ADVOCACY BRIEFS

Smarter Use of Lodging Tax Dollars: A 2% increase in local lodging tax has been in effect in Lane County since January 1, but how these new revenues will be spent is still undecided. ORLA provided testimony last fall at the Board of Commissioners meeting urging consideration of a facility that would boost the winter economy.

New Rules for Restaurants Webinar: The Federal Government is engaged in an effort to reshape rules for restaurant operations, the labor market, and the food supply chain that can have far-reaching impacts. Join the National Restaurant Association for a webinar March 30.

INDUSTRY UPDATES

ProStart Champions Awarded: 10 schools brought 12 teams to compete in the Oregon Hospitality Foundation’s statewide Oregon ProStart® Championships showcasing the hospitality industry’s future chefs and managers. Congratulations to McMinnville H.S. and Crook County H.S. taking first place in management and culinary competitions respectively. Read more.

Hotel Industry Report: AHLA published its 2023 State of the Hotel Industry report forecasting the hotel industry will surpass pre-pandemic levels of demand, nominal room revenue and state and local tax revenue. 

HEADLINES

• Food and alcohol delivery and takeout will remain mainstays in 2023
• Why ORLA opposed new reusable takeout container bill
• Post-pandemic restaurant recovery slowed by inflation, crime
• Oregon culinary students go head-to-head in a very polite food fight
• National conference picks Portland for national convention
• Crook County and McMinnville High Schools take first in Oregon ProStart Championships (ORLA)​​
• Hotels on hiring spree with better wages, benefits, flexibility​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Northwest Food Show

April 16-17, 2023 | Portland Expo
Join the thousands of foodservice industry professionals from across the Northwest for the annual NW Food Show in Portland. With over 200 exhibitor booths, an alcohol pavilion, and a featured Trends Center, the NW Food Show will provide ample opportunity to explore foodservice solutions aimed at helping improve your business. ORLA members who pre-register using the discount code "ORLA" can attend free.

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Hospitality is Working Campaign
AHLA helped launch an ad campaign highlighting hotel career opportunities. The campaign includes TV and digital ads as well as AHLA events around the country alongside local hoteliers, economic development organizations and community groups. Watch Portland's ad.

TRAINING

ServSafe Classes & Privates
ORLA's ServSafe® Manager Training provides in-depth training to help managers learn to implement essential food safety practices and create a culture of food safety. Classes are scheduled in several cities. Ask about private classes.

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