Join Orange County's hotel community
Become part of a powerful community dedicated to the success of your business, and let your voice be heard.
What your membership does.
In today's challenging climate, membership provides strong advocacy to protect hotel interests, essential education and training to keep your team at the forefront of industry standards, and valuable networking with fellow hoteliers.
Advocacy
OCHLA serves as your voice in local government. We monitor and influence legislation, send members alerts about pending measures, and provide timely updates on regulatory changes.
Recent winsCommunity
Connect with fellow hospitality professionals through regular mixers, educational workshops, and targeted industry events, and build relationships with vendors and service providers selected for the industry.
EventsEducation
Workshops and seminars on hospitality management, service excellence, and operational efficiency, with complimentary or discounted access to certifications and professional development for every level of your team.
ProgramsAnnual dues.
Dues are assessed annually on your join anniversary, or every calendar year in January, whichever you prefer. Members on the calendar-year schedule are billed a prorated amount for the current year when they join.
Hotel dues include an expected contribution to the OCHLA PAC, which funds the association's advocacy on behalf of the hotel industry. Every hotel member pays the full amount. The only choice is where the PAC portion goes: to the OCHLA PAC, or, on request, to additional membership dues.
The $500 rate covers the first membership year only. It applies to new members and to returning members who have not paid dues for at least one year. From the second year, dues are $10 per room. The minimum annual dues for any open hotel is $500.
| Member type | Annual dues |
|---|---|
| Hotels | |
| 500 or more rooms$18 dues + $4 PAC per room | $22per room |
| Fewer than 500 rooms$8 dues + $2 PAC per room | $10per room |
| New or re-joining members, fewer than 100 roomsFirst year only, then $10 per room ($500 minimum). Re-joining: no dues paid for 1+ year | $500first year |
| Future hotelsPlanned or under construction, until opening | $2per room |
| Non-hotel members | |
| Annual revenue under $5 million | $1,500 |
| Annual revenue of $5 million or more | $5,000 |
Preview your dues.
An estimate based on your organization type. Final dues are confirmed when we review your application.
Who can join OCHLA?
Hotels and lodging properties in Orange County, hotels that are planned or under construction, and non-hotel organizations that work with the industry: management companies, ownership groups, vendors, suppliers, and service providers.
What is the PAC contribution in hotel dues?
Hotel dues include an expected contribution to the OCHLA PAC, which funds the association's advocacy and legislative efforts on behalf of the hotel industry: $4 of the $22 per room for hotels with 500 or more rooms, and $2 of the $10 per room for hotels with fewer than 500 rooms. Every hotel member pays the full amount. If you prefer not to contribute to the PAC, we redesignate that portion as additional membership dues and issue a revised invoice. The total stays the same.
When are dues billed?
Dues are assessed annually, either on the anniversary of your join date or every calendar year in January, whichever you prefer. Members who choose the calendar-year schedule are billed a prorated amount for the current year when they join.
Who qualifies for the $500 first-year rate?
Hotels with fewer than 100 rooms that are joining for the first time, or re-joining after at least one year without paying dues. The rate covers the first membership year only. From the second year, dues are $10 per room, with the $500 hotel minimum.
How do OCHLA dues compare with other associations?
For hotels under 500 rooms, OCHLA's per-room rate is lower than those of the regional hotel associations in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and Sacramento. Enter your room count in the dues calculator to compare your property's dues with each.
How do I pay?
Once your application is reviewed, we email an invoice with a secure online payment link. You can pay by card or bank transfer, or mail a check.
What happens after I apply?
Our membership team reviews every application, confirms your dues, and sends your invoice. We also add your team to OCHLA communications so they start receiving the Hospitality Beat and event invitations.
Ready to join?
The application takes about five minutes. We'll confirm your dues and send an invoice with a secure payment link.