CH&LA News
Research Candidates; Vote For Lodging
October 10, 2012
With less than a month before the 2012 presidential election, explore the AH&LA Election Center and join the American Hotel & Lodging Association in an effort to Get Out the Vote!
The AH&LA Election Center contains valuable resources, including a Legislative Tracker to brush up on key issues and our Voter Resources.
Pool Lift Deadline Approaching; is your property ready?
September 28, 2012
The January 31, 2013, deadline for pool and spa accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is approaching and AH&LA is urging members to review their compliance needs.
AH&LA has worked exhaustively to secure a one year extension and clarification of the January 31, 2012, Department of Justice (DOJ) Guidance. In May 2012, DOJ granted a one year extension to January 31, 2013, and issued two guidance documents related to its interpretation of the requirements for pool and spa accessibility in the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design.
CH&LA’s Jennifer Flohr Honored with Chapter Leader of the Year Award for the Sacramento/Sierra Nevada Chapter of Meeting Professionals International
September 19, 2012
Jennifer Flohr, CAE, CMP, Senior Vice President for the California Hotel & Lodging Association (CH&LA), was recognized by Meeting Professionals International Sacramento/Sierra Nevada Chapter (MPI/SSN) with the Chapter Leader of the Year Award. The award was presented during Tuesday’s MPI/SSN luncheon at the Marriott Courtyard Sacramento Airport Natomas.
CH&LA Stars of the Industry HD Supply Housekeeping Award
September 10, 2012The California Hotel & Lodging Association is proud to announce the edition of the HD Supply Housekeeping Award to their annual Stars of the Industry Award categories. In honor of International Housekeeping Week, CH&LA wants to encourace properties to nominate members of their hardworking hosekeeping staff for this award.
CH&LA Members Recognized at National AH&LA Stars of the Industry Awards
June 13, 2012
The Chancellor Hotel on Union Square was recognized with a Stars of the Industry Award for a Technology Innovation, the Bardessono Inn & Spa received an award for Good Earthkeeping and Cherie Davis was recognized as the Outstanding General Manager of the Year for a medium property at the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s (AH&LA) Stars of the Industry Awards. These awards were announced during the AH&LA Summer Summit held at the InterContinental Houston in Houston, Texas.
CH&LA’s Jennifer Wheaton Honored with CalTravel’s Emerging Leaders Award
June 6, 2012
Jennifer Wheaton, Marketing Manager for the California Hotel & Lodging Association (CH&LA), was recognized by the California Travel Association with the 30 and Under Emerging Leader Award. The award was presented during the California Travel Summit yesterday at the Sacramento Convention Center.
CH&LA Education Foundation awards $19,000 in Scholarships & Industry Support
June 6, 2012
The California Hotel & Lodging Association Education Foundation (CH&LAEF) announced eleven scholarship award recipients. These scholarships, along with the sponsorship of the Hospitality Conference geared towards students’ continued education in the hospitality industry, total $19,000 for this year.
Guidance Offers Limited Substantive Changes; Affixed Lift Required
May 24, 2012This afternoon the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued further guidance on the requirements for pool and spa entry under the Americans with Disabilities Act. On May 17, DOJ announced an extension to the compliance deadline to January 31, 2013, and also announced their intent to provide further clarification.
AH&LA Secures Extension for Existing Pool and Spa Lift ADA Compliance Date
May 22, 2012
Following months of hard work by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) and the lodging industry, the Department of Justice (DOJ) last night announced a substantial postponement of the ADA compliance date for existing pools and spas with ADA requirements for accessible entries. The new compliance date – January 31, 2013 – is more than an additional nine months beyond the original date of March 15, 2012.
California Hotel & Lodging Association Elects New Members to Board of Directors
May 10, 2012
The California Hotel & Lodging Association (CH&LA) elected new members to its 2012 Board of Directors at its recent meeting in Sacramento. The nominating committee presented six candidates for consideration to the Board of Directors, who subsequently elected all nominees.
CH&LA Legislative Summit Features Governor Brown
April 26, 2012
The 11th Annual Legislative Action Summit featured Governor Jerry Brown, as well as presentations from legislative leadership, as the California lodging industry gathered in Sacramento to advocate our industry's positions with elected officials. The focus of this year's Summit included ADA laws and lawsuits, saving our parks, proposed regulation of swimming pools, and supporting the CH&LA-sponsored delay of carbon monoxide detectors to align building codes.
During his presentation, Governor Brown discussed the difference in California from his first term as governor. He further highlighted that California is still is a major tourism destination and he plans to...
Court Grants Injunction Against Poster Rule
April 17, 2012In a blow to the National Labor Relations Board's (NLRB) efforts to require employers to post notices regarding employees' rights to unionize in the workplace, a South Carolina District Court judge invalidated the NLRB’s proposed notice-posting rule earlier this week.
BREAKING NEWS: California Supreme Court Rules on Meal and Rest Breaks (BRINKER)
April 12, 2012
This morning, in a unanimous decision in the long running case of Brinker Restaurant Corporation v. Superior Court, the State’s top court ruled that “Employers must relieve employees of all duty during meal periods but NEED NOT ensure that they perform no work”. Simply put, this is an important clarification in the difference between the obligation to provide the break vs. the obligation to ensure it is taken.
California Association of Bed & Breakfast Inns Launches Free Mobile App Reaching Out to On-The-Go Travelers
April 5, 2012
The California Association of Bed & Breakfast Inns (CABBI) has launched a free mobile app to better assist travelers in finding the perfect California bed & breakfast, inn or boutique hotel.
The new iPhone application features several mapping options, helping visitors search for B&B inns near their current location or within a specific region of the state. Enhanced maps allow users to click on regions within California and pinpoint the properties in that area. Each CABBI inn has a profile page on the app with a photo, description and links to call the inn or visit their reservations page while on-the-go. Users can also get driving directions from their current...
VIDEO: ADA Tips for Small Businesses
March 29, 2012The California Chamber of Commerce and several statewide Disability Rights organizations have come together to produce an instructional video for small businesses to come in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act’s requirements. All businesses must be in compliance by May 15, 2012.
