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Time to Engage
ORLA Convention Agenda Set
 The inaugural convention for Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association will be held at The Riverhouse Hotel & Convention Center in Bend September 19-21, 2010. Industry members from across the state plan to convene for two and a half days of educational and best practice sessions, culinary delights and libations, golf and entertainment and industry recognition banquet. ORLA’s Convention not only offers incredible value, it provides a unique opportunity to network and develop professional relationships with industry peers. Take advantage of early bird rates by sending in the Convention Registration Form by August 27. Call the Riverhouse at 800.547.3928 to reserve your room and ask for ORLA room block rates. For a detailed agenda, visit the Convention website.
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MEMBER
PROFILE
Jeff Morton
President, InnCline Management
As president of InnCline Management, Jeff Morton oversees the operations of four Eugene / Springfield hotels, and the River Ranch Steakhouse & Event Center. For over a decade, Jeff has been a stalwart supporter of the hospitality industry. He currently serves on the board of directors for the Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association, Convention and Visitor Association of Lane County, and Lane County Lodging Association. “I’m looking forward to continuing in leadership for the new organization and excited to see our voice become even stronger in front of policy makers” says Jeff. Read more of our interview with Jeff Morton.
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New Association =
One Big Voice
Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association (ORLA) has officially been in operation as a new organization. The association is now one of the largest trade associations and political advocates in Oregon representing over 3,500 members, and advocating for 9,000 food service locations and over 2,500 lodging establishments in Oregon. “The voice of the industry as we’ve known it for nearly a half century is already calling on policy makers under a new name, with a new and diverse group of volunteer and staff leaders” states Pat McShane, ORLA’s vice chair. Visit ORLA's website for more details soon.
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OTCs Seeking Tax Exemption
Online travel companies (OTCs) continue to push legislation that would preempt state and local governments’ authority to collect hotel occupancy taxes on rooms that are booked through those channels, potentially subjecting hotels to massive tax increases. If enacted, such legislation would place hotel companies at a competitive disadvantage with respect to marketing their own rooms, further harming an already struggling hospitality industry. ORLA is asking members to engage in this issue and contact your Oregon Senators...
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