NEWS BRIEFS Happenings From Around the Industry
Seeking Nominations for Hospitality Heroes
It’s well known that Oregon’s hospitality industry is brimming with outstanding individuals who go above and beyond, raising the bar for excellence in performance, service and commitment to the industry. The ORLA Hospitality Industry Awards seek to recognize these outstanding individuals and organizations who truly exemplify Oregon hospitality. Nominations can be submitted by anyone in the industry or self-applied. If you have a hospitality hero you’d like to recognize, please take a minute to nominate them and help share their story. Go to OregonRLA.org/nominate to submit your nomination.
Operators Made Powerful Impact in DC
Introducing the World to Oregon
Later this month, the State of Oregon will be featured on a global scale as the host of the World Athletics Championships–Oregon22 at the University of Oregon in Eugene. From July 15–24, worldrenowned athletes, coaches, and spectators from around the world will get to experience the magic of the place we call home. This presents a unique opportunity to highlight our state on a global scale and show the extraordinary hospitality of our home state. Businesses around the state are invited to join us in saying “Hello, World. Meet Oregon.” with collateral that shows the world there is a reason this event is in Oregon and we’re proud to host. Ask your DMO or Chamber for free collaterals or visit Industry.traveloregon.com for more information.
More than 500 operators and state restaurant association leaders pressed Congress to pass the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (EWEA), replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and reinstate the Employee Retention Tax Credit at the Public Affairs Conference in Washington, D.C. this past May. Former House Speaker John Boehner, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA), House Republican Whip, and Anna Palmer, best-selling author and founder/CEO of Punchbowl News shared insight into today’s political climate, stressed the importance of engaging with members of Congress in D.C., and at home, and shed light on challenges and opportunities facing political parties this election year. The restaurant industry showed up in force with a unified voice that was echoed in hundreds of congressional meetings and through nearly 10,000 letters urging members of Congress to support the EWEA.
Resources for Potential Hospitality Employees
The Oregon Hospitality Foundation recently partnered with McDonald Wholesale to produce a complimentary Hospitality Resume Building Tutorial for students who want to prepare for a job search in the hospitality industry. This video resource covers important topics such as creating a personal brand, what to expect when applying for a job, how to write an effective cover letter, and how to build a resume. The tutorial was made available by the Oregon Hospitality Foundation to all ProStart educators as part of an ongoing effort to provide workforce development resources to career technical education (CTE) program partners. For more information, visit OregonRLA.org/ProStartResources.
Hotel Occupancy Data Benefit
Did you know ORLA members can access the latest hotel performance report from STR by logging in to the Member Portal on ORLA's website? Once logged in, click the Resource Library in the dropdown under Additional Resources to access industry data, reports, and other information. For hotel members, new data-providers (not currently participating in STR reporting) can receive a free Monthly Hotel Survey and a free Monthly F&B Survey pending agreement to STR terms and conditions. ORLA’s new hotel data-providers are also eligible to receive a 25% discount off their first year’s subscription to Monthly and Weekly STAR and F&B Reports. ORLA’s Allied Members are eligible for a 25% first-year discount off STR’s Hotel Review. For questions, email Membership@oregonrla.org. OregonRLA.org 45
