CH&LA protects the rights and interests of the California lodging industry. Legislative Advocacy, Education, Member Programs, and Money Saving Programs are provided for all segments of the industry. In addition, CH&LA supports strategic alliances to promote the value of California travel and tourism.

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Legislative Advocacy
Jim Abrams, President & CEO of CH&LA has practiced law for 30 years and is a noted expert on legal, legislative, and regulatory issues of the lodging industry. He has represented numerous owners and operators of hotels, motels, and bed & breakfast inns of all types and sizes on a wide variety of issues. An active member of the State Bar of California, he is a frequent speaker and writer on all aspects of law relating to the lodging industry.

	Laws Pertaining to the California Innkeeper - premier legal publication written by CH&LA President & CEO, Jim Abrams (CH&LA members save $110).
	California Lodging Industry Legislative Awareness Summit - An annual event produced by CH&LA.
	Pocket Directory of California Legislature - Reference publication of governmental information resources.
	CH&LA retains professional legislative representation - Public Policy Advocates protects the interests of the lodging industry on CH&LA's behalf.
Education
	FREE Educational Library - Publications from the Educational Institute of AH&LA - 25% savings on purchases.   CH&LA Bulletins - FREE access to CH&LA Bulletins on lodging operations, food service issues, employment & human resources issues, alcohol/tobacco issues, safety & security, and tax issues.
	Educational Scholarships - Over $100,000 has been awarded through the CH&LA Educational Foundation to students
	Educational Scholarships - Approximately $500,000 is awarded annually through the AH&LA Educational Foundation
Member Programs
	CH&LA Advantage monthly newsletter - the latest in industry trends and information
	Occupancy & Average Daily Rate Information - Provided monthly by Smith Travel Research Click here for CH&LA Member discounts on Smith Travel Research industry reports.
	CH&LA Resource Guide - Over 8,000 copies distributed annually
Money Saving Programs
	Employment Services - CH&LA Members Save 20% CH&LA Members save 20% with Hcareers. With over 800,000 visitors each month, Hcareers is the premier choice for hospitality job seekers across the country. Contact: CH&LA's Career Center  |  (800) 832-3738 ext. 272
	Internet-based Purchasing Solution - CH&LA Members Save 20% CH&LA Members save 20% with BuyEfficient. Offering supplier programs, providing a world class technology solution, including an unbeatable ordering process and superior management controls. Contact: Bill Hirsch  |  (949) 369-4323
	Insurance Programs & Services - CH&LA Members Save 20% CH&LA Members save 20% with HRH Insurance Services of California. HRH provides an exclusive workers’ compensation, health, property, and employment practices liability insurance. Contact: CH&LA's Insurance Center  |  (800) 979-5530
	Credit & Debit Card Processing - CH&LA Members Save 10% CH&LA Members save 10% with Heartland Payment Systems, which provides on-line reconciliation and reporting, as well as outstanding hospitality industry knowledge. Heartland Payment Systems is also endorsed by the California Restaurant Association. Contact:  |  (800) 801-5022
	Telecommunications Services - CH&LA Members Save 30% CH&LA Members save 30% with PAETEC Communications, which offers a full range of specialized communications solutions. Contact: Karen Kaluzny  |  (310) 733-2247
	Teldon Print Media - CH&LA Members Save 10% CH&LA Members save 10% with Teldon Print Media, who offers full service print solutions, bringing superior quality and craftsmanship, seamless workflow, and impeccable timing to every print job. Our fully equipped manufacturing plants boast the best machinery and workflow technologies in the business. Contact: Chris Mills  |  (866) 478-2445
	Office Supplies - CH&LA Members Save 40-60% CH&LA Members save 40% to 60% with Staples Business Advantage, which offers discounts via phone, fax, in-store and online orders – FREE Shipping. Click here for an overview. Contact: Joe Yanco  |  (603) 881-7014
	On-Hold Messaging Services - CH&LA Members Save 30% CH&LA Members save 30% with AMS Messages On Hold, which offers on-hold messaging solutions for any size property or business. Contact: Rick Hodges  |  (888) 690-8000
	Payroll Processing Services - CH&LA Members Save 10% CH&LA Members save 10% with Heartland Payroll Company, which offers a complete solution including electronic tax filing, multiple pay rates, and new hire reporting. Contact:  |  (888) 963-3600, Option 6
	Official California State Web Site & Visitor’s Guide - CH&LA Members Save 60% Reduced fees for listings and display advertising. Click here for advertising rates Contact: Trisha Moore – CH&LA Staff (800) 678-2462
	AAA TourBook – CH&LA Members Save 10-25% Discounted listings & advertising opportunities Contact: Kelly Pile - Travel Trade Advertising Agency (888) 699-1233
	Music Licensing – CH&LA / AH&LA Members Save 1% ASCAP & BMI – Reduced fee contracts for music licensing Contacts: General Licensing Department - Broadcast Music, Inc. (877) 264-2136 American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers (800) 505-4052
	Premium Television Service – CH&LA Members Save 5$ Per Room HBO – Receive $5 per room for launching HBO this year. Contact: www.homeboxoffice.com/lodging or hbo@hbohotels.com  |  (800) HBO-1HBO
	Floral Arrangements, Flowers & Specialty Gifts - CH&LA Members Save 20% FTD - Discounted rates for organization & employee usage. Contact: (800) SEND-FTD – Promo code 4101
	Smith Travel Research - CH&LA Members Save 20-40% CH&LA Members save 20% to 40% on various STR products and reports. Contact: Karrie Cates | (615) 824-8664 or visit the STR website for more information and samples.
FREE Room Rate Cards & Proposition 65 Signs   Regional Educational Meetings - Monthly regional meetings - CH&LA comes to you!   Educational Seminars - Highly acclaimed Internet, ADA, and credit card processing seminars   FREE Operational Hotline - Ask us, we know!   FREE Legal Hotline - Jim Abrams, President & CEO answers all inquiries personally.