by Andy McVicar | Jan 12, 2026 | News
Seattle, WA – Summer 2026 will bring exciting international soccer-related events, with an influx of fans expected in Seattle and across the Puget Sound region. Unfortunately, wherever there is an increase in crowds, there is a higher risk of human trafficking....
by tech@wahospitality.org | Aug 13, 2025 | Meetings and Events, News
The Seattle Metro Chamber is inviting Washington Hospitality Association members for an off-the-record morning of honest conversation and timely insight into one of Washington’s most urgent and complex challenges: immigration. Speakers will present timely, data-driven...
by tech@wahospitality.org | Aug 8, 2025 | News
This week, the city of Seattle announced the Back to Business program which offers support for storefront repair. The program offers support in three areas: Storefront Repair Fund- Up to $3,000 per business three times to reimburse business owners for the cost of...
by tech@wahospitality.org | Jun 30, 2025 | News
Mayor Harrell issued an executive order to create a team to amend permitting processes in Seattle. The Permitting and Customer Trust (PACT) Team will consist of city staff across various departments and aims to cut red tape, reduce delays and provide clearer...
by tech@wahospitality.org | Jun 3, 2025 | News
The Seattle Hotel Association is conducting research on stayover and turndown services to better understand current industry practices and opportunities for improvement. Your input will help develop industry benchmarks and resources that benefit all SHA members. This...
by Lisa Leinberger | May 20, 2025 | News
Upcoming changes to ancillary hotel businesses on July 1, includes restaurants that have between 50 and 250 employees and provide food and beverages to hotel guests and to the public, with an entrance within the hotel. Below outlines the corresponding ordinance,...
