ORLA

Serving Oregon Hospitality!

ABOUT ORLA

Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association (ORLA) is the leading business association for the foodservice and lodging industry in Oregon. A not-for-profit trade organization, ORLA advocates for over 10,000 foodservice locations and more than 2,000 lodging establishments in Oregon. Before COVID-19, our industry provided over 180,000 jobs to working Oregonians and brought in over $13.8 billion in annual sales for Oregon. [The latest available data for May 2021 from the Oregon Employment Department shows current employment levels in the accommodations and foodservice industry totaling 153,200 people.]

Mission
ORLA serves as the leading industry advocate, striving to protect, improve and promote Oregon Hospitality.​

Oregon Hospitality Foundation
The Oregon Hospitality Foundation (formerly the ORLA Education Foundation) is an independent 501c3 foundation that supports educational opportunities and job training programs. Its mission is to support the workforce, educational, training, and philanthropic needs of Oregon’s hospitality industry. Learn more about the Foundation's career technical education (CTE) and workforce development programs.

Statement on Diversity & Inclusion
ORLA is committed to welcoming diverse perspectives, experiences and approaches to foster a stronger, inclusive, and more informed hospitality industry. As an association representing a business sector with more minority-owned and female-owned businesses than any other industry, we do not tolerate racism, discrimination or hatred. We are an industry focused on building communities–inclusive of all–and we are taking more proactive steps to ensure we are leading by example.
 
To provide authentic leadership and help promote diversity and inclusion, ORLA strives to: 
  • Better understand diversity, inclusion, and equity to ensure the well-being of our staff, our members and the communities we serve.
  • Continue to promote opportunities for leadership through service on the ORLA board of directors, staff, leadership teams and advisory committees.
  • Provide continued training opportunities for association staff, leadership, and industry devoted to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) competency. 
We need to do more, and we will do more to be a part of the change that must take place starting in our own communities.

Advocacy

ORLA advocates for favorable laws and fair regulations, and helps stop unfair taxes and anti-business legislation in their tracks.

News & Events

ORLA informs and promotes the hospitality industry, serving as a credible source of industry intelligence and knowledge.

Training

ORLA provides industry training and certification programs, plus resources covering compliance, industry research and data.

BECOME A MEMBER

Partner with the only statewide association representing the interests of the hospitality industry.
LEADERSHIP

- ORLA Staff
- Board of Directors
- Foundation Board of Directors
- ORLAMS Board of Directors

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​INDUSTRY AT-A-GLANCE

- Oregon's Restaurant Industry (NRA)
- Oregon's Hotel Industry (AHLA)