by Raquel Pace | Sep 17, 2026 | News
The City of Seattle’s Office of Labor Standards has announced new expenditure rates for Seattle hotels. This is part of the 2020 ordinance for Improving Medical Care for Hotel Employees and these new rates will go into effect for 2027. To learn more, please...
by Raquel Pace | Apr 28, 2026 | News
If you own or operate a Seattle nonresidential or multifamily building larger than 20,000 square feet, there’s an upcoming deadline you’ll want to have on your radar. The City of Seattle requires benchmarking reports for the 2025 data year to be submitted...
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 Seattle Hotel Association | 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 Seattle Hotel Association | 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 Seattle Hotel Association | 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...
