California Hotel & Lodging Association

CHLA is announcing a new partnership with Apogee Travel. For a limited time, CHLA members can lock in an exclusive 8% commission rate, guaranteed for 10 years. Apogee Travel donates 10% of its commission to the guest’s chosen 501(c)(3) charity, adding a philanthropic boost to every booking. Enroll by April 15, 2025, using promo code CHLA2025 to secure this offer. Click the link below to watch a short video, and contact Katie Maginess to enroll today at 470-445-3150 or [email protected]. https://lnkd.in/gstw72rc

This week, a measure which would help establish a level playing field with short-term rentals by ensuring they pay the appropriate TOT and comply with local ordinances passed its first committee in a unanimous vote. Read more: https://lnkd.in/giMKF_bC

There’s a new version of PCI DSS requiring businesses to comply starting this month—noncompliance will mean additional penalties! Do you know if your business is ready? The experts at benefit partner Merchant Advocate can ensure you stay compliant and provide a FREE analysis of your merchant account to uncover any hidden fees or inflated rates. Get started at:??https://lnkd.in/gYJvC24j

Join CHLA Advocacy Director, Alexander Rossitto, and CHLA Board Member and Chair of the AAHOA Independent Hoteliers Committee, Vipul Dayal, for an insightful webinar on the latest advocacy efforts and legislative updates impacting independent hotels. Wednesday, March 19, 2025 11:00 – 11:45 AM PT Virtual – Register now! (Scan the QR code in the image)

Welcome to new CHLA members Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa, Aloft Hotels Mountain View and Ramada by Wyndham Marina!

Maximize your hotel’s peak season success! Join CHLA partner, SiteMinder's, upcoming webinar to unlock insights from 125 million reservations—helping you drive more bookings, optimize rates, and boost revenue this peak season. -Discover which booking channels deliver the most value -Identify trends in traveler behavior to refine your strategy -Use real data to stay ahead of market shifts Register now:?https://bit.ly/4bUkKml

Governor Gavin Newsom has extended the suspension of laws classifying long-term?hotel?guests as tenants in Los Angeles County until July 1, allowing?hotels to continue sheltering wildfire evacuees. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gu-R5Bru

Welcome to our new member, Samsotech International! Samsotech is a global provider of integrated technology solutions, specializing in Passport/ID Readers, easyKIOSK, and contactless Mobile solutions all designed to automate and streamline the check-in process. Learn more: https://samsotech-id.com/

Join us in Los Angeles, May 5-7 for Meet the Money? 2025 and connect with hotel developers, owners, lenders, investors and brands! Don’t miss your chance to network, learn, and drive deals forward! Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gtTYFtuK

We want to hear from you! Apply today to share your expertise with our members at the 2025 AAHOA CHLA Southern California Hotelier Conference & Trade Show. Submit your speaker proposal at:?https://lnkd.in/gyi83QK2