Enriched Communities, Lasting Impressions

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An Initiative of

Hotels are more than just places to stay―they are pillars of a community’s vitality and service.​

Hotel Caring is an initiative led by the California Hotel & Lodging Association (CHLA) to showcase the positive social impact the industry has on our local communities.​

The project highlights the philanthropic activities carried out by hotels and lodging properties in California each year, beginning with the 2023 calendar year.

Results / Impact

Explore the map to discover how participating U.S. states are making a difference.

Hover over each state to see the collective social impact generated by their initiatives. For each participating state, the results present the total contribution.

Participating States

California

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Illinois

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Maryland

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Massachusetts

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Georgia

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Take the Survey

Join our campaign. Submit any and all philanthropic activities your property participated in during 2023. Submissions can include any cash or in-kind contributions your property made, fundraisers, food/supply drives, employee initiatives, refugee support, trainings, and more.

Before you begin, ensure you have access to all applicable data such as number of hours spent volunteering or number of room nights donated.

The details collected will be used to illustrate that hospitality extends far beyond hotel walls and helps shape thriving communities.

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Our Progress

The Hotel Caring Initiative is a project led by the California Hotel and Lodging Association, in partnership with Oxford Economics.

News

CHLA, Oxford Economics Launch “Hotel Caring” Initiative

Explore the launch of the “Hotel Caring” initiative by the California Hotel & Lodging Association (CHLA), in collaboration with Oxford Economics. Discover how this initiative highlights the positive impact of the lodging industry on local communities. The Hotel Caring Initiative relies on data submitted by...
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California Hotels Donate $68 Million To Support Local Needs

Discover the significant positive impact of California’s lodging industry on local communities. Explore the results of our statewide survey, revealing over $68 million in donations and hundreds of volunteer hours contributed by the lodging industry in 2023. See how California hotels are making a real...

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