MPC Career Advancement Course, Free of Charge (non-credit) coming this Fall! Open to the Industry; Free of Charge for non-credit Register in three easy steps: Click below to learn more.
Stay in the know with research and industry trends from our tourism partner — Visit California. Click the links below to access a variety of resources: Visit California's Tourism Research Dashboard Economic Impact Stats Monthly Travel Indicators summary Monthly Lodging Performance Report Visitation & Spend Forecast Global Market Profiles See the Visit California research catalog for a full list […]
Promote your business through our DMO Partner See Monterey! Are you a hospitality or tourism-supporting business in Monterey County and interested in membership and visibility through SeeMonterey.com? It's FREE. Visit the See Monterey Members Hub - https://www.seemonterey.com/members/ to Submit Events and PR Content, Co-op Advertising & more!
View the 2025 Dean Runyan Report for Monterey County by clicking the link below. Download the Report Here For a complete list of See Monterey Presentations & Reports visit - https://www.seemonterey.com/members/reports/
Download a copy of the MCHA Member Decal for your marketing purposes below!
Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Product Responsibility ActEffective: June 1, 2026 Your business may qualify as a “producer” under California’s SB 54 legislation and should review whether registration is required before the June 1 deadline. AB54 - Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Product Responsibility Act, Compliance Deadline: June 1, 2026Producer Guidance: California’s packaging producer responsibility law SB-54 establishes a shared approach where producers […]
Be sure to utilize the MCHA Directory when considering referrals and new vendor opportunities. Click below to view the updated list of current members by category and download the list. Download the Membership List Here
Jobs and tax revenues climb to all-time highs as industry leaders highlight impact and partnership during California Tourism Month MONTEREY, Calif., May 7, 2026 – Monterey County’s tourism industry reached a major milestone in 2025, with travel spending climbing to $3.3 billion—a 4.1% increase over 2024 and surpassing the previous high of more than $3.2 billion […]
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MCHA proudly represents and advocates for nearly 28,000 hospitality professionals across the county. Through active engagement with local, county, and state leaders, our Government Affairs Committee continues to champion solutions for critical issues including long-term water reliability, workforce housing solutions, transportation improvements, and policies that sustain a healthy business environment. Beyond advocacy, MCHA remains committed […]
By Steve Steinhart In October, more than 80 area high school students gathered at Asilomar Conference Grounds for hands-on hospitality activities. They took behind-the-scenes tours of a bustling hotel kitchen. They chatted with housekeeping and maintenance professionals. Students learned about organizing corporate events, directing hotel operations and working in the California State Parks system. They […]
Mackenzie Conti | CSUMB Class of 2023 Written by Enya Koo, Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism Management Student at Cal State Monterey Bay and Intern for MCHA Mackenzie Conti, a 2023 graduate of Cal State Monterey Bay’s Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism Management program, is now the General Manager at Spa Adeline at the Hyatt Regency Monterey […]
Carson Meachim | CSUMB Class of 2023 Written by Enya Koo, Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism Management Student at Cal State Monterey Bay and Intern for MCHA Carson Meachim, a recent graduate of CSUMB’s Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism Management program, is already making a name for himself in the local industry. Now working as a Front […]
Paige Axton | CSUMB Class of 2022 Written by Enya Koo, Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism Management Student at Cal State Monterey Bay and Intern for MCHA Paige Axton, a Monterey County native and 2022 graduate of Cal State Monterey Bay’s Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism Management program, is a shining example of where passion, local education, […]
