State Tourism Office in Jeopardy of Losing Funding - Call the Legislative Hotline Now!
The Washington State Senate budget proposal slashing the entire state general fund tourism budget would mean the end of the Washington State Tourism program and serious ramifications for the tourism industry. (Read more)

Your Grassroots Efforts Made An Important Difference
HB 3179 and ESSB 6424 Both Pass Out of Committee Without Raiding Lodging Tax Revenues (Read more)

Greening Washington's Lodging Industry Program
The Washington State Hotel & Lodging Association (WSH&LA), in partnership with the consulting team led by Cascadia Consulting Group, Inc. of Seattle is proudly launching its Greening Washington's Lodging Industry Program. (Read more)

WSH&LA and STR Partner
WSH&LA and STR are working together to track the lodging performance of our state so that we may better serve you, our members. (Read more)

Stop the Rising Cost of Workers Comp Premiums
Washington State workers' compensation program needs reform. An independent audit confirms that despite this year’s 7.6% average rate increase, a major part of Washington’s workers’ comp system stands a good chance of becoming insolvent in two year (Read more)

OSHA Recordkeeping Summary Must Be Posted By February 1, 2010
Most employers are required to maintain the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's 300 Logs for workplace injuries and illnesses and post their 2009 annual summary by February 1, 2010. (Read more)

Washington State Visitors’ Guide Has Won National Recognition
The 2009 Washington State Visitors’ Guide has recently been named a finalist in Min’s Editorial & Design Awards for both “Best Redesign” and “Most Improved Publication”! (Read more)

Join WSH&LA Now and Get Valuable Free Gift
WSH&LA membership brings money-saving benefits and FREE legal guide (Read more)

Washington Sales Taxes: Free Reseller Permits Replace Resale Certificates
Effective January 1, 2010, the resale certificate will be replaced with a reseller permit issued by the Washington State Department of Revenue to reduce sales tax noncompliance. (Read more)

Legal Alerts from Fisher & Phillips
H-1B Visa Petitions, Lawsuits in Federal Court, COBRA Extension, Railway Labor Act, Military FMLA Leave, OSHA, and EEOC Issues. (Read more)

Terror Alert Issued for Hotels
Federal law enforcement officials released Sept. 21 a security bulletin to police urging them to be vigilant about possible terrorist interest in attacking stadiums, entertainment complexes, and hotels. (Read more)

Fiscal Year 2010 Federal Per Diem Rates
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has announced new Fiscal Year 2010 federal per diem rates, which will take effect on October 1, 2009 and run through September 30, 2010. (Read more)

WSH&LA and GeoPage Announce Strategic Relationship
Hotels and hotel guests will benefit from alliance that delivers the latest “One-Stop City Guide” technology (Read more)

WSH&LA's Group Retro Program Was Created to Meet Your Needs!
Outstanding Service, Excellent Education, A Safer Workplace, and Lower Costs.....WSH&LA's Retro Program Provides Them All! (Read more)

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) Compliance Information
Web links to direct our members to PCI DSS compliance information. As this is a serious and complex matter, we encourage all lodging businesses to work to ensure compliance standards are being met. (Read more)

Hospitality's Strongest Internet Recruiting Tool Costs Members 20% Less!
Members receive a 20% discount on a wide variety of products offered by Hcareers. (Read more)

Members Can Get Fast, Focused Research on AH&LA Information Center
Leverage your membership and take advantage of a great resource for answers to your hospitality questions! (Read more)