WSH&LA Allied Member Benefits

WSH&LA, incorporated in 1920, is a non-profit trade and professional association dedicated to ensuring the growth and success of Washington’s lodging industry. In addition to welcoming hotels, motels, inns, resorts, condominiums, bed and breakfasts, RV parks and campgrounds as members, WSH&LA encourages businesses with products and services that cater to the lodging industry to join WSH&LA as an Allied Member.

Allied Membership in WSH&LA provides numerous opportunities to grow your business and enhance your reputation with the lodging industry. WSH&LA’s Lodging Members know that Allied Members provide the products and services necessary for a cost-effective and profitable lodging establishment.

Allied Members gain access to the lodging industry and enjoy a wide range of money-saving benefits and services, including:

FREE REFERRALS
WSH&LA’s Lodging Members like doing business with companies that support their trade association. They frequently contact WSH&LA and our industry website, WSHLA.com, for referrals to Allied Members and we direct them to you.

UNLIMITED FREE ACCESS TO LODGING MEMBER DATABASE
Delivered in the form and format helpful to your marketing efforts.

FREE BUYER’S GUIDE LISTINGS AND LINKS ON WSHLA.COM
WSH&LA’s official website is where Lodging Members look for industry news and information. Our Buyer’s Guide is the one-stop resource for hoteliers when shopping for products and services they need.

INDUSTRY UPDATES & PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
Provide us with your marketing brochure or flyer and we will insert them and include your message in WSH&LA membership packets.

INFORMATIONAL ARTICLES POSTED AND RECOGNIZED ON WSHLA.COM
Author an industry relevant article for inclusion on our website. We’ll credit the author’s business and provide a direct link to the Allied Member’s website.

WSH&LA LOGO AVAILABLE FOR USE
Show your relationship and investment in WSH&LA by using our logo on your marketing materials. We will supply an electronic version of our logo at your request.

EXCLUSIVE WEBSITE FEATURED SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
On WSHLA.com and e-mail alerts, with links to your website and customized web pages targeted to WSH&LA’s Lodging Members.

EXCLUSIVE CONVENTION OPPORTUNITIES
Special rates on prime convention exhibition space and sponsorship opportunities at WSH&LA’s annual Convention, Trade Show and Golf Tournament.

VOTING RIGHTS AND REPRESENTATION
Allied Members have four voting seats on WSH&LA's Board of Directors. If you’re interested in serving, call for details.

SPECIAL MEMBERS-ONLY SAVINGS
Take advantage of special member rates on health and dental insurance and other members-only programs including WSH&LA’s Retro Program educational classes. Available classes include CPR/First Aid, Drug & Alcohol Awareness for Management, and much more. Plus, one employee from each member business is entitled to one free class per year — keep you and your staff healthy, safe and productive!

DISCOUNT AD RATES FOR WASHINGTON STATE VISITORS’ GUIDE and STAYINWASHINGTON.COM
WSH&LA publishes the annual Visitors’ Guide—the #1 vehicle for driving tourism business to Washington State. The Guide and its companion tourism website, StayInWashington.com, bring visitors to Washington and to member businesses!

LEGISLATIVE & REGULATORY REPRESENTATION
WSH&LA lobbies state and local governments and regulatory agencies and works on legal issues to promote a healthy business climate for the lodging industry. And, a strong industry means a thriving client base for Allied Members.

To find out more about taking full advantage of your Allied Membership, and for valuable industry resources and information, call toll-free (877) 906-1001 or visit WSHLA.com.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN NOW! — to become a WSH&LA Allied Member!

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