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Your Voice in Orange County Hospitality

Unlock exclusive benefits with an ochla membership

Become part of the Orange County Hotel & Lodging Association and join a powerful community dedicated to the success of your business. In today’s challenging climate, your membership provides:

  • Strong advocacy to protect hotel interests

  • Essential education and training to keep your team at the forefront of industry standards

  • Valuable networking with fellow hoteliers

Together, we're building a stronger Orange County hospitality industry that serves both world travelers and our dedicated workforce. Your membership helps ensure Orange County hotels remain vibrant destinations and exceptional workplaces for years to come.

Join our family of hospitality leaders today and let your voice be heard.

Member Benefits

Advocacy

OCHLA serves as your dedicated voice in local government, representing hotels and lodging establishments throughout Orange County. We actively monitor and influence legislation affecting the hospitality industry, ensuring your business interests are protected against burdensome regulations. Our advocacy team provides timely updates on regulatory changes, helping you stay compliant while minimizing operational disruptions. Members receive exclusive alerts about pending legislation with potential impacts on your business, allowing you to prepare and adapt proactively. Our recent advocacy wins include:

Repeal of Irvine's Work Rules Ordinance: After 14 months of persistent advocacy, the Irvine City Council voted 4-2 to repeal an ordinance that imposed onerous and unworkable work rules on Irvine's hospitality industry.

Defeat of Anaheim's Measure A: In 2023, Anaheim voters overwhelmingly rejected Measure A, a UNITE HERE Local 11-sponsored initiative that would have imposed complex work restrictions and wage increases on every hotel in the city.

Buena Park Hotel Development Victory: When opposition threatened to derail Buena Park's first new hotel project in years, OCHLA led a successful digital advocacy campaign that defeated a referendum signature-gathering effort, allowing the hotel to complete the entitlement process.

Community

Connect with fellow hospitality professionals through regular mixers, educational workshops, and targeted industry events. Build valuable relationships with vendors, suppliers, and service providers specifically selected for the hotel and lodging industry.

Professional Development

Attend specialized workshops and seminars focused on hospitality management, customer service excellence, and operational efficiency. OCHLA provides complimentary or discounted access to industry certifications and professional development opportunities tailored to all levels of your team.

Dues structure

Dues are assessed annually upon anniversary or every calendar year in January, according to member preference. Members who elect to be assessed on the calendar-year schedule will be assessed a prorated amount for the current year when they join.

    • Hotels with 500+ rooms: $22 per room

    • Hotels with fewer than 500 rooms: $10 per room

    • New Member Discount: New members with fewer than 100 rooms are assessed $500 for the first year.*

      *Returning members who have not paid dues for at least 1 year are eligible.

    Dues include a voluntary PAC contribution that can be converted to dues upon request.

    • Entities with annual revenue below $5M: $1,500

    • Entities with annual revenue above $5M: $5,000

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