Tom Pashley of Pinehurst Resort is Board Chair At its annual meeting in Durham on Feb. 12, the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA) Board elected Pinehurst Resort President Tom Pashley to serve as chair for a one-year term. He was sworn in by the board of directors …
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NCRLA’s Serving Careers Campaign Inspires 300,000 New Hospitality Job Applications
RALEIGH, N.C. (Jan. 30, 2024) — The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association's (NCRLA) Serving Careers campaign has generated over 300,000 job application starts just three short months after its launch in October 2023. This number correlates to the number of job application starts on …
NCRLA Stands Ready to Help Bar Owners Prepare for New Health Inspection Requirements
RALEIGH, NC (Jan. 4, 2024) — To help bar owners understand the new public health rules and regulations going into effect in 2024, the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA) is hosting the Navigating New Public Health Regulations for NC Bars webinar on Monday, Jan. 29 at 1:30 p.m. …
Golfers Teed It Up for Scholarships at the 2023 Future of Hospitality Golf Classic
RALEIGH, NC - August 23, 2023 – The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association Foundation successfully hosted the annual Future of Hospitality Golf Classic, presented by US Foods, at Cary's prestigious Prestonwood Country Club on August 21. Golf enthusiasts and hospitality industry leaders …
Best Chef, Pastry Chef, Mixologist and Distiller in North Carolina Crowned at Sold Out 2023 NCRLA Chef Showdown
RALEIGH, N.C. (August 15, 2023) – The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA), the driving force behind North Carolina’s $30 billion restaurant, foodservice, and lodging industries, announced the champions of the seventh annual NCRLA Chef Showdown on Monday, August 14 at the …
North Carolina Hotel Safety Act Signed Into Law
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) …







