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PTLA Committees
Are you interested in serving on a committee of the PA Tourism & Lodging Association? If so, please review this list of committees below and use the “official committee sign-up form” to communicate your interest to us.
Individuals will be appointed by the committee chairman. There is a maximum number of members for each committee. Most committees meet 2 to 4 times a year. Those who miss two consecutive meetings may be asked to step down.
1. ATTRACTIONS COMMITTEE
Evaluates, develops, and makes recommendations on how to better represent and serve the interests of attraction members through educational programs, networking, and communications.

2. BUDGET COMMITTEE
Prepares and submits to the Board a recommended annual budget. Reviews financial records and monitors financial record keeping of the Association.

3. FOOD & BEVERAGE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
Plans annual Food & Beverage Conference program including topics, speakers, and theme. Promotes Conference to PTLA members and non-members.

4. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Plans and implements education and information services, recognition programs, and conferences and seminars. Serves as a link to government agencies and recommends positions on state and federal human resources/employment law issues.

5. LIQUOR ISSUES COMMITTEE
Recommends positions on liquor code legislation and PLCB regulatory action affecting the industry.

6. LODGING CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
Plans annual Lodging Conference program including topics, speakers, and theme. Promotes Conference to PTLA members and non-members.

7. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Develops and maintains an effective membership recruitment and retention program to insure the Association’s stability, financial security, and growth.

8. SALES & MARKETING COMMITTEE
Plans annual Sales & Marketing Conference program including topics, speakers, and theme. Promotes Conference to PTLA members and non-members. Recommends positions on legislative issues affecting the industry such as federal per diems, and state allowances.

9. TAX LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
Recommends positions on local and state taxes and regulatory actions affecting the industry such as room taxes, sales taxes, nexus taxes and amusement taxes.

10. UNIQUE LODGING COMMITTEE
Plans and coordinates special projects, educational seminars, and other activities for “unique lodging” members. Recommends positions on legislative issues affecting innkeepers.