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Serving Pennsylvania's hospitality & tourism industries with advocacy, knowledge, and resources.

10/29/2026

Good conversations. Great company. A night out in State College.

Networking at the PRLA 2026 Annual Conference goes beyond the meeting rooms!

On Tuesday, Nov. 10, connect with colleagues at the Women in Hospitality Social from 6:30–7:30 p.m. at The Lobby Bar at Hotel State College. Enjoy an evening of conversation, connections, and camaraderie before heading out for the College Town Bar & Restaurant Crawl.

Explore State College's local hospitality scene, catch up with industry friends, and make a few new connections along the way. Trolley transportation will be available from The Penn Stater.

Great connections are part of the conference experience.

Nov. 9–11 | State College

Explore the conference and register: https://bit.ly/4haKJZU

10/29/2026

🎃 Our Pennsylvania ProStart students have put their creativity to the test, and now they need your votes!

Check out their pumpkin creations and help crown this year's winner. Simply like or react to your favorite photo in the original post by October 31.

Let's show these talented students some support!

10/26/2026

Technology can change how we work. People make hospitality work.

At the PRLA 2026 Annual Conference, we're putting the human side of hospitality front and center.

Explore emotional intelligence, leadership, workplace culture, and the skills that help hospitality professionals build stronger teams, communicate more effectively, and deliver exceptional experiences.

Because preparing for the future isn't just about adopting new tools. It's about developing the people who will lead the way.

Built to Lead. Ready to Grow.

Nov. 9–11 | State College

Details & registration: https://bit.ly/4haKJZU

10/23/2026

Some of the best conference moments happen outside the meeting rooms.

The PRLA 2026 Annual Conference is about more than education. It's an opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, exchange ideas with hospitality professionals from across Pennsylvania, and build relationships that last beyond the event.

Explore new solutions in the Innovation Showcase, celebrate industry excellence at the Spirit of Hospitality Awards, and enjoy opportunities to connect throughout State College.

Three days. One hospitality community. Plenty of reasons to be there.

Nov. 9–11 | State College

Details & registration: https://bit.ly/4haKJZU

10/20/2026

Great destinations don't just attract visitors. They give people a reason to return.

The tourism programming at the PRLA 2026 Annual Conference explores how destinations can strengthen their stories, reach the right audiences, and build partnerships that drive results.

From destination storytelling and visitor experience to advocacy and collaborative conversations in the Tourism Exchange, these sessions are designed for the professionals shaping Pennsylvania's visitor economy.

Fresh perspectives. Practical strategies. Stronger destinations.

Nov. 9–11 | State College

Explore the conference: https://bit.ly/4haKJZU

10/15/2026

AI is changing hospitality. Ready to put it to work?

At the PRLA 2026 Annual Conference, hands-on workshops will move beyond the buzzwords and explore practical ways to use AI in restaurant operations.

From building your first useful AI assistant to improving sales forecasts, scheduling, shift handoffs, and marketing, these sessions are designed to help turn new technology into everyday solutions.

Less theory. More tools you can actually use.

Nov. 9–11 | State College

Explore the program and register: https://bit.ly/4haKJZU

10/12/2026

⛳ Tee up for the Central Chapter's 35th Annual Golf Outing!

Hit the course at Hershey Country Club on Oct. 19 for a day of golf that gives back. Proceeds support hospitality education and workforce programs through PRLAEF, as well as the Pennsylvania State Police South Central Camp Cadet.

🏌️ New this year: Make a team donation and have a Long Drive Professional take your shot on the longest hole — with bigger donations earning bigger scoring advantages.

Register your team and get ready to hit the links!
https://bit.ly/4hSfsN3

10/09/2026

What will you take away from the PRLA 2026 Annual Conference?

💡 Ideas you can use — from stronger leadership and workplace culture to AI, technology, and smarter operations.
🤝 Connections that matter — meet hospitality professionals and industry partners from across Pennsylvania.
🚀 A look at what's next — explore the trends, tools, and solutions shaping the future of hospitality.

Keystone to the Future: Built to Lead. Ready to Grow. | Nov. 9–11 | State College

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4haKJZU

Address

100 State St
Harrisburg, PA
17101

Telephone

+18003455353

Website

http://www.prla.org/

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