Educational Programs

AH&LA Seminars by American Express

AH&LA annually presents a series of seminars sponsored by American Express that address a range of issues from technology to green initiatives. This year OLA is working with AH&LA and American Express to focus on two topics, Social Network Tools and Revenue Management Strategies for Recovery. These seminars are open to anyone in the industry are are typically held in the Portland area.

2010 AMEX Seminars

2009 Labor Forum

Annual Conference Seminar Programs

Oregon Lodging Association offers a dynamic schedule of seminars and keynotes during its annual conference typically held in the Fall. Conference attendees can paricipate in any of the keynotes or breakout sessions which are included in the conference registration. Check the Conference schedule for details.

Online Training and Resources

AH&LA Educational Institute offers a variety of online training in addition to numerous products and resources through their website. EI also provides professional certifications like CHA and specialized certifications for hospitality operations. Travel Oregon's Quality Care Customer Service Program offers free training to anyone in the hospitality industry. Go to the Training Resources page for more information.