May 31: This Week in Review

Friday, May 31 2024

GMs Encouraged to Join Owners at

June IHLA Meeting Featuring

Active Shooter and Safety Training

Each month the Iowa Hotel & Lodging Association hosts a coffee which includes both networking opportunities and guest speakers. June's session will feature special guest Michael P. Goldberg who has more than 30 years of experience in government, military and civil, multi-functional security and law enforcement environments. From dealing with a physical fights to active shooters, he will provide safety and security strategies and responses for hoteliers.

June 12, 2024 | 9-10:30 AM

Best Western Premier

2502 SE Tones Dr | Ankeny

Guest Speaker: Michael P. Goldberg

Learn More About New DOL Overtime Threshold Rule

The AHLA is hosting a webinar to clarify the Department of Labor’s final overtime rule and its impact on the hotel industry. The final rule will increase the salary threshold to $43,888 on July 1 and again to $58,656 on Jan. 1, 2025. The rule will also implement automatic increases every three years beginning in 2027. This rule will significantly impact hoteliers, particularly those who own smaller properties in more rural areas.

Wednesday, June 5th

2:00 p.m.

Nominations Now Open for Annual IHLA Awards & 40 Women to Watch

The Iowa Hotel & Lodging Association has opened nominations for the state’s top hospitality honors. There are 8 award categories including hotelier, GM and employee of the year as well as innovator, philanthropy, and sustainability honors. Both businesses and individuals are eligible for nomination in certain categories. See last year's winners. Nominations are also being accepted for the 7^th Annual 40 Women to Watch in Hospitality, a program that recognizes the outstanding contributions of women in shaping the state’s hospitality landscape.

Nominate a Woman

Nominate an Honoree

Serve Responsibly; Minimize Risk; Train Your Team

Does Your Hotel have a restaurant or bar?

Ensure your guests and your business are safe with a ServSafe Alcohol Certification. Classes are just $10 per person and are taught by a professional educator and current bar owner. Don't see a class near you?

Schedule a class in your community for no additional cost!

4-hour in-person instruction
3-year certification
$10 per student course book/exam fee*

*A grant from the Iowa Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau covers all other instruction-related costs.

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