Register yourself and your management team today!
Register yourself and your management team today!
Full
Registration
Includes admission to all conference functions,
including educational sessions, meals and any events both days.
Full
Registration
Full
Registration
Includes admission to all conference functions,
including educational sessions, meals and any events both days.
Includes admission to all conference functions,
including educational sessions, meals and any events both days.
Single-Day
Registration
Includes admission to conference functions, including educational sessions, meals and any events for one day only.
Single-Day
Registration
Includes admission to conference functions, including educational sessions, meals and any events for one day only.
Social Functions
Connect with your industry peers at these opportunities to network and celebrate.
Welcome Reception
Saturday, September 13
5:45 - 6:30 p.m.
SaltLine Hotel, 250 1st Ave, Seaside
Kickoff the Conference with hosted drinks and appetizers at this casual reception and sign up for dinner at your choice of local restaurants.
sponsored by:
Seaside Dine Around
Saturday, September 13
6:45 - 8:30 p.m.
Seaside Restaurants
Choose from a group of Seaside member restaurants preparing a special menu for our group. Attendees will make their selection at the Saturday opening reception.
dine around sponsors:
Seaside Experiences
Sunday, September 14
Seaside
Enjoy free time in a city made for fun! Explore the community on your own or join conference attendees in a local activity.
Advancing Access: Inclusive Tourism in Seaside
9:30 a.m. | Elks Lodge 324 Ave A
Enjoy a walking tour lead by the Seaside Chamber, highlighting Seaside’s leadership in accessible tourism, including innovations like David’s Chair and Mobi-mats that open the beach to everyone. Learn how the region’s Destination Verified status with Wheel the World reflects a deep commitment to inclusion—and how hospitality businesses can play a key role in supporting mobility and access for all visitors.
Sunday, September 14
1:30-2:15 p.m.
Necanicum Room, Seaside Convention Center
Monday, September 15
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Necanicum Room, Seaside Convention Center
Vendor Showcase
Connect with these allied members supporting our industry.
Learn about products and services to help your business thrive.
Showcased vendors to date:
• Advance Travel & Tourism
• American Hotel & Lodging Association
• AssuredPartners of Oregon
• Cascade Fresh
• The Center for Wine Education at Linfield University
• CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP)
• Curtis Foodservice Equipment
• Culligan Quench
• Cloudbeds
• Crystal Investment Property
• Deacon Construction
• Digiwest MSP
• Energy Trust of Oregon; Existing Buildings
• Event Temple
• Henley McKinnon Group
• Hospitality Insurance Program (HIP)
• Hotelnet/PhoneSuite
• IMA
• Independent Merchant Brokers
• KCreative
• Natalie.M.Shaw + CU Design
• National Extinguisher Services
• Nick Alexander Films
• Northwest Mechanical Group
• NW Coalition for Energy Choice
• ODHS Office of Resilience and Emergency Management
• Oregon Dairy Council
• Oregon Hospitality Foundation (OHF)
• Pacific Exteriors NW
• Pacific Plaza Hotel
• PenridgeGlobal
• PMC
• Roto Rooter
• ServiceMaster of Salem, Corvallis, Lincoln City & Eugene
• Stayntouch
• TEMPUR-SEALY International
• Togather Restaurant Consulting
• WillScot
• Zucchetti North America
Hospitality Industry Awards
Sunday, September 14
Reception: 5:15 - 6:15 p.m.
Pacific Room, Seaside Convention Center
Dinner & Ceremony: 6:15 - 8:30 p.m.
Pacific Room, Seaside Convention Center
Oregon’s hospitality industry is brimming with outstanding individuals who go above and beyond, raising the bar for excellence in performance, service and commitment to the industry. As a highlight of the annual ORLA Hospitality Conference, the Hospitality Industry Awards recognize the exemplary performance and qualities that set the high standards for the entire industry to achieve.
2025 Honorees Include:
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Restaurateur of the Year:
Andy Fortgang, Co-Owner, Le Pigeon / Canard / Flor Wines, Portland
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Lodging Operator of the Year:
Jennifer Bernal, General Manager, Surfland Hotel, Lincoln City
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Team Leader of the Year:
Billie Jo Edmonds, Regional Manager, Mo’s Seafood & Chowder, Oregon Coast
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Employee of the Year:
Dulce Mendez, Server, Bentley’s Grill, Salem
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Workforce Champion:
Heather DeSart, Executive Director at Northwest Oregon Works
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Allied Member of the Year:
Oregon Destination Association
2024 Restaurateur of the Year
Katherine Lam, Bambuza Hospitality Group
reception sponsored by:
awards sponsored by:
