To foster the future of the state’s hospitality industry, the North Carolina Hospitality Education Foundation provides scholarships to 16 students pursuing hospitality-related degrees. The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association’s philanthropic arm, the North Carolina Hospitality …
NCRLA offers free responsible alcohol service training during Alcohol Awareness Month
In recognition of Alcohol Awareness Month the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association has partnered with the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission’s Initiative to Reduce Underage Drinking, Talk it Out NC, to offer complimentary online responsible alcohol service training …
Call-to-apply for the 2018 NCRLA Chef Showdown
Calling all chefs and distilleries from across the great state of North Carolina! It’s time to apply for the 2018 NCRLA Chef Showdown. The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association is proud to announce the 3rd annual NCRLA Chef Showdown, North Carolina’s premiere culinary competition, …
Hospitality industry looks to fill 3,500-plus open jobs
The first-ever Wake County Restaurant and Hotel Job Fair will take place at the Raleigh Convention Center from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Wednesday, March 28. The inaugural event is a partnership between the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association, Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau …
Hospitality leaders to serve on foundation board focused on future of hospitality workforce
The North Carolina Hospitality Education Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association, recently announced its 2018 officers to the Board of Trustees, as well as new and returning trustees who will serve the foundation. “We are thrilled to have this …
Henderson County Career Academy and North Buncombe High Advance to 2018 National ProStart Invitational
The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (NCRLA), the voice of North Carolina’s $23 billion restaurant, foodservice and lodging industry, today announced that Henderson County Career Academy and North Buncombe High School secured first place finishes in the 2018 North Carolina …
NC Legislators Named 2018 Hospitality Champions by North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association at Annual Award Ceremony
The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (NCRLA) on Monday named Sen. Rick Gunn of Burlington and Rep. David Lewis of Dunn hospitality champions of the year. Gunn and Lewis were presented with the awards at the annual NCRLA Stars of the Industry Awards ceremony, at the Sheraton …
North Carolina’s Top Hospitality Industry Leaders Recognized for Innovation and Dedication at Annual Award Ceremony
The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA), the voice of North Carolina’s $23 billion restaurant, foodservice and lodging industry, hosted the 2018 Stars of the Industry Awards ceremony last night at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at Research Triangle …
NCRLA announces 2018 officers, new board members
The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association announced today the election of its 2018 officers to the Board of Directors, as well as the new directors who will serve the association. Billy Sewell, Platinum Corral, was announced as the 2018 NCRLA chairman of the Board of Directors …







