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Throughout the trying times of the pandemic, these outstanding people persevered, exemplifying what California hospitality is all about.
Lynn S. Mohrfeld, President and CEO of CHLA
Twenty years ago, aspiring hoteliers had few opportunities to learn about or enter the hospitality industry in the early part of their careers. Now, thanks to the Hospitality Foundation, doors to enter the hospitality industry have been opened for people that come from all walks of life. I am proud of my family’s role in that process and encourage all hoteliers to look for opportunities to help make our industry inclusive and accessible to the students who will shape the future of our industry.
Jon Handlery, President of Handlery Hotels
The Handlery family has made, and continues to make, incredible contributions to help aspiring students become hospitality professionals. So, on behalf of the decades of scholarship recipients that have been supported by the Handlery family’s contributions, thank you.
Michael Pace, CHLA Hospitality Foundation Chair
Our hotels, our employees and our guests have been safe throughout 2020 because we worked quickly and closely with health experts and state leadership. We can lead California’s economic recovery and meet the world’s pent-up demand for regular travel in the coming years through our continued vigilance of health safety and delivery of outstanding hospitality.
Bijal Patel, returning chair of CHLA’s board
“Each winner has demonstrated sustained excellence and a passion for hospitality that inspires all of us, especially this year. Our heartfelt congratulations and thanks to every participant who daily makes the California lodging experience the best in the world.”
Lynn S. Mohrfeld, President & CEO of CHLA
This year, our industry was shaken to its core, but we will recover and, in that recovery, it is more important than ever to support our hospitality students. These scholarships represent an investment in our recovery, they represent a belief in these students and an investment in the future of lodging.
Michael Pace, CHLA Hospitality Foundation Chair
Don’t be afraid of this environment, this absolutely too shall pass, and our industry is going to come back stronger, better and more innovative than ever.
Raul Leal, CEO of Virgin Hotels
I challenge all hoteliers to give and invest in our students who will be future leaders of our industry. The Handlery family is proud to support the Hospitality Foundation and its outstanding scholarship program and has been involved with CHLA for over 60 years.
Jon Handlery, President, Handlery Hotels
The Handlery Foundation has demonstrated its commitment to the future of our industry, and the importance of educational opportunities for hospitality professionals.
CH&LAEF President, Candace Savage of USA TODAY
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CH&LA Statement on San Diego City Council Short-Term Rental Vote

SACRAMENTO, CA. – Aug. 2, 2018 – The California Hotel & Lodging Association issued the following statement about the San Diego City Council vote on short-term rental ordinance:  “We applaud the City Council’s affirmation of its decision to provide citizens of San Diego with strong safeguards that protect neighborhoods, provide access to housing and ensure local hospitality jobs,” said Lynn Mohrfeld, President and CEO, California Hotel & Lodging Association.  “We encourage the Mayor to adopt and sign the measure as soon as possible so San Diego can reduce the negative impact short-term

California Hotel & Lodging Association Education Foundation Awards Nearly $20,000 in Scholarships & Industry Support

Sacramento, Calif. – The California Hotel & Lodging Association Education Foundation (CH&LAEF) is honored to grant nearly $20,000 in scholarships to this year’s award recipients. Applications were received from students representing colleges from throughout the state. While there were many qualified applicants, the selected recipients are exemplary students, most of whom are already working in hospitality and will become assets to the industry.   President and CEO of CH&LA, Lynn S. Mohrfeld, CAE said, “We are proud to support our industry by providing financial resources for future

California Hotel & Lodging Association Honored for Excellence in Events and Fundraising

Sacramento, CA – The California Hotel & Lodging Association (CH&LA) is the recipient of the International Society of Hotel Association Executives (ISHAE) 2015 Award of Excellence for Events and Fundraising. The award honored CH&LA for hosting the Hotel Owner Conference this past June which experienced a dramatic increase in attendance, industry visibility and net profitability for CH&LA. The ISHAE Awards of Excellence were presented on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, during the 29th annual ISHAE Winter Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. Jennifer Flohr, Sr. Vice President accepted the

California Hotel & Lodging Association Announces 2016 Board of Directors

San Diego, California - The California Hotel & Lodging Association (CH&LA) elected its 2016 Board of Directors at its annual meeting this past Thursday, November 19 at the US Grant Hotel in San Diego. The 2016 chair will be Tom Klein of the Fairmont San Francisco. In addition, the elected officers for the 2016 Board of Directors were announced as Richard Hill, Sheraton Grand Sacramento (Vice Chair); Elvin Lai, Ocean Park Inn (Secretary/Treasurer); and Terri Haack, Terranea Resort (Immediate Past Chair).  Other members of the Executive Committee include René Boskoff, Monterey Marriott (Chair

CH&LA’s Jennifer Flohr Honored with Meeting Planner of the Year Award

CH&LA’s Senior Vice President Jennifer Flohr honored with Meeting Planner of the Year Award from the Sacramento/Sierra Nevada Chapter of Meeting Professionals InternationalSacramento, CA -- The Sacramento/Sierra Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPISSN) has announced that Jennifer Flohr, CAE, CMP, Senior Vice President for the California Hotel & Lodging Association (CH&LA) has received the 2015 Meeting Planner of the Year award. The award was presented during today’s MPISSN luncheon at The Center at 2300 in Sacramento. The MPISSN Chapter is dedicated to the growth,

California Hotel & Lodging Association Honored for Excellence in Communications

Contact: Danny Friedman FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 916.554.2677 December 11, 2014 SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Hotel & Lodging Association is the recipient of the International Society of Hotel Association Executives (ISHAE) 2014 Award of Excellence for communications.  The ISHAE Awards of Excellence were presented last week during at the 28th annual ISHAE Winter Conference in Carefree, Arizona. Jennifer Flohr, Sr. Vice President accepted the award on behalf of CH&LA for its magazine, California Lodging News. “Congratulations to CH&LA’s team for winning the ISHAE Award for

California Hotel & Lodging Association Announces 2015 Board of Directors

San Francisco, Calif. - The California Hotel & Lodging Association (CH&LA) elected its 2015 Board of Directors at its annual meeting this Friday, November 21 at the Westin St. Francis in San Francisco. The 2015 chair will be Terri Haack of Terranea Resort. In addition, the elected officers for the 2015 Executive Committee were announced as Tom Klein, The Fairmont San Francisco (Vice Chair); Richard Hill, Sheraton Grand Sacramento (Secretary/Treasurer); and Bimal Patel, CHA, Concept Hotels (Immediate Past Chair).  Other members of the Executive Committee include René Boskoff, Monterey

California Hotel & Lodging Association Announces 2014 Stars of the Industry Award Winners

San Francisco, Calif. – The California Hotel & Lodging Association announced their 2014 Stars of the Industry award winners this past Friday at the Westin St. Francis hotel in San Francisco. The annual Stars of the Industry awards, presented by USA TODAY, are given out to honor lodging employees and properties that best symbolize the quality service of the industry. The 2014 awards were given out for five property and six individual categories, as well as one industry supplier category. Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year: Georgia Kinkead, Front Desk Agent - Glorietta Bay Inn,

Jennifer Flohr Officially Begins Term as Meeting Professionals International Chapter President

California Hotel & Lodging Association’s Senior Vice President Ascends to Leadership Role for Sacramento/Sierra Nevada ChapterSacramento, Calif. -- Jennifer Flohr, CMP, CAE of the California Hotel & Lodging Association (CH&LA)  has officially began her term on July 1stafter being sworn in at the Sacramento/Sierra Nevada Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPISSN)  Annual Gala to become the 2014-15 chapter president. The gala was attended by close to 200 industry professionals and was graciously hosted by the Lions Gate

California Hotel & Lodging Association Members Recognized at National AH&LA Stars of the Industry Awards

Washington, D.C. – Three California properties were awarded AH&LA Achievement Awards by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), as part of the annual Stars of the Industry Awards.  These awards, awarded annually since 1966, distinguish individual hotels that have developed outstanding programs, events, and campaigns.  Winners were chosen in the categories of Community Service, Special Events, Guest Relations, Good Earthkeeping, and Technology Innovation. The winner of the Guest Relations award in the small property category is the Glorietta Bay Inn in Coronado, California.  The

Bimal Patel and Terri Haack Elected to AH&LA Board of Directors

California Hotel & Lodging Association Members Elected to Nationally Represent California Lodging IndustrySACRAMENTO, CA - The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA)  has elected Bimal Patel, CHA and Terri Haack to its Board of Directors.  Patel, partner with Concept Hotel Group in Menlo Park, will be representing Partner State Associations. Haack, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of the Terranea Resort, Destination Hotels & Resorts in Rancho Palos Verdes will be an independent representative and will also sit on the AH&LA Executive Committee. As

Lynn Mohrfeld, CAE Elected as At-Large Director for the U.S. Travel Association

The U.S. Travel Association  has elected California Hotel & Lodging Association  President and CEO, Lynn Mohrfeld, CAE as an At-Large Director for the Board of Directors for the 2014-2016 term. Mohrfeld joins the Board with five other newly elected At-Large Directors, two of which are also from California.  Mohrfeld’s first meeting as an At-Large Director will be during the Destination Capitol Hill event on February 28, 2014 in Washington D.C. U.S. Travel is a unique national organization that leverages the collective strength of

California Hotel & Lodging Association Elects New Members to Board of Directors

Indian Wells, Calif. - The California Hotel & Lodging Association  (CH&LA) elected its 2014 Board of Directors at today’s annual meeting at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort and Spa in Palm Springs. The nominating committee presented six candidates for consideration to the Board of Directors, who subsequently elected all nominees. Those joining the CH&LA Board of Directors include Laurenne Douglas, Director of Operations for Pacific Plaza Hotels; Paul Gibbs, CHA, General Manager of the Crowne Plaza LAX; Hee Won Lim, General Manager of the Pacific Palms Resort;

Luis C. Barrios is Inducted into the California Hotel & Lodging Association Hall of Fame

Indian Wells, Calif. - The California Hotel & Lodging Association (CH&LA)  inducted Luis C. Barrios, General Manager of the Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel in San Diego, into the CH&LA Hall of Fame today at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa. The Hall of Fame award is CH&LA’s most prestigious honor, presented to California hoteliers or industry executives recognized for outstanding contributions of leadership, service, and professionalism to the California lodging industry and the community at large. Luis Barrios is the 25th recipient of the CH&LA Hall of

California Hotel & Lodging Association Recognizes California Recipients of National Foundation Awards

California Hotel & Lodging Association’s (CH&LA) national affiliate, American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AH&LEF) has distributed a total of $43,000 in scholarship awards to 25 California students at seven different hospitality programs: Narine Bagdasayyan - California State Polytechnic University Pomona Mark Botieff - California State Polytechnic University Pomona Jason Cervantes - California State University of Long Beach Venna Chu - California State Polytechnic University Pomona Michelle Dang - City College of San Francisco Felicia Doubek - University of San

California Hotel & Lodging Association Announces Safety & Training Program

Grant Awarded to Fund Hotel Housekeeping Research and Outreach EffortsSacramento, CA – Coinciding with International Housekeepers Week, the California Hotel & Lodging Association (CH&LA) today announced the commencement of a project to improve safety and training of hotel housekeepers.  This effort is a pro-active approach to introduce both management and employees to practiced safety and training processes and techniques. “We firmly believe education is the path to reduce injuries among hotel housekeepers,” said Lynn Mohrfeld, CAE, President & CEO of CH&LA.  “Our goal is for this year-

California Tourism Safety & Security Conference

Protecting Visitors and VenuesThe California Hotel & Lodging Association  is holding its 14th annual California Tourism Safety & Security Conference  at the Marriot Newport Beach Hotel & Spa on September 17, 2013. With a diverse audience, and a unique blend of nuts and bolts training content and networking, this annual conference has grown to be the largest of its kind in the nation.  This year’s conference features an Active Shooter Prevention & Response educational session

California Hotel & Lodging Association Members Recognized at National AH&LA Stars of the Industry Awards

Denver, CO – Two California nominees were announced as award recipients at the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s (AH&LA) Stars of the Industry Awards. Jim Catlett, from the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa in Ojai, California, was awarded the 2013 Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year Award, Large Property Category and Marissa Edwards, Terranea Resort, was awarded the 2013 WIL Connect Leader of the Year award. The Stars of the Industry awards were presented during the AH&LA Summer Summit held at the Brown Palace Hotel & Spa in Denver, Colorado on June 19.  Jim Catlett and Marissa Edwards

California Hotel & Lodging Association Honored for Outstanding Leadership and Growth

Denver, Colorado - The California Hotel & Lodging Association  (CH&LA) is the recipient of the Chair’s Cup award for outstanding performance in membership development for 2012.  The Chair’s Cup awards were presented during the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) Summer Summit in Denver, Colorado.  Lynn Mohrfeld accepted the award on behalf of CH&LA's sales team which includes Ellen Anderson, Jason Kilpatrick and Jenai Wyatt. “Congratulations to CH&LA’s team for winning the Chair’s Cup Award.  Their expertise in the lodging industry is evident by

California Hotel & Lodging Association Board Member David Britton, CHA, is Honored with State Leadership Award

Washington, D.C. - The American Hotel & Lodging Association  announced the winners of the 2013 State Leadership Awards at their annual Legislative Action Summit. David Britton, CHA, General Manager of the Holiday Inn Torrance was honored with the award for the State of California. The State Leadership Awards were created in 1998 to honor standout members within each partner state of AH&LA who help implement and strengthen programs. Britton re-joined the Board of Directors of the California Hotel & Lodging Association  in

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