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The California Outdoor Hospitality Association (CalOHA) is one of the nation’s leading associations for RV parks, campgrounds, outdoor resorts, and glamping establishments. CalOHA provides members with the tools, resources, and programs they need to be successful while ensuring that outdoor hospitality is a valued and recognized segment of travel and tourism.  We work to promote…

After a long, harsh winter, California now faces a dangerous summer of unpredictable wildfires and climate change. Wildfire numbers across the United States have continuously grown since 2000, but California wildfires in particular are escalating and becoming more and more unpredictable.  After a rough winter of heavy snowfall and rain, vegetation is blooming.  While this…

It can sometimes be difficult to determine whether a guest’s animal is an ADA service animal or just a pet. CalOHA, with the help of Hart Kienle Pentecost, is here to help explain the differences. Our White Paper series, located in the Document Library, outline The American Disability Act (ADA) regulations to clarify the definitions…

It was a long legislative day yesterday, but as of 8:16 pm we had our vote on AB 1472 (Alvarez – San Diego). AB 1472 set to fine parks for allowing reregistration of tenants under the assumption that the only reason they were asked to leave was to prevent residency.  CalOHA, along with our lobbyist,…

California Outdoor Hospitality Association has a long history of success advocating for its members before the California State Legislature and pushing back against aggressive state bureaucracies. Over the years, CalOHA has won its members the ability to build and rent tent and camping cabins to their customers, carved RV Parks out of the onerous tenant…

This past weekend showed California’s first heat wave of the summer, with temperatures hitting the triple digits.  If you have employees who are working outside, it is important to remember how to protect them from heat illnesses. California has seen some warmer temperatures thus far this summer, but nothing like last weekend.  With workers not…

This year over 2500 bills were introduced to the California legislature. More than we have seen in decades. Historically, RV parks and campgrounds tend to fly under the radar avoiding some of those bills that wreak havoc on our counterparts, in the mobile home space however as more RV parks are moving to an extended…

While the majority of California’s employment law changes are made at the start of the calendar year, they are constantly evolving throughout year, oftentimes without employers’ realization. To keep employers up to date on all the changes that have been implemented thus far this year, CalChamber has released their 2023 Midyear Employment Law Update. According…

David Gorin, a founding member of the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (National ARVC) passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 78 years old. David Gorin was the definition of a titan of industry when it comes to RV parks and campgrounds. Among his assistance in establishing the National ARVC, Gorin was…

Are you worried about finding quality health care for your team? Allow CalOHA to be of assistance! ​ The California Outdoor Hospitality Association has partnered with the California Hotel & Lodging Association to present health care options for your employees, both part time and full time, through their Healthy Hospitality program. Whether your staff is…