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Future hospitality leaders from Monterey Peninsula College and California State University, Monterey Bay awarded over $25,000 in scholarships

Through Monterey County Hospitality Association’s (MCHA) communication tool and outreach, local hospitality students at Monterey Peninsula College(MPC) and the Sustainable Hospitality Management program at California State University, Monterey Bay(CSUMB) were awarded over $25,000 in scholarships by the California Hotel & Lodging Association Hospitality Foundation (CHLAHF). The CHLAHF combines the efforts of The Hotel & Restaurant […]

MPC Accelerated Culinary Training

Enroll today — Develop the knowledge and skills needed for entry level cook and pastry careers in just a few months with an accelerated program that culminates in earning two college level certificates from MPC.

County of Monterey Board of Supervisors Approves a New Long Term Concession Agreement for Laguna Seca Recreation Area, Home to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, with Non-Profit Friends of Laguna Seca

New Era Points Toward Ongoing Progress July, 18, 2023 (Monterey, Calif.) —In a historic move to ensure the long-term future of the Laguna Seca Recreation Area, home to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors today approved a new, long term concession agreement with the local non-profit Friends of Laguna Seca. First District […]

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Support for the Highway 1 Elkhorn Slough Corridor Climate Resiliency Project

Letter to the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) in support of the Monterey County Regional Transportation Vulnerability Assessment.

Spotlight on Hospitality: Employee Appreciation Day brings tourism professionals back together

Hardworking hospitality professionals will enjoy a well-deserved celebration on June 14, when Employee Appreciation Day events return after a three-year pandemic pause. The Monterey County Hospitality Association (MCHA) hosts this annual gathering that features food, fun and friendly competitions for cooks, dishwashers, hotel housekeepers, retail clerks, and other guest-facing tourism professionals and their families. About […]

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Monterey County Supervisors TOT

Letter to the Board of Supervisors regarding restoration of the DSA funding.

California Restaurant Foundation Restaurants Care Program for Foodservice Workers

Restaurants Care is a nonprofit fund that provides direct relief grants to food and beverage workers in California. Grants cover basic needs like groceries and rent while people recover from illness, injury, natural disaster, death in the family, and more.  Restaurants Care provides up to $2,500 directly to F+B workers experiencing illness, injury, natural disaster, […]

Annual Rancho Cielo Program Culminates with MCHA Career Fair

Leading employers guide local Rancho Cielo, high school and college culinary students to explore careers in hospitality.  More than twenty leading hospitality employers welcomed Rancho Cielo and local area students on May 16 for Monterey County Hospitality Association’s (MCHA) Hospitality Career Fair at the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa. The Career Fair marked the culmination […]

Spotlight on Hospitality: Catering and Event Professionals Embrace a Flexible Career Path

For more than two decades, Franco Vásquez has made career moves that might surprise his teenage self. He’d considered working in digital design, but a high school dishwashing job led to bussing and serving opportunities. Those roles sparked a management interest. Vásquez steadily climbed the ranks, diversifying with restaurant and housekeeping leadership positions before landing […]

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Monterey High School Proposes to Develop New Specialized Secondary Program in Culinary Arts

Letter to Tom Newton in support of a new Specialized Secondary Program in Culinary Arts.

2023 Annual Gala & Auction Sponsors

Thank you to everyone who attended and supported our 2023 Annual Awards Gala and Auction. We are incredibly grateful to our members, sponsors and community for making the evening such a success. We look forward to next year!

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Nacimiento and San Antonio Dams Capital Asset Management Program (CAMP) Funding

Letter to California State Senate and Assembly regarding Nacimiento and San Antonio Dams Capital Asset Management Program (CAMP) Funding.

Spotlight on Hospitality: Tourism Professionals Recognize Industry Legends and Legacies

More than 21,600 people work in Monterey County's hospitality industry, creating unforgettable experiences for the guests who make a $2.5 billion annual economic impact. And each year, the Monterey County Hospitality Association (MCHA) honors one outstanding industry member as its Hospitality Professional of the Year.  For four decades, the honor has recognized ongoing service and […]

Annual Awards Gala Auction

We are taking a portion of our auction virtual this year, please enjoy this special sneak peek.  Mark your calendar — bidding is live March 24th! Click here to register in advance.  Lot #1Pasadera Dine, Play Stay!Exclusive Package for 8   Enjoy a luxurious getaway at The Club at Pasadera. This magnificent package includes a private three-course dinner, wine pairing, private rooms at the […]

MCHA Honors Hospitality Professional of the Year at Annual Event

Monterey County Hospitality Association (MCHA) will honor the Hospitality Professional of the Year on Friday, March 31st at their Annual Awards Gala at Portola Hotel & Spa. This year’s honoree, Chef Bert Cutino, CMC, Cofounder/C.O.O. of The Sardine Factory Restaurant will be recognized for his on-going service and commitment to the local hospitality industry.

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Spotlight on Hospitality: Women talk leadership during March hospitality event

Kris Markus launched Illusions of Grandeur, her Monterey Peninsula event design and custom rental business, 38 years ago. She’s employed several team members for 15 years or more, and one has been with the company for nearly three decades. In addition to a overseeing a full-time staff of 10, Markus engages a network of part-time […]

Spotlight on Hospitality: Monterey County chefs open doors for tomorrow’s culinary stars

The hospitality industry offers unexpected opportunities at every turn. Just ask Chef Bert Cutino, who earned 30 cents an hour washing dishes as a teenager.  “I didn’t know, at the time, if I would go into the culinary profession. I just knew that someday I wanted to own something,” he says. That job set Cutino […]

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