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Association Engaged in Issues

With several potential issues looming on the horizon, members of the Board have spent many hours in strategic meetings and working to help protect the lodging and visitor industry in Portland. TCLA executives recently met with county commissioners and Portland City Council members to represent your interests and ensure the lodging industry remains visible and engaged. Congratulations to Commissioner Dan Saltzman and Jeff Cogen, two such policy makers that TCLA endorsed and helped to keep in office. TCLA will remain engaged in issues like room tax and public camping that could potentially have a negative impact on the overall visitor experience. Stay tuned to news on the website and be sure to subscribe to TCLA's monthly electronic newsletter for updates.

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Jatin Patel

Lodging Management, LLC

As a recognized leader in the hospitality industry, Jatin Patel stays busy in his role as the Regional Director of Lodging Management, LLC. With recent partnerships and acquisitions, Jatin and his partners operate over 750 rooms in the Portland Metro market from Hillsboro to Troutdale. He started his lodging career at his family's Hampton Inn Hotel in Gresham at the age of 16. And after attending Mt. Hood Community College’s Hospitality and Tourism Management program he was the first student in the transfer program to graduate from PSU.

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Private for Hire Public Hearing

The City of Portland's Private for Hire Transportation Board (PFHTB) recently held a public hearing and work session to consider for hire transportation issues outside hotels (taxi, towncars, shuttles). Tri-County Lodging Association provided testimony on behalf of Portland hotels, and continues to work with City regulatory staff in sorting through the issues being brought forward by various interests. Visit the PFHTB website for more information.

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Merger Approved: ORLA Formed

OLA and ORA members recently voted to merge and create a new entity, the Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association. As of July 1, 2010, this new organization will represent the largest and most visible components of the tourism industry - accommodations and food service. There are several ways for industry members to engage with this new entity. Visit OLA’s website to keep advised of upcoming activities and events.

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