Coronavirus: Ban on gatherings in three counties
Effective immediately and lasting through the month of March 2020, events taking place in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties with more than 250 people in attendance are prohibited, according to Gov. Jay Inslee. The ban is to help contain Washington state's...
Coronavirus and hospitality: Information and tools
In January 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the first U.S. case of the coronavirus had been discovered in Washington state. The situation is rapidly evolving. Below we have compiled the best information from credible sources for Washington...
Governor signs bill to protect hotel and motel workers, requires panic buttons
OLYMPIA, Wash. – On Monday, May 13, Gov. Jay Inslee signed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5258, preventing the sexual harassment and sexual assault of certain isolated workers, into law. The Washington Hospitality Association supported this bill throughout the...
Short-term rental legislation signed into law, increases consumer safety
OLYMPIA, Wash. - On Thursday, Gov. Jay Inslee signed Substitute House Bill 1798, concerning short-term rentals, into law. This bill was a top priority for the Washington Hospitality Association during the 2019 Legislative Session. The bill requires short-term rental...
