“Sometimes the simplest things are the most profound. My job is to bring out in people & what they wouldn’t dare do themselves“
Northern California Hotel Conference & Trade Show
Jennifer Jividen, from Infiniti HR presented her session on Pooling Power: Buying Big No Matter Your Size.
Greater Los Angeles Area Hotel Conference & Trade Show
Know Your A.I. to Shape Your Guest Engagement was presented by
Craig Carbonniere, Senior Director, Milestone Inc. In this session, he discussed how Artificial Intelligence...
Leveraging Governor Newsom’s Master Plan on Career Education to Boost Employment...
In a rapidly evolving job market, California’s Governor Gavin Newsom has taken a bold step forward by issuing an executive order for a Master...
California Hotel Sales Hit New Records—Up and Down
Hotel owners and operators know that the past few years have been unique economically for their business, including when properties change hands. The latest...
California Hotels Achieve High Occupancy and ADR Levels, but Further From...
California hotels achieved one of the highest occupancy and Average Daily Rate (ADR) year to date (YTD) through September. However, the state was not...
Our Time-honored Members
Below, we're proud to display our most long-standing members.
Hotel del Coronado
Coronado
130 years
Fairmont Hotel San Francisco
San Francisco
84 years
The Lodge at Pebble Beach
Pebble Beach
84 years
Pine Inn
Carmel
84...
California Hotel & Lodging Association Milestones – 130 Years
1893 – The Southern California Hotel Association began as a fraternal group for owners and operators to share ideas and socialize.
1910 – The Southern...
CHLA at 130
In 1893, Grover Cleveland was sworn in for a second term as President. California’s 1.2 million residents made it the 22nd state by population,...
Navigating the Advancements in Panic Button Technology for Enhanced Security
In the wake of new hotel worker safety ordinances and the increased focus on worker safety by hoteliers, many properties may benefit from considering...
California Considers Banning Guest Smoking in Hotel Rooms: Senate Bill 626
In recent years, the debate surrounding smoking regulations has intensified as the health risks associated with smoking have become more apparent. California, known for...
CHLA Names Jesse Geremia Executive Vice President
California hotel & lodging association welcomes a new member of executive leadership this month. Jesse Geremia, with a 20-year career in hotel and resort...
Revolutionizing the Hospitality Industry: ChatGPT’s Potential Role in Hotels
Editor’s Note: The following article was written in full by CHAT GPT-3.5 in response to the prompt, “Write a 500-word article where an interviewer...
What Makes a Great Housekeeper
Housekeeping is something that every property needs. But what makes a great housekeeper?
It’s more than simply keeping guest rooms clean and in order, and...
How Copyright Laws Apply to Hotels
Most lodging establishments engage in entertainment and communication-related activities that may involve copyrighted materials such as music, video streaming, and the internet. These activities...
The Evolving Role of Guest Rooms in the Era of Bleisure...
The changes wrought by bleisure travel for many properties begin in the guest rooms themselves.
At the Monterey Plaza Hotel, that has meant a lot...
Hotelier Profile: Sunny Patel
Sunny Patel spent much of his youth toiling at his parent’s motels, working everything from laundry to the front desk. So, it was no...
Embracing the Rise of Bleisure Travel: Adapting Hospitality Experiences to Meet...
Blesiure is a strange looking word—but in the hospitality industry, it’s one of the more important. A combination of “business” and “leisure,” it describes...
A Different Kind of Hotel “Charge”
These days, chances are high that a private car pulling up to a California hotel has something few cars had a decade ago: A...
Build a Stable Workplace, Celebrate Your Employees
In today’s competitive job market, employers are constantly seeking new and innovative ways to attract and retain talented employees. One of the most effective...