Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association

Why join PRLA? Take it from our members. The @prlaorg is dedicated to serving Pennsylvania's hospitality and tourism industry with #AdvocacyToSustain, #KnowledgeToGrow, and #ResourcesToThrive. bit.ly/3To2N8v

Thank you to every operator who made the trip—your voice is powerful, and it’s being heard on Capitol Hill. #AdvocacyToSustain

This is what advocacy looks like. 🙌 #PRLAmembers and staff are in Washington D.C. this week for the @WeRRestaurants Public Affairs Conference, meeting directly with lawmakers on the issues that impact our industry every day.

⬇️ Download the 2026 @WeRRestaurants State of the Restaurant Industry report: restaurant.org/research-and-m…

Setting the table for 2026. 🍽️ The restaurant industry enters the year with a combination of cautious optimism & resilience, projecting $1.55T nationwide in sales & employ 15.8M people, highlighting its continued impact on the US economy.

What an amazing night! I joined @prlaorg in celebrating our city's hospitality industry and the people who make it shine. Restaurant folks, hotel staff, and community partners are all key players in making Philly the best city to eat, work, and live. Thanks for having me!

Pennsylvania's culinary scene is in the spotlight once again! 🙌 Congratulations to all of the 2026 @beardfoundation Award semifinalists, including several #PRLAmembers. jamesbeard.org/stories/james-…

The hospitality industry is taking center stage this year in Philly and the industry needs to be as strong as possible. That’s why I worked with @prlaorg to enact legislation banning third party sales of reservations. No more no shows!

💡 2026 = the year of refinement. Menus built on trust. AI behind the scenes. Faster pay. See how @SpotOn expects independent restaurants to protect profit this year → bit.ly/4qq6GYg #TipTuesday

Access free training and resources for the hospitality industry via @AHLAFoundation's No Room For Trafficking initiative: ahlafoundation.org/nrft

PRLA has proudly worked with the General Assembly to advance House Bill 1286, which recently passed the PA House unanimously and would increase the prevalence of anti human trafficking training in the entire lodging community.

As January marks National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the PRLA stands alongside the entire hospitality industry in our commitment that there is #NoRoomForTrafficking.

Mark your calendars! 📅 We can't wait to connect with Pennsylvania's hospitality and tourism community at PRLA's signature statewide events in 2026. Browse our full calendar and register at web.prla.org/events See you in 2026! 🤝

When you volunteer, judge, or sponsor, you're investing in the next generation of hospitality professionals who will strengthen our restaurants, hotels, and tourism businesses across Pennsylvania. Ready to make an impact? 👉 Learn more & sign up: prla.org/industry

The PA ProStart Invitational is coming to Hershey on February 24, 2026! This exciting event showcases talented students from across Pennsylvania competing in culinary arts, management, and cake decorating while building real-world skills for careers in our industry.

Wishing you a joyful holiday season filled with warmth, laughter, and well-deserved rest. Here's to continued success and growth in the new year! With gratitude and warm wishes, The Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association

Season's greetings from the PRLA team! Can you guess who's who? Our staff took a stroll down memory lane, sharing childhood photos that remind us of the magic of the holidays.

Mark your calendars, innkeepers! 🛏️🍽️ The 2026 Mid Atlantic Innkeepers Conference® returns to historic Gettysburg March 15-17, 2026, and registration is now open. Ready to invest in yourself and your business? Let's gather in Gettysburg. 👉 Register: midatlanticinnkeepers.org

Our heartfelt condolences to the Cohen family during this difficult time. In honoring Jeff's memory and his belief that "it is more blessed to give than to receive," the family has requested donations be made to your local community food bank.

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jeff Cohen, of Pittsburgh's Weiss Provision Company & Smallman Street Deli. As Past PRLA Board Chair & Past PRLA Western Chapter President, he gave generously of his time and expertise for many years. schugar.com/obituaries?id=…

It's Cyber Monday! Save 30% on all @ServSafe training and exams—today only. Don't miss out! Save now with code CYBERSALE30 at: bit.ly/3XPwTDz #ServSafe #CyberMonday #FoodSafety