ResourcesFor more than 90 years, the Washington Lodging Association has been a valued partner to the state's lodging owners and operators, paving the way to opportunities and mitigating the challenges of unprecedented times. WLA supports and advocates for the lodging industry delivering timely information and cutting-edge tools to help our members run their businesses more efficiently, effectively and profitably. |
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Prom & Graduation Season is Here: What You Need to Know About Underage Guests
Washington Lodging Association and AH&LA provide insight on the legalities and liabilities of opening your hotel to underage guests.
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Call Your Members of Congress Now In Support of Sensible ADA Pool Safety Legislation
Call Your Members of Congress Now In Support of Sensible ADA Pool Safety Legislation
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White House Responds to Lodging Industry's Appeals | New ADA Legislation, if Passed, Would Give a One Year Delay
Deadline extended to May 21, 2012!
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New Edition of the Washington State Visitors' Guide Released
New Edition of the Washington State Visitors' Guide Released
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Our Partnership this Session Preserved Lodging Tax Revenues for Marketing
Your grassroots action made the difference!
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Welcome New WLA Members
Lodging & Allied Members
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Private Sales of Spirits Starts June 1, 2012
State Liquor Stores Close May 31, 2012
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Your Grassroots Action Stopped Passage of SB 6446
Your grassroots action made the difference!
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President Obama Issues an Executive Order Aimed at Boosting Travel and Tourism
Plan Instructs Agencies to Coordinate Activity, Promote Travel
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Bed Bug Resources for Hoteliers
Learn More and How to Take Action Now
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Recent STR Industry Report - Available Now!
As a benefit of the partnership between WLA and STR, members are now able to access the current month's data report online!
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A Letter to the Travel Industry from Roger Dow, President + CEO of the U.S. Travel Association
January 19, 2012
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Aggressive Initiative Planned by DOL to Audit Lodging & Restaurant Industries
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is planning an aggressive initiative specifically targeting the lodging and restaurant industries for audits by the department’s Wage and Hour Division.
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Employee Rights Poster Requirement Delayed Again
Court Action Prompts Posting Date Postponement until April 30, 2012
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Design Trends That Spring Forward
Given the downturn in the last few years there is now a renewed sense of energy and optimism.
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The Hotel Industry Recovery
Where We Are, The Black Swans and Current Strategies for Owners and Buyers
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WLA Members Receive National Award
Best Western Plus Executive Inn and Davenport Hotel & Tower each honored with a national award.
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WLA Partners with Washington Tourism Alliance in Publishing Visitors’ Guide
New publishing partnership benefits Washington State Visitors’ Guide and statewide tourism initiatives
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OLD Prom & Graduation Season is Here: What You Need to Know About Underage Guests
Washington Lodging Association and AH&LA provide insight on the legalities and liabilities of opening your hotel to underage guests.
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Court of Appeals Lends Clarity to NLRB's Invalidated Notice-Posting Rule
Posting Requirement Invalidated
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ADA Tools, Resources and Information
Learn about the recent ADA Accessibility standards changes
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ADA Resources for Pool and Spa Lift Regulations
Information, articles and videos regarding the new ADA pool lift regulations
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ADA Requirements for Historic-Landmark Hotels
Kevin L. Maher, Sr. VP for Governmental Affairs, AH&LA
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Building Code Updates
Carbon Monoxide Alarm Installation No Longer Required
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Communications & Employee Updates
Why Mediation Is A Preferred Method Of Resolving Disputes
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Consumer Product Safety Updates
New Federal Crib Safety Standards Apply to Hotels and Motels on Dec. 28, 2012
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Employment Law Case Updates
New Reporting Requirements May Impact The Settlement Of Employment-Related Claims
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Food & Beverage Updates
The Future of Tip Credit – And The Businesses That Depend Upon It
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Hiring & Employment Updates
Background Checks, Employee Criminal Backgrounds, and more!
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Immigration Law Updates
Complying with U.S. immigration laws should be at the top of every employer's 2011 "To Do" list
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Music and Film Copyright: The Scoop on How They Work
The Scoop on How They Work in the Industry
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Nondiscrimination Law Updates
10th Circuit Slaps Down EEOC Subpoena
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OSHA Updates
OSHA Forecast For 2012: Cloudy With Possible Storms
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Service Animal Rule Updates
Rules on Service Animals to Become Much Stricter
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Tips, Taxes & Finance Updates
Can A Paid Break Become Unpaid?
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Training & Education
Classes and workshops; DVDs, CDs, books and webinars; conventions and certification . . . timely tips and cutting-edge programs to sharpen your skills and bring out your best!
Workplace Safety: The hallmark of WLA’s Workers’ Comp Group Retro (one of the top performers among all Washington retros) is proactive programs that result in a decrease in on-the-job accidents and injuries. Those programs include:
- Valuable and Informative Classes. Click here to see the current schedule of workshops and seminars, including CPR in English and Spanish, Anti-Harassment and Discrimination, Unemployment Claims Management, Safety Orientation for New Hires, and more. Each member property or business is entitled to four free classes per year, and all classes are available at discounted rates for members.
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Free Claims Management Workshop. Receive your Claims Management Manual and valuable tools and information on managing claims and controlling costs. Click here for more information and to reserve your place. Annual attendance at a Claims Management Workshop is required for every member of WLA's Retro Program.
- Bring a free Loss-Control Review or other accident prevention program right to your property. Click here to see all the benefits of a Loss-Control review.
To learn more about how your business can benefit from WLA's Group Retro Program click here, or contact WLA at 877-906-1001.
AH&LEI is a premier source for quality hospitality education, training and professional certification.
WLA members save 20-40% on all AH&LEI products and services!
- Click here to view information about AH&LEI's services and educational products
- Save 20% on compliance training online with promo code: COMAR
- Click here and save 40% on select EI hospitality training DVDs
Helpful tools & resources from AH&LEI:
- Eye on Awareness: See Something Say Something Do Something
- Hospitality Training Resource Catalog
- 7th Edition Food & Beverage Operations Textbook
- Free Hospitality iPhone Application
Law Cards: In order to ensure compliance and limit a hotelier’s liability for loss of a guest's personal property, the lodging operator must provide safekeeping facilities and post proper notice in three or more public and conspicuous places within the establishment, notifying guests of those facilities. WLA's Law Cards meet all posting requirements of the statute.
Each card measures 11x14 inches and is suitable for framing. Three cards per package.
WLA members: $28.00 per package, including tax and shipping.
Non-WLA members: $45.00 per package, including tax and shipping.
For details and an order form, click here.
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Lodging Association Formerly the Washington State Hotel & Lodging Association 13540 Linden Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98133 Phone: 206-306-1001 Toll Free: 877-906-1001 Fax: 206-306-1006 Email: info@WAlodging.org A 4th Avenue Media Production |
Industry Website: www.WAlodging.org Consumer Website: www.StayInWashington.com Partner: American Hotel & Lodging Association |
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