Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association Email Format
HospitalityPennsylvania, United States11-50 Employees
The Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association is a Pennsylvania-based trade association serving the hospitality sector, founded in 1937 and based in Harrisburg. It aims to promote, protect, educate and improve the state's hospitality industry and acts as the unified voice of the sector to the public and to elected officials. The organization supports restaurants and lodging providers through advocacy and educational initiatives, helping stakeholders navigate policy and industry development. In February 2026, PRLA announced Colleen Hanson, executive director of Visit Potter-Tioga, as vice chair of its Destination Marketing Organization Coalition Committee, underscoring its involvement in tourism and destination marketing. The association has also engaged in activity surrounding major events, including attendance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and efforts by a PRLA-led coalition to secure extended alcohol service hours in Philadelphia bars during the tournament.