Welcome to NCRLA

The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association is the leading advocate and resource for the state's $17.5 billion restaurant and lodging industries. Representing the interests of more than 16,000 businesses, NCRLA is North Carolina's only statewide hospitality trade association and partners nationally with the National Restaurant Association and the American Hotel & Lodging Association.

In The News

Storm Alert: Hanna Arriving Saturday
 With Ike Not Far Behind

• Weather Update: NOAA predicts Tropical Storm Hanna will make landfall near Charleston, SC, on Saturday morning, putting eastern NC hospitality operators at risk. Hurricane Ike is not far behind - although its path is not yet set.
  
• Critical Information: NCRLA has compiled a listing of preparedness steps and DENR guidelines. Bulletins will be emailed and faxed to members Thursday.
   
• Assistance: This list contains NCRLA members are offering fellow members assistance with discounted lodging, meals, transportation and other services to weather the storms. Add yourself to the list by contacting Laura at (800) 582-8750.

• NC Hospitality Newsletter Launches October 1! In response to members' input, NCRLA's popular quarterly magazine officially becomes a monthly newsletter next month. Advertising opportunities are open now with prices starting at only $100 -- but hurry; space is extremely limited! Click here for more information on advertising options.
  
• NCRLA Partners with Travel and Tourism Industry for 2009 Governor's Conference on Hospitality and Tourism, March 1-3 in Raleigh! This unique partnership connects restaurants and hotels to more than 500 travel and tourism leaders, and provides the first-ever educational conference for restaurants and hotels! Tell us what YOU want to learn here!
  

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