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Advocacy
We are the voice of the hotel and lodging industry in Orange County, advocating for policies that promote growth, sustainability, and economic success.
Our advocacy record
Orange County Hotel & Lodging Association
Your partner in hospitality.
OCHLA protects the rights and interests of the hotel and lodging industry throughout Orange County, from large hospitality portfolios to family-owned and operated properties.
Powerful advocacyProfessional growthPurposeful connections
4–2
Irvine City Council vote to repeal
Repeal of Irvine's onerous work rules, 2025
66%
of Anaheim voters said no to Measure A
Defeat of Measure A in Anaheim, 2023
1st
new Buena Park hotel in years, kept on track
Success in Buena Park
Who we are
One voice for hotels across the county.
From Anaheim's resort district to Irvine's business hotels, OCHLA champions every member of a diverse hospitality community, and advances the industry through advocacy, education, and collaboration.
When Orange County's hospitality sector thrives, it creates exceptional experiences for visitors and rewarding careers for our workforce, strengthening the county's overall economic and cultural landscape.
What we do
Three ways OCHLA works for members.
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Community
We foster strong connections within the hospitality industry through regular events, mixers, and networking with fellow hoteliers and industry partners.
Events and networking
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Education
We equip members and their teams with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed, from service excellence to safety training and certification.
Programs we offerWhen our industry needed support, OCHLA delivered.
Sid RamaniArea General Manager in Irvine, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, and OCHLA Board member
The Hospitality Beat
Latest issues of our member newsletter
News
From the association.
OCHLA Debuts Check-In and Cheers Event
Nearly 50 hospitality professionals joined the inaugural networking event at the JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort.
OCHLA Emerges as Unified Voice for Hotels Across Orange County in Strategic Rebrand
New brand, new look, same strong commitment to Orange County's hospitality industry.
Hyatt Regency Irvine Shines in South County Mag Staycation Feature
South County Magazine spotlights the newly renovated Hyatt Regency Irvine as a top-tier destination for local luxury and multigenerational stays.
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Membership
Dues that scale with your property.
Hotels pay per room, with a $500 first-year rate for new and re-joining properties under 100 rooms. Non-hotel partners pay a flat annual rate.
| Hotels, 500+ rooms | $22per room |
|---|---|
| Hotels, under 500 rooms | $10per room |
| New or re-joining hotels, under 100 rooms | $500first year only |
| Non-hotel members | $1,500or $5,000 at $5M+ revenue |
Add your property's voice.
Membership puts your hotel inside the advocacy, education, and relationships that shape Orange County's hospitality industry.