WSH&LA is dedicated to ensuring the growth and success of Washington’s lodging industry. 2007-2008 WSH&LA membership benefits include:
LEGISLATIVE, LEGAL & REGULATORY REPRESENTATION
WSH&LA lobbies state and local governments and works on legal and regulatory issues to ensure the healthiest possible business climate for the lodging industry. WSH&LA’s e-mail updates and alerts keep members apprised of the issues and opportunities affecting the industry. In this past Legislative Session, WSH&LA successfully resolved hoteliers’ problems with the Liquor Control Board with passage of a hotel liquor license; lobbied and passed a bill increasing funding for and industry oversight of the statewide tourism marketing program; and stopped passage of a number of detrimental hotel tax bills.
AD DISCOUNTS IN THE WASHINGTON STATE VISITORS’ GUIDE and MEMBERS-ONLY BENEFITS ON WSH&LA’S CONSUMER WEBSITE StayInWashington.com
WSH&LA publishes 440,000 copies of the annual Visitors’ Guide to attract travelers to Washington State and your business. Travelers worldwide visit the Guide’s companion website, StayInWashington.com, to link to more than 1,000 lodging properties and resources. WSH&LA members get deep discounts on Visitors’ Guide ads, plus free listings on StayInWashington.com. Members who advertise in the Visitors’ Guide also receive free photo kiosks and more on StayInWashington.com.
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE GROUP RETRO PROGRAM
Recover a portion of—and even decrease—your workers’ compensation premiums, improve workplace safety and effectively manage injured-worker cases in the only retro group in Washington devoted exclusively to the lodging industry.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR A SAFER WORKPLACE
In addition to providing outstanding service, WSH&LA’s Group Retro provides educational programs aimed at decreasing on-the-job accidents and injuries. Topics include claims management, fall prevention, anger management, sexual harassment and defensive driving, and more—and WSH&LA members can take advantage of them at a discount.
HEALTH & DENTAL INSURANCE
Two comprehensive and competitively priced health and dental insurance programs, designed especially for the hospitality industry and available only to WSH&LA members, can cover groups as small as three, with employer contributions of 50% or more. Members report saving thousands of dollars annually in premiums with these WSH&LA programs!
CHOICE Rx PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT CARDS
A free benefit for WSH&LA members, that you can pass on free to your employees, the Choice Rx Cardholders get an on-the-spot discount of 10 to 35 percent on all prescription drugs at 55,000 pharmacies. One card covers the cardholder, spouse and children.
DISCOUNTED BANKCARD SERVICES
Keep more of your hard-earned money with members-only rates on credit card processing with preferred payment processor, Chase Paymentech. New to Chase Paymentech? You could save even more: for a limited time, Chase Paymentech will underwrite up to $200 of WSH&LA dues for new customers.
DISCOUNTED PRINTING SERVICES
High-quality, full-color printing of rack cards, brochures and sell sheets, plus customized promotional items such as calendars, greeting cards, pens, mugs, refrigerator magnets, door hangers and more.
SMITH TRAVEL RESEARCH (STR) INDUSTRY ANALYSIS REPORTS
STR, the recognized leader in providing accurate hotel performance information and analysis to the lodging industry, offers WSH&LA members complimentary industry surveys and deep discounts on specialized reports.
LINK WITH ALLIED MEMBERS AND SAVE
WSH&LA’s more than 100 Allied Members understand the needs and concerns of lodging operators and the industry. Next time you’re shopping for products and services, call WSH&LA or check www.wshla.com for a directory of Allied Members who, like you, have invested in the Association.
AMERICAN HOTEL & LODGING ASSOCIATION (AH&LA) MEMBERSHIP
AH&LA gives WSH&LA members representation in Washington, D.C., discounts on conferences, subscriptions to lodging magazines, research from the industry-leading Information Center, and advanced training materials. Membership in the AH&LA is included with WSH&LA membership for properties with 51 rooms or more, and is available for other WSH&LA members for a nominal fee. Contact WSH&LA for details.
To find out more about taking advantage of your membership,
and for valuable industry resources and information, call toll-free
(877) 906-1001 or click here to read our WSH&LA
Chairman’s special invitation to join.
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