California Hotel & Lodging Association

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Recognized as one of the most influential state lodging associations throughout the country, the California Hotel & Lodging Association's mission is to protect the rights and interests of owners and operators and be their indispensable business resource. Established in 1893, to represent a burgeoning industry, CH&LA has built upon the goals and objectives first established in 1893, CH&LA continues to serve the unique interests of each segment of California's diverse lodging industry.

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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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California Hotel & Lodging Association Announces Bimal Patel, CHA as Chair of the Board of Directors

Tue, Jun 11, 2013 09:00 CET

Sacramento, CA – At the recent California Hotel & Lodging Association (CH&LA) Board of Directors meeting at the Pacific Palms Resort & Spa, Bimal Patel, CHA and Partner in Concept Hotels, was voted as Chair of the 2013 Board of Directors. Additionally, Terri Haack, Executive Vice President & Managing Director of Terranea Resort, was voted to the Vice Chair position. As a partner with Concept Hotels, Mr. Patel oversees an ever-expanding portfolio of service-oriented boutique and branded hotels in the San Francisco Bay Area and has been in multiple volunteer

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