Meet the Money® 2023

Meet the Money® is the Goldilocks of National Hotel Finance & Investment Conferences – big enough to attract the industry leaders you want to meet with, and small enough to create a friendly and approachable environment for one-on-one networking between speakers, sponsors and attendees.

For more than 30 years, Meet the Money has been a great venue for connecting hotel owners, developers, investors, advisors, consultants, brands, lenders and “unconventional” capital sources, and for finding the silver lining in distress.

Please join us in Los Angeles with about 350 industry leaders for three days of networking, deal-making, and high-level discussions.

Join us this year!

2023 Southern California Hotel Conference & Trade Show

CHLA and AAHOA have partnered to bring the largest one-day conference and trade show in Southern California to San Diego. Each year over 450 hoteliers attend this special event to get educated on a variety of industry topics and to attend the trade show to see and buy the latest new products and services.

Watch the video below for a recap of our 2022 Southern California Hotel Conference & Trade Show.

2023 Northern California Hotel Conference & Trade Show

This September, CHLA and AAHOA will hold the annual Northern California Hotel Conference & Trade Show at the Doubletree San Jose. This successful one-day conference and trade show includes educational sessions, lunch with a general session, and an industry-leading trade show.

Watch the video below for a recap of our 2022 Hotel Conferences in Los Angeles and San Jose.

2023 Greater Los Angeles Area Hotel Conference & Trade Show

This August, CHLA and AAHOA will hold the Greater Los Angeles Area Hotel Conference & Trade Show at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport. This successful one-day conference and trade show includes educational sessions, lunch with a general session, and an industry-leading trade show.

Watch the video below for a recap of our 2022 Hotel Conferences in Los Angeles and San Jose.

AHLA On The Road – California Hotel Conference: San Francisco powered by CHLA & AHLA

• Network with local hoteliers and industry leaders
• Learn the latest recruitment practices from experts
• Hear VIP speakers including elected officials and tourism executives
• Get policy updates on issues impacting your hotel
• Discover local hotel market data trends and forecasts
• Attend a complimentary networking reception with appetizers and drinks

2023 SAFE Conference

The 2023 SAFE Conference will highlight education focusing on security, legal and operational topics. All hoteliers are invited to attend especially safety and security directors, owners, general managers, front desk personnel and other hospitality industry professionals who job function is operations or safety.

Industry vendors can highlight their products and services, and have the opportunity for meeting with SAFE attendees. This conference was planned by industry security professionals for industry security professionals.

2023 InnSpire Conference & Marketplace

Join innkeepers, hotel managers, industry vendors and expert speakers as we come together for three days of education, networking and fun. Attend Sunday’s opening general session and then meet our exhibitors during our opening happy hour reception in the marketplace. Check items off your shopping list during Monday’s marketplace shopping time. Take advantage of meals and breaks to network with your fellow innkeepers and hoteliers. Take the night off and join us as we explore Walnut Creek with our Dine Around dinner on Monday. With over a dozen educational sessions planned, including our always-popular round table sessions, there’s a session for everyone – so bring your staff and make the most of this once-a-year event! Get full details at InnSpireConference.com.

2022 SAFE Seminar

In the wake of a global pandemic, guests, employees and communities demand hoteliers offer the very best in health, safety and security measures. CHLA’s SAFE Seminar is a must-attend event which promises to update participants on active shooter procedures and essential de-escalation techniques. SAFE is planned by hotel security professionals for hotel security professionals. Our seminar will feature critical updates about best practices, protecting facilities, and alleviating workplace tensions – all key to hosting a safe and secure environment. Attendees will also receive the Lodging Security Officer Program for free and be able to get their Certified Lodging Security Officer (CLSO) certification! 

DHS Active Shooter    HSIN Basic Fact Sheet

SAFE PowerPoint   NCRIC Private Sector Program Fact Sheet

2022 Crystal Ball Conference

California hotels are recovering as guests, employees and events re-embrace travel. We, however, are not recovered. How long it takes to return to pre-pandemic levels depends on the decisions of owners, brands and general managers like you. It also depends on lessons learned from this health and financial crisis. The California Hotel & Lodging Association welcomes your participation in the exclusive Crystal Ball 2022 conference that will explore recovery strategies for California properties, the pandemic’s long-term impact on travel and how emboldened legislative and regulatory bodies may be. Meet with fellow engaged hoteliers, management companies and owners to learn how hospitality is being reshaped and restored. Crystal Ball 2022 is a must-attend for the critical knowledge and insights that will define the future of California hotels.

A followup from the 2022 Crystal Ball Conference

Thank you to the many hospitality professionals who made it out to this year’s Crystal Ball Conference and helped make it another great success! For those looking for information presented during the event, we are hosting a composite powerpoint of slides from this fantastic event. Thanks again for attending, we can’t wait to see you again next year!

Take a look at Past Crystal Ball Conferences.

Conference Fees:

• Hotel Attendees – $499 CHLA Members / $699 Non-members

Sponsorship Opportunities:

• $2,400 – Vendor attendance includes sponsor logo on the website, in the program, attendee mailing list, flyer in the attendee packet, and a speaker introduction, based on availability.

Other sponsorships available:

• $1,000 – Break Sponsor
• $3,000 – Lunch Sponsor
• $5,000 – Dinner Sponsor
• In-Kind – Attendee Gift
• In-Kind – Sponsor a Wine Tasting Experience

Contact Jennifer Flohr at jennifer@calodging.com with any questions. We are open to new and creative customized sponsorships.

2022 Greater Los Angeles Area Hotel Conference & Trade Show

This May, CHLA and AAHOA will hold the Greater Los Angeles Area Hotel Conference & Trade Show at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport. This successful one-day conference and trade show includes educational sessions, lunch with a general session, and an industry-leading trade show.

Watch the video for a recap of our 2021 Northern California event.

2022 Northern California Hotel Conference & Trade Show

This May, CHLA and AAHOA will hold the annual Northern California Hotel Conference & Trade Show at the Doubletree San Jose. This successful one-day conference and trade show includes educational sessions, lunch with a general session, and an industry-leading trade show. 

Watch the video for a recap of our 2021 event.

2022 Southern California Hotel Conference & Trade Show

CHLA and AAHOA have partnered to bring the largest one-day conference and trade show in Southern California to the Town and Country Resort in San Diego. Each year over 450 hoteliers attend this special event to get educated on a variety of industry topics and to attend the trade show to see and buy the latest new products and services.