digital personal assistant names you can...
The Horseshoe Cafe: America’s oldest 24-hour diner resides in Bellingham, WA
In the heart of downtown Bellingham stands not only Washington’s oldest diner, but America’s...
New compostable product labeling requirements
Starting Jan. 1, 2024, all film bags and products, food packaging and compostable foodservice...
Fisher Phillips: New I-9 Form compliance tips for employers
Federal officials updated and modernized the I-9 From for employment verification. Be sure to check out these 8 compliance tips for employers from Fisher Phillips. The new form is available now, and employers must begin using the new form by Nov. 1.
It matters where you get your fish
This article was provided to us by the Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) about the laws and...