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Travel Boost

Passing of TPA to Stimulate Inbound Travel

The U.S. Senate passed the Travel Promotion Act (TPA), sending important industry legislation to President Obama for his signature. The bill is expected to become law within 10 days. “Achieving this victory was the result of years of hard work by many individuals in the travel industry and Congress" said AH&LA President and CEO Joseph McInerney. The Travel Promotion Act establishes a public-private partnership to promote the United States as a premier international travel destination and communicate U.S. security and entry policies. It promises to create economic growth and thousands of new American jobs by welcoming millions more international travelers to the United States.

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PROFILE

Gus Castaneda

General Manager, The Mark Spencer Hotel

For nearly a decade, Gus Castaneda has served as general manager of The Mark Spencer Hotel in Portland. While he’s enjoyed taking on the many challenges of this industry, Gus has been inspired by the people he’s worked with and organizations he’s been involved in over the years. In an interview with TCLA, the past president of the association shares his motivations, challenges and philosophies on leadership in the...

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New Law Requires AED Devices

Oregon’s legislature passed a law requiring any business with 50,000 sq.ft. have an AED on premises. While the lodging industry maintains that private areas such as guest rooms, kitchens, etc. should not be included in that calculation, large properties may have significant risk of liability should something happen and they are found without a device. We recommend you consult with an attorney to discuss this issue.

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Portland's Year in Review

Portland’s Mayor Sam Adams summarizes his first year in office by highlighting significant events and progress toward the City's strategic goals. Check out Mayor Adams’ Year in Review 2009 and read more on what the City of Portland continues to focus on related to economic development, education, sustainability and transportation.

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