New Year, New Laws Webinar

It is important that hoteliers stay informed of the latest labor and employment laws that will affect employers in 2024. Marking a year of unprecedented legislative activity, dozens of bills were signed into law including increases to paid sick leave requirements, new leave entitlements, workplace violence prevention requirements, rehire obligations for displaced workers, and more. Join Fisher Phillips Partner, Jeffrey Thurrell, as he unpacks the new California legislation that will shape the employer landscape in 2024 and beyond.

• SB 616 – Paid Sick Days – Increases paid sick days and increased accrual caps.
• SB 848 – Leave for Reproductive Loss – Allows employees to take up to 5 days of leave for a “reproductive loss event”.
• SB 553 – Workplace Violence – Requires employers to adopt workplace violence prevention plans and comply with recordkeeping and training requirements. 
• SB 700 – Cannabis Use – Makes it unlawful for employers to request information from applicants regarding prior use of cannabis.
• SB 476 – Food Handler Cards – Establishes guidelines for employers regarding food handling cards.

This webinar is essential for anyone who handles employee complaints, manages employees, or makes decisions impacting the workplace

2024 Northern California Hotel Conference & Trade Show

CHLA and AAHOA have teamed up to bring the largest one-day conference and trade show to Northern California. Each year, hundreds of passionate hoteliers gather for this exceptional event. Education sessions in the morning bring valuable insights on a multitude of industry topics. The day concludes with a trade show and networking opportunities that allows attendees to explore the latest innovations along with vendors key to a hotelier’s success.

Pre-Registration is now closed. We will be accepting walk-ins for this event. Please plan to arrive around 8:30am on Thursday, May 23^rd to register on site. Thank you!

Schedule:

9:00 – 9:45 a.m. – Concurrent Education Sessions
10:00 – 10:45 a.m. – Concurrent Education Sessions
11:00 – 11:45 a.m. – Concurrent Education Sessions
11:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. – Exhibitor Setup in the Trade Show
12:00 – 1:15 p.m. – Lunch with General Session
1:30 – 4:30 p.m. – Trade Show
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. – Reception in the Trade Show
4:30 p.m. – AAHOA Business Meeting & Dinner

Take a look at last year’s Northern California Hotel Conference & Trade Show event.

2024 Southern California Hotel Conference & Trade Show

CHLA and AAHOA have teamed up to bring the largest one-day conference and trade show to Southern California. Each year, hundreds of passionate hoteliers gather for this exceptional event. Education sessions in the morning bring valuable insights on a multitude of industry topics. The day concludes with a trade show and networking opportunities that allows attendees to explore the latest innovations along with vendors key to a hotelier’s success.

Schedule:

9:00 – 9:45 a.m. – Concurrent Education Sessions
10:00 – 10:45 a.m. – Concurrent Education Sessions
11:00 – 11:45 a.m. – Concurrent Education Sessions
11:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. – Exhibitor Setup in the Trade Show
12:00 – 1:15 p.m. – Lunch with General Session
1:30 – 4:30 p.m. – Trade Show
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. – Reception in the Trade Show
4:30 p.m. – AAHOA Business Meeting & Dinner

Take a look at last year’s Southern California Hotel Conference & Trade Show event.

2024 California Hotel & Lodging Legislative Action Summit

The California Hotel & Lodging Legislative Action Summit is a unique legislative outreach and communication event produced by the California Hotel & Lodging Association. Each year, CHLA members from around the state gather in Sacramento for presentations on legislative and regulatory issues and visit with their local assembly members and senators to discuss key policy measures.

This event provides those individuals and companies who work with and support California’s lodging industry, a way to help increase the influence of the lodging industry on policy makers. Summit activities include a Legislative Issues Briefing on the most significant topics affecting California’s lodging industry, national updates from AHLA and AAHOA, and virtual lobbying sessions with legislators and their staff.

Accommodations

The room block at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento has sold out. Below are alternative options for lodging nearby.

Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown
300 J Street,
Sacramento, California 95814

AC Hotel by Marriott Sacramento
905 7th St,
Sacramento, CA 95814

Hotel Med Park, Ascend Hotel Collection
2356 Stockton Blvd,
Sacramento, CA 95817

Orange County Corporate Security Symposium

Please join your private and public sector colleagues at the Orange County Corporate Security Symposium on February 8, 2024. The Orange County Corporate Security Symposium is open to personnel in the private sector, state, and local government, as well as personnel supporting the homeland security mission. The Orange County Corporate Security Symposium will feature speakers from the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation, other U.S. Government entities, state, and local agencies, as well as the private sector. Speakers at this day-long event will address a wide range of homeland security topics including: Insider Threats Indicators; Workplace Violence, Prevention, Preparedness, and Threat Assessment; The Power of Collaboration: Intelligence and Information Sharing; Foreign Malign Influence; Economic Espionage and Counterintelligence from a Corporate Standpoint; Artificial Intelligence – The Next Digital Frontier; and Security Considerations for Foreign and Domestic Travel.

Attendance is free; however, pre-registration is mandatory. Walk-ins will NOT be admitted.

Helping Young Professionals Evolve (HYPE)

Join AAHOA in the vibrant city of New Orleans for the launch of AAHOA’s newest and most exciting initiative, Helping Young Professionals Evolve (HYPE), hosted at Harrah’s. This groundbreaking event marks the inception of a platform dedicated to empowering and nurturing the next generation of professionals in the hospitality industry.

Led by the dynamic duo of Dylan Patel and Tanmay Patel, the Young Professionals Director and esteemed members of the YP Committee, this inaugural event promises an immersive experience designed to elevate, educate, and empower young professionals in the field.

Prepare to be inspired as HYPE sets the stage for growth, learning, and invaluable networking opportunities, all against the backdrop of the vibrant city of New Orleans. Don’t miss this chance to be a part of history in the making and chart your course toward a successful career in the hospitality industry with HYPE at Harrah’s in New Orleans!

2024 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 San Francisco 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.

Attendee Registration     Exhibitor Registration

 Aspiring Innkeeper Registration