After years of advocacy, SB 53 – the Hotel Safety Act became law last week. On behalf of hotel owners across the state, the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA), alongside the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) led efforts to clarify when a hotel guest has rights …
Standout Restaurant and Lodging Leaders Recognized as ‘Stars of the Industry’
NCRLA's annual awards ceremony celebrates North Carolina's top hospitality industry professionals. RALEIGH, N.C. (Feb. 28, 2023) – The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA), the voice of North Carolina’s restaurant, foodservice and lodging industry, hosted its annual Stars of …
SpotOn Named Preferred Technology Partner of the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association
NCRLA recognizes SpotOn as a leading technology provider to offer solutions to North Carolina restaurateurs and hospitality operators looking to cut costs and carve out new revenue streams with the right technology. RALEIGH NC – February 22, 2023 – SpotOn, a leading software and payments …
NCRLA Foundation Rolls Out $1.1 Million Hospitality and Tourism Workforce Training Program and Online Portal
RALEIGH, NC - Feb. 15 – As the hospitality and tourism industry continues to rebound from impacts of the pandemic, North Carolina restaurants, hotels, tourist attractions, and venues continue to struggle with lingering labor shortages. The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (NCRLA) …
NCRLA Board Elects New Slate of Officers for 2023
Burney Jennings of Biscuitville FRESH SOUTHERN is Board Chair Raleigh, NC (January 30) — At its annual meeting in Raleigh on Jan. 30, the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA) Board elected Greensboro restaurateur, Burney Jennings, to serve as chair for a one-year …
NCRLA Announces New Lobby Team For 2023 Legislative Session
RALEIGH, NC - Jan. 19 – The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA) has added two new lobbyists, Philip Isley and Hardy Lewis from Blanchard, Miller, Lewis & Isley, to represent the association on restaurant and hotel policy issues for 2023. They join Isabel Villa Garcia, who …
Restaurant Guests Expected to Crave Connection, Value, and Convenience in 2023
National Restaurant Association releases annual What's Hot survey revealing top menu trends for the year ahead Washington, D.C. (Nov. 16, 2022) – Customers are eager to return to restaurants and reclaim a sense of community in 2023. The National Restaurant Association today released its annual …
Report: North Carolina Hotels Projected to End 2022 Down $92.4 Million in Business Travel Revenue
This is a projected -19.1% difference in total business travel revenue compared to 2019. RALEIGH, NC (October 19, 2022) – The hotel industry in North Carolina is projected to end 2022 down by 19.1%, or $92.4 million, in business travel revenue compared to 2019, according to a new report released …
National Food Safety Month Week 2
Managing your restaurant with a food safety focus. For this week in National Food Safety Month, we are taking a closer look at the role that restaurant and foodservice managers have in promoting a safe environment for their customers through self-inspection and risk mitigation. By learning what …
