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OH&LA to Offer CHIA Certification Again in July
The Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA) is the only hotel-related certification for industry professionals focused on analytics. This recognition provides evidence of a thorough knowledge of the foundational metrics, definitions, formulas, and methodologies that are used by the hotel industry.
Published: 04/18/18

Governor Signs HB 1012XX - Proposed $5 State Lodging Tax Defeated
Concerns and efforts of the lodging and tourism industries were heard as a proposed $5 state lodging tax was defeated in the House, Senate, and signed by Governor Mary Fallin today.
Published: 04/10/18

May 29 OKWIL Event to Focus on Human Resources
Join OKWIL for an interactive panel session at 2pm on May 29 designed to help attendees create just the right recipe in the workplace. Need new employees? You'll learn about the changes in hiring trends and innovative recruiting. Want to move up the ladder? You'll discover interviewing techniques and the importance of succession planning. Our human resource experts tie the ingredients together to create the perfect recipe of savory and sweet!
Published: 04/05/18

Hotel Industry Partners with Pearson to Offer Debt-free College Degrees to Employees
The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AHLEF), the foundation arm of the American Hotel and Lodging Association, has announced a pilot program to offer streamlined degree programs to hotel industry employees in partnership with Pearson’s AcceleratED Pathways program. Through this groundbreaking initiative, ten hotel companies will engage employees across 1,500 hotel properties, allowing them to pursue higher education pathways at no cost to the employee.
Published: 04/05/18