Why “Doing More with Less” is not forever – and what can you do about it

Many technologies endeavor to help hotels overcome the current challenges with the labor market by doing more with less. But is “Doing More with Less” here to stay? It’s unlikely. In this webinar, we will discuss how to ensure the technologies you choose today are here to stay and how to ensure you are proactive in empowering employees and helping them feel secure in their jobs.

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How to find Seasonal Staff, Housing, and Endless Resources

Staffing has turned into one of – if not the biggest – issue facing California’s lodging industry.  The California Lodging Association is proud to present its members with a real solution to a major problem.

Join Keith Pabian and Carly Eglin from Seasonal Connect as they discuss utilizing Seasonal Connect as a solution to these and other major seasonal issues and problems.  They will discuss the staffing challenges facing California’s hospitality industry, trends, best practices, and solutions.  They will then discuss Seasonal Connect, demo the platform, and offer an exclusive discount for the California Lodging Association’s members.  This webinar and opportunity are not to be missed!

Come learn about the seasonal staffing and operational resource that is helping organizations in California and across the country! 

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How to Save Money, Save the Planet, While Thrilling Guests

The banning of single use plastic shower bottles by the California legislature, under Assembly Bill 1162, means lodging establishments must be compliant as early as 2023. In this webinar, you’ll learn about planning a waste reduction program that can help your lodging establishment avoid fines, protect the environment, preserve natural resources, and reduce costs.

Register for this free webinar to learn:

• How one organization has worked with over 4000 hotels to save over $100 million dollars through a waste reduction program
• How you can improve guest satisfaction with the high quality natural personal care amenities
• How you can save money, save the planet, while thrilling guests

Eliminate the Risk — Sanitize High-Contact Surfaces Better, Faster & Cheaper

Sanitization tasks at hotels and restaurants now require more time, labor and attention to detail than ever before. In this free webinar, you’ll learn how implementing portable UV-C disinfection technology can help in reducing the transmission of viruses from surfaces at your hotel, restaurant or lodging establishment.

Register for this free webinar to get insights on how UV-C technology can :

• Sanitize high-contact surfaces more efficiently
• Reduce labor time required for cleaning
• Improve guest and staff trust
• Set the standard for safety and guest experience

Easy Solutions to Help you Hire and Retain the Right Talent – A CHLA Partner Webinar

In today’s job market with the crippling labor shortage, employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. They demand health care incentives that address their mental and physical health and are affordable, trustworthy and convenient. By including incentives such as telehealth and at-home diagnostics in your hiring plan, you’re more likely to attract and retain the right talent for your business. And that makes good business sense for everyone.

Here is what we’re seeing:

• 30% increase in depression since 2020
• 70% of all physical and mental health decisions depend on diagnostic tests
• 80% reduction in health screenings since March 2020
• 50% of people say they are not seeking medical care when they need it … even fewer seek care for mental health
• 55% of US counties have no psychiatrist

Join us for this webinar as we explore some easy, affordable solutions to help you add value to your benefits package

Reducing Employer Risk: How to Safely Request and Store Employee Vaccination Information in the New COVID Landscape

As California continues to open, organizations are putting together policies and procedures for how they will, and to what extent, require employees to get vaccinated and show proof. Employers need to prepare themselves for rapidly evolving laws and regulations and protect themselves against HIPAA/HITECH violations.

Join us as we provide guidance on how to safely request, store, and manage the vaccination status of your employees within your organization. We will include information on the newest EEOC guidance regarding employer mandated vaccinations, and how to reduce liability for businesses.

CHLA members who work with MedExpert to store employee vaccination information can receive a 10% discount using code “CHLA21”. Members with 10 employees or less can access the service for free. To sign up visit covid.medexperthealth.com

Santa Barbara County Human Trafficking Update

CHLA invites you to join us and the Santa Barbara County Human Trafficking Task Force for an in depth look at human trafficking in Santa Barbara County. This webinar will be presented via Zoom so you can meet local law enforcement and get your questions answered.  Human trafficking will be defined and how to identify vulnerabilities for individuals at risk for human trafficking will be explained. Indicators of human trafficking and the process for reporting it will be described by law enforcement. This session meets the legally required human trafficking training criteria.

Please note this training is for Santa Barbara County hoteliers only.

Property Taxes in a COVID-Impacted Hotel World

An informative webinar around COVID’s impact on Property Taxes for lodging properties in California

• Navigating the California Property Tax System
• Prop 13 and Prop 8 Appeals as a method towards obtaining property tax savings
• Calamity Assessment Appeals for potential savings – an unproven opportunity for relief
• Appraisal of Lodging Properties – Cost, Market and Income Approaches
• Other avenues for Property Tax Savings in California
  • Direct Assessments
  • Cap Ex vs. Deferred Maintenance
  • Cost Seg for Property Taxes on New Construction

Members Free | Nonmembers $149.00

Rehiring and Attracting Employees Post-COVID

California is opening back up and employers need to attract and hire team members during a national employee shortage. Employers need to offer what employees want to attract people to come back to work. Join us as we explore what you should consider when attracting potential new hires, rehiring former employees, and how to understand the current state of employee benefits.

Navigating employee shortages and regulations are always a challenge, but even more so with the pandemic. Fisher Phillips will share legal hazards to watch for during the hiring and rehiring process especially in light of the Recall + Retention Law. Additionally, Petra Risk Solutions will share their interpretation of the ‘state of employee health benefits in California’ and what trends are they seeing. Finally, UnitedHealth Care will share healthcare benefit options you can offer to attract employees and rebuild a strong business. 

Free for Members | $129 for Nonmembers

COVID-19 Update for Meeting Guidance and the NEW Employee Recall Law

Effective April 15th, California hotels are allowed to host meetings and events with attendance limits according to their county’s classification under the Blueprint for a Safer Economy. In this latest session, Lynn Mohrfeld, CAE, CHLA’s President + CEO, brings you the latest information about the changes, policy forecasts, and general operations information. Additionally, attendees will learn about the recall law that was just passed last week and information on vaccination rates, COVID-19 cases, and testing protocols that affect operational capacities under the state’s Blueprint Activity & Business Tiers Chart. 

Hotel Recovery for Cannabis-Serving Destinations: Opportunities for California’s Hotel and Lodging Industry

Are you curious about the emerging segment of cannabis-related travel and tourism? 

Join Brian Applegarth for a 60-minute presentation custom-curated for the members of the California Hotel and Lodging Association. CHLA Members will learn about the ‘cannabis-motivated traveler’ and how to translate this understanding into increased revenues. Learn how to differentiate your brand through cannabis-related strategies. 

All registered attendees will receive:

• Hotel toolkit that includes information about state laws, tips & tricks, and turn key revenue opportunities
• Public facing data reports​​​​​​

Optimizing Your Partnership with Airbnb

In today’s travel landscape it is rare for a property to NOT work with at least one OTA (online travel agency). OTAs give your property additional exposure beyond your website, can put you in front of customers that might not have found you otherwise, and (believe-it-or-not) can be profitable for your business when done right! At ThinkReservations, we’ve learned a bunch of Tips-and-Tricks, along with some Dos-and-Don’ts, to make your listings stand out from the competition on Airbnb. If you’ve been on the fence about using Airbnb, or just want to learn how to optimize your existing relationship, this webinar is for you!

Free for Members | $149 for Non-members