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The PTLA offers programs with the following companies for its members.
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BMI Licensing Agreement Discount 

As an AH&LA member, your property is entitled to a 1percent discount on BMI licensing fees. Click here to download a Music Licensing Agreement from BMI . BMI is an American performing rights organization that represents more than 300,000 songwriters, composers and publishers in all genres of music. With a repertoire of more than 6.5 million musical works from around the world, the non-profit-making corporation collects license fees from businesses that use music, which it then distributes as royalties to the musical creators and copyright owners it represents.


Savings abound with the NEW BP Business Solutions program!
Your company can receive up to 6.5¢ on every gallon. That's 2¢ more per gallon than non-association members! With special tiered rebates on purchases at BP, and a 2¢ rebate on all gasoline and diesel purchases at other brands, you'll save with every fill up. Rebates may not be allowed where prohibited by law and apply only to fuel purchases made at participating BP branded locations in the U.S. Rebates subject to change without notice. Rebates are not offered on purchases at ARCO locations.
Call 1-800-348-7959 today! Mention #840

Dynamic fleet management offering flexibility, freedom and control Flexible Card Management
- Set spending and usage limits for each card, by day, week or cycle
- Purchases may be restricted to specific locations, or you may restrict purchases during off hours
- Help prevent convenience store purchases by limiting cards to “fuel purchases only” or “purchase at the pump only”

More Charge Freedom
- Accepted at more than 11,400 BP and ARCO locations nationwide
- Use anywhere MasterCard® cards are accepted for fuel and maintenance

Security and Reporting
- Set prompts to ask for vehicle or driver number and the transaction will not be completed unless the correct number is entered
- Set prompts to ask for odometer reading to keep track of mileage for the MPG report

Simplified Billing
- Receive invoices online free of charge. Paper statements available for a fee

Membership Fee
- $10 monthly membership fee for accounts purchasing less than 5,000 gallons per month (fee waived if purchases exceed 5,000 gallons)

Complete online control
Enhanced security and fraud protection controlled online by fleet manager
Control purchasing ability for each card
Real-time transaction information available 24/7
Variety of comprehensive reports available sorted by exception, driver, vehicle, MPG readings or any of several other options



In light of today's unstable economy Broadband Hospitality is now offering a shorter term plan for High Speed Internet Support to all new customers. In the past, in order to get the best monthly cost for internet support a hotel had to sign a 36 month commitment. Partnering with PTLA, Broadband Hospitality can now offer 36 month discount pricing on a 12 MONTH CONTRACT.

In the ever-changing technology arena it has become apparent that hotels are looking for shorter commitments in order to be able to quickly adapt to market driven and technology driven plans. With this new offering your hotel will be able to adapt while at the same time enjoy the benefits of discount pricing that until now has only been available with longer terms. This program is open to hotels that contract with Broadband Hospitality for our IN-HOUSE 24x7 help desk regardless of who did the installation.

From wired to wireless to Data-Over-Voice, Broadband Hospitality will develop, install, and maintain an internet solution to meet your hotel's unique needs as well as the needs of your guests to have a quality support call center. Our goal is to provide your hotel with state-of-the-art quality internet access solutions. We are committed to providing solutions and support that will help you enhance guest satisfaction, increase revenues, and improve operating efficiencies.

For more information please contact Curt Weingart at 800-440-7008 ext. 110
cweingart@broadbandhospitality.com



buuteeq is a digital marketing system for hotels and bed and breakfasts. One of their hottest products is their FREE Facebook app that installs right into your existing Facebook page. It shows off your rooms with vivid photography, detailed descriptions and a list of amenities. Included is an embedded photo gallery of your property with as many high-resolution photos as you like. Guests can then discover all of the local interests you feel are important using the interactive map, which lists your property and any other nearby places you wish. Most importantly, a reservation link is placed on every room listing all throughout the application so that guests can easily book a room right from Facebook.

Many members of PTLA are already using their free hotel Facebook app, including The Lafayette Inn, Vogt Farm Bed and Breakfast and Fallen Tree Farm Bed and Breakfast to name a few.

Their production team will even do all of the work to upload your photos, rooms, amenities and ann interactive map of the area. Head on over to buuteeq to sign up and install your free app today! Or contact Andrew DeLorenzo at 206-673-4576 Direct or 1-800-734-1769.


In the fast-paced hotel industry, it's unfortunate yet inevitable that some calls must be placed on hold. With Creative Business Audio, hotel clients turn this event into a positive experience. Rather than waste opportunities to communicate to a captive audience by providing DEAD AIR, MUSIC OR A CANNED GENERIC MESSAGE, take advantage of hold time by educating prospective guests about your in-room amenities, renovations, hotel features, accommodations for corporate meetings/large events, catering, restaurant, awards, website…The result is a positive guest experience before they even set foot on your property, and the potential for increased sales as your guest learns information about your hotel they may not otherwise know.

Creative Business Audio is offering PTLA members 15% off any of their packages-from one custom message to a package allowing for frequent message updates, with cash or monthly payments available, with or without our digital download equipment. Also, be sure to inquire about professionally produced voice mail/audio attendant recordings to complement your on-hold message and lend consistency to your image.

Creative Business Audio is one of the largest companies in the message-on-hold industry with over 13,000 clients nationwide. In business since 1991, their expertise has earned them recognition from CNN Moneyline and the New York Times as an industry leader. Since the company's inception, they have built a reputation for responsive service and unsurpassed quality. From creative development to on-time delivery, our staff will help you maximize the benefits of their on-hold marketing program. CBA prides itself on proactive customer service, remaining in touch with clients over the span of the relationship, and reminding you to take advantage of production updates, allowing you to get the most value and effectiveness of the package purchased.

For more information call CBA today 484/924-9360
or email Joe Collura at joe.collura@cbizaudio.com.





With the Choice Rx Prescription Drug Discount Card, helping employees cover prescription costs just got easier...

Skyrocketing insurance costs mean that hospitality businesses cannot always provide healthcare benefits for all of their employees, and employees cannot always afford to pay monthly contributions for their insurance. As a result, some go without healthcare coverage. Now, AH&LA & PTLA bring members an affordable way to help your employees access the prescription drugs they need for less.

What is the Choice Rx Prescription Drug Discount Card?
The Choice Rx Prescription Drug Discount Card is a card that offers a discount of up to 50% on all drugs at participating pharmacies to all of your employees, whether they have no insurance coverage, are underinsured, or have health insurance.

What's the cost to me and my employees?
As an exclusive, members-only benefit, there is NO COST for individual cards printed online.

How does the card work?
Employees simply present the card when purchasing prescription drugs to receive an on-the-spot discount. Every time your employees use their free Choice Rx Prescription Drug Discount Card, they save money. Employees can use it:
  • If they do not have health insurance
  • As an alternative to high insurance co-pays
  • When insurance does not cover a particular prescription
  • If their family is not covered by their insurance plan
  • When they lose their medication and insurance will not pay for an immediate refill

Where is it accepted?
The Choice Card is accepted at more than 55,000 pharmacies, including Kroger, Costco, Walgreens, Long Drugs, Target, Rite-Aid, CVS/Pharmacy, and all pharmacies in grocery stores.

How can I order the cards or learn more?
The Choice Rx Prescription Drug Discount Card is an exclusive benefit of membership in PTLA. Click here for a PDF order form to order multiple cards!

For more information contact Leeann MacWilliams at 717/232-8880 or leeannm@patourism.org


D.K. Shifflet and Associates is offering PTLA members a 45-day free trial for the HotelGESTsm Guest Email Satisfaction Tool, an innovative and cost effective property satisfaction management tool. In addition, AH&LA members receive a 15 percent discount with a one-year subscription. HotelGEST is the only guest satisfaction measurement tool that gives hotel management access to real-time guest satisfaction data with local competitive benchmarks for guest satisfaction, service, and value. All property data is available around the clock through a password protected Website.

With HotelGESTsm, you receive: 
  • Instant guest feedback on eight standard reports which are updated immediately, empowering you to make real-time assessments of the guest experience.

  • Market-level competitive benchmarks utilizing the DKS&A database of Americans' travel behavior

  • An affordable system, starting at less than $50 per hotel per month.

  • Access to an e-mail survey of 20 key questions with a customization option.


For more information, visit www.hotelgest.com or contact Jim Caldwell at jcaldwell@dksa.com or (703) 536-0933





FedEx Advantage® Program

AH&LA members are now eligible to receive valuable discounts of up to 26% on select FedEx® shipping services. There are no additional costs and no minimum shipping requirements.  FedEx Advantage® Program allows you to save up to:
  • 29%* on FedEx Priority Overnight® and FedEx Standard Overnight® envelopes. 

  • 24% on FedEx Priority Overnight, FedEx Standard Overnight, FedEx 2Day® and FedEx Express Saver® paks and packages. 

  • 25% on FedEx International Priority® and FedEx International Economy® shipments. 

  • 5-20% on FedEx Ground® and FedEx Home Delivery® shipments, depending on the weight of the package. 

  • 70% on FedEx Freight® and FedEx National LTLSM services.

For more information or enroll in the FedEx Advantage Program, please click here and enter passcode WSGPBB, or call 1-800-MEMBERS (1.800.636.2377, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. EST, M-F) to speak to a dedicated member representative.



PTLA & AH&LA have negotiated a 20% member discount on FTD.COM online and toll-free orders. The discount is valid on FTD.COM's flowers, plants and exclusive gifts, and is offered both for your company's commercial use and as an employee benefit for all member hotels' staff. Most orders received by 2:00 p.m. will be delivered the same day throughout the U.S. and Canada, and wire orders are available to more than 150 countries.

Contact the PTLA office at 717/232-8880 to receive your Promo Code and then simply order at www.ftd.com/ahla/ or call 800/SENDFTD. Discount does not apply to retail locations.




AH&LA has partnered with Hcareers to create the AH&LA Career Center - the nation's largest searchable, online database of candidates and job openings tailored specifically to the lodging industry.

For PTLA member properties, the AH&LA/Hcareers alliance means high visibility and plenty of qualified candidates for your job openings. Hcareers already reaches a key and growing audience of job seekers, attracting 3.2 million job seeker visits to the site each month. With the launch of the AH&LA Career Center, members that advertise their open positions on Hcareers will also see their listings appear on both Hcareers.com and ahla.com/careers, which also draws thousands of visitors. This double-powered marketing means a rich source of qualified applicants for employers. Also, Hcareers has agreed to offer all PTLA members 20% off all their regular rates.

For more information on Hcareers contact Antonella at Hcareers 1-800-832-3738 ext 272



Hertz Discounts and Upgrades for Hoteliers and Employees

Hertz offers AH&LA employees at member hotels discounts up to 10 percent at participating locations around the world, plus upgrades and additional discounts subject to availability. Simply mention Corporate Discount Plan (CDP) number 80718 when making your reservation, or build the CDP number in your hertz.com profile if you are a Hertz #1 Club member.

Based on availability, and subject to black-out dates and car rented, AH&LA members also qualify for several additional discounts:
  • One car-class upgrade
  • $10 off a weekly rental
  • $15 off a weekend rental
  • Free child seat

Share the Hertz benefit with your employees. Place Hertz discount cards/coupons in employee paychecks as a benefit, in lunch/break rooms, on the company bulletin boards, or through Human Resources. Hertz can also provide your member properties and corporate office with electronic and print ads for employee benefits handbooks and other promotional materials at no cost. For assistance, send an e-mail to businessdevelopment@ahla.com.

For more information, contact Leeann MacWilliams at leeannm@patourism.org





Professional On-Site Survey - ($500.00 Value)
ITG helps PTLA Members make smarter technology investments. Before offering to install a new network and/or take over support of an existing network, ITG performs a comprehensive on-site evaluation. By evaluating the existing infrastructure and testing with actual equipment, ITG can determine:
  • Existing Telephone Infrastructure
  • Integrity of existing network equipment and wiring
  • Optimal Number and Placement of AP's
  • Area Interference
  • Most effective route for necessary cabling

Free month of Support Service
Based on signing a new 36-month Support Service Agreement for HSIA and/or PBX Network Support, ITG will credit the first month of support services.

About ITG Networks
ITG Networks, headquartered in Wexford, Pennsylvania, focuses primarily on helping property owners and managers make smarter technology investments. Specializing in visitor-based networks, ITG offers HSIA and PBX solutions by combining 24X7 end-user support with scalable network solutions that take advantage of traditional data cable, existing telephone wire, or wireless technology.

ITG's industry-leading support Service Level Agreement (SLA) ensures the availability of their customer's visitor-based network on a cost effective basis. With several partnerships and networking specializations, ITG has the depth of technical experience to design, install, and support reliable network solutions that lower the cost of ownership, improve return on investment and provide for greater user satisfaction.

For more information and/or to schedule an on-site Analysis, contact John Spirnak at 877/934-4636 or jspirnak@itgnetworks.com




Insurance Services United Inc. is able to provide a 5% discount on Business Insurance (Businessowners Policy) to all PTLA members.

Our mission is to provide Insurance education and products to the hospitality and tourism Industry. We work closely with our clients to prepare customized packages for each unique situation. We were established In 1951 and have over 4000 clients.

Insurance Services United Inc. is able to provide:
  • Business Insurance

  • Health Insurance

  • Comprehensive analysis of current coverage at no cost

These coverages are vital to the future of the Hospitality Industry.

While we cannot provide discounts on Health Insurance, we are able to provide Health Plans with all the major carriers In Pennsylvania. If changing Insurance carriers is not beneficial, we can find solutions to current Health plans that enable the PTLA members to better spend their money.

For more information contact Tad Shirey at tad@insuranceservicesunited.com or 717-854-4043


Liberty Power provides low-cost, reliable electricity to tens of thousands of business customers in 12 states and 49 utility zones. Known for its commitment to providing small and mid-sized businesses with a level of support and service usually reserved for the largest customers, Liberty Power is one of the fastest-growing retail electric suppliers in the United States, and the only minority-owned electric supplier with a national presence. This dedication to low rates and premium service, specialization in the business sector and diversity status – along with a local office in Pennsylvania – are the hallmarks of Liberty Power’s pledge to PTLA members.

Liberty Power has created a microsite specifically for PTLA members

www.libertypowercorp.com/assoc/patourism/index

Liberty Power is proud to provide PTLA members with a special offer. For more information, please contact:

William Conway, Regional Sales Manager,
Phone: 732-241-3670 • E-mail: wconway@libertypowercorp.com


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For over 17 years, Nu-Safe Floors has been creating nationwide partnerships in the Hospitality Industry by helping our clients reduce slips & falls by as much as 65%.

Many of our partners who have implemented the Nu-Safe Solution™ has shown as much as a 9 to 1 return on investment by:

1) Reducing slips and falls on average 65% thus eliminating associated costs.
2) Reduced outside legal counsel costs
3) Reduced settlement costs (e.g. a client recently settled a $156k claim for $4k)
4.) Potential reduction of insurance premiums
5) Reduce Workers compensation costs

The Nu-Safe Solution™ is a client tested, proven, comprehensive approach to slip/fall prevention by:

1) Data collection through measuring and recording the condition of floors;
2) Improving and maintaining that condition to desired benchmarks;
3) Following corporate protocols for routine care;
4) Regularly evaluating / documenting the state of floors to help ensure (and demonstrate) the proper degree of due diligence and care (the opposite of negligence) and compliance with safety norms;
5) Management review and support of the Nu-Safe Solution™.

The foundation of the Nu-Safe Solution™ is our patented and GREEN certified anti-slip cleaning chemicals that increase traction on any type floor surface when wet. Polished marble, granite, ceramic tile, quarry tile, terrazzo, wood, and vinyl floors that are coated with floor finish, can have improved traction when they are wet after the Nu-Safe Solution have been applied.

Partnering with several insurance companies, The Nu-Safe Solution™ has become well known in the safety community for providing safer walking surfaces commonly found in lobby's, restrooms, kitchens, and swimming pool decks. Exterior polished concrete can even be made safer using one of Nu-Safe's Solutions™ proven products, MainTain. Enamel and porcelain bathtubs can be treated using Nu-Safe's Bathtub Treatment to make the bathtub floor clean and bright-and slip resistant!

Recently televised reports indicate that slip and fall claims are on the rise due to the economy. Nu-Safe's products are independently rated as' HIGH 'traction' by the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) and have been proven to greatly increase footing on wet surfaces. When a property owner implements a walkway safety solution using one of Nu-Safe's anti-slip products, it provides documented evidence that a preventative measure has been put in place to make the floors as safe as possible for guests and employee's. Are slips and falls creating challenges for you at your property?

If you would like more information please call Gregg Traverso, your Nu-Safe representative, at 724-822-1816 or visit our website at www.nu-safe.com to better understand how Nu-Safe can benefit your property.


OnDemand Energy has the ability to sell and service every EDC in the state of Pennsylvania, bringing the most “shopping” options for PTLA members. Our customer solutions center is located “in house” and is comprised of knowledgeable staff to help your members with questions or concerns regarding their electric when necessary. OnDemand Energy (ODE) has placed more electricity load into 3rd party supply contracts than any other consultant in the state of PA. Having been licensed by the PA PUC since 1999, OnDemand has placed over 10 billion kWh into 3rd party supply contracts with 18 different suppliers.

ODE, through our aggregation pools and guaranteed savings product in Penelec offers the most robust energy procurement in the state of Pennsylvania. This service will be made available to all your members.

Savings estimates vary tremendously by EDC, and obviously are subject to change depending on the ever changing tariff rates by all the PA EDC’s. But based on current POLR rates across the state here are some estimates:
  • PPL – OnDemand clients are experiencing savings in the 10% to 30% range.
  • MetEd – starting Jan 2011 clients will experience savings in the 5% to 15% range
  • Allegheny Power – clients are experiencing savings immediately (beating the current 2010 default rates) in the 5% to 20% range
  • DLCO – we expect to roll out a guaranteed savings product in August that will likely be in the 7% range
  • Penn Power – the past few years our pool clients saved in the 10% to 30% range, going forward (POLR rates dropped tremendously) over the next year we are looking at savings in the 5% to 10% range
  • Penelec – We have a guaranteed savings product that is variable but expectations for savings are in the 5% to 14% range
  • PECO – Starting Jan 2011 we are expecting the savings to be in the 5% to 15% range

For more information contact Cheryl Hefft, Sales & Marketing Manager, Eastern Region
chefft@ondemandenergy.com • Phone: 412-424-2585 • Mobile: 717-575-4807




For PTLA members there are two ways to find employees. (Check out both options on the web at www.patourism.org/jobsearch.html).

The PTLA site, www.PaHospitalityCareers.com is FREE to our members. PAHospitalityCareers.com offers Employers unlimited job postings; the ability to create company profiles and the ability to search resumes. It also offers Job Seekers an opportunity to search for Hospitality Careers and post their resumes.

Go to www.PAHospitalityCareers.com to begin your search today!

Contact PTLA office for more information at 717/232-8880.


PNC Merchant Services will meet or beat your current provider's program cost.

Credit transaction processing - With our meet or beat strategy, They will guarantee to meet or beat your current provider program cost or provide you with a $1,000.00 Gift Card

PNCMS makes moving your payment processing easy. If you own equipment, PNCMS will reprogram your terminal free of charge or you can lease or purchase the latest and secure up to date equipment at a low cost. PNCMS has a full array of equipment and peripherals designed to meet your business needs. PNCMS also offers YourPay.com Internet payment portal for on-line processing.

Other advantages to using PNCMS for payment processing include: No Application Fee- $150.00 Value

Supplies are free of charge for a period of one year; next day fund deposit is available, if you have a PNC checking account . Fee collection is monthly, not daily.

PNCMS has a dedicated PNC account manager for our members with a maximum response time of 24 hours. There is also a customer help desk and support available 24 hours a day/7 days per week.

PNCMS also offers a gift card program to help increase traffic, repeat customers, and cash flow for your business.

PTLA Members will receive a discounted rate structure tailored to your specific needs. PNC Merchant Services will meet or beat your current provider's program cost.

For more information about PNCMS, contact Russ Hayes at 215/901-4093 or russell.hayes@pnc.com



ServiceMaster by PRS has established itself as a leader In the Disaster Restoration Industry by achieving the designation of Premier Service Provider and Quality Restoration Vendor within the Insurance Industry.

ServiceMaster by PRS was established on the principal that providing high-quality workmanship and project management along with outstanding customer service assures satisfaction. Their objective is to complete each project on time and within A set budget.

ServiceMaster by PRS Is committed to providing an excellent customer service experience by communicating with and listening to our clients to ensure their satisfaction.

ServiceMaster by PRS Columbia, PA office provides full service to Lancaster, York and Adams Counties.

ServiceMaster by PRS Sunbury, PA office provides full service to Mifflin, Snyder, Union, Schuylkill, Northumberland, Columbia and Montour Counties.

ALL PTLA members will receive substantially discounted pricing and one on one client engagement with ServiceMaster by PRS. You will see the difference between ServiceMaster by PRS and their competitors from floor to ceiling.

For more information on their products and/or services, contact Cindy Hanson at 717-855-3873 or chanson@servicemasterbyprs.com



SESAC Licensing Agreement Discounts 

As an AH&LA member, your property is entitled to a 5 percent discount on SESEC licensing fees. SESAC, founded in 1930, is the second oldest performing rights organization in the United States. SESAC™s repertory features today's most popular music, including R&B/hip-hop, dance, rock classics, country hits, Latina music, contemporary Christian, cool jazz, and the television and film music of Hollywood’s hottest composers. 

Click here to a review a copy of the new SESAC license. Please note that if you are currently licensed by SESAC, you will receive notification when your current license expires, along with a copy of the new license from them.




The Staples Business Advantage Program means: Discounts averaging 40-60% off manufacturers list prices on over 8,000 items in Staples' full line catalog.

  • Market Basket of 50 items of the most popular office supplies in the lodging industry that leverage buying power.

  • Free multiple ordering channels: online, fax or telephone.

  • Free shipping on orders of $35 or more.

  • Staples Business Advantage Card can be issued to members for emergency use at Staples' retail stores.

This contract is offered exclusively through Staples Business Advantage, the business-to-business division of Staples, Inc.

For more information, contact the PTLA office at 717/232-8880 x105 or email Leeannm@patourism.org.