Preferred Partners
Cost savings programs offered exclusively to members of the Washington Hospitality Association.
We have curated programs, from health insurance to payment processing, that offer your business a return on investment for your annual membership. The association’s size and purchasing power allow us to to lower your costs for high-quality products.
We’ve teamed up with several preferred partners who specialize in services and products that will save you money.
In addition to our preferred partners highlighted below, you can find allied members of the association who provide goods and services to our industry in our Hospitality Vendor Directory.
Hospitality Health Insurance
Hospitality Health Insurance is the exclusive benefits trust for employers and employees who work in the hospitality industry.
Hospitality Health Insurance leverages the group buying power of the Washington Hospitality Association to negotiate and deliver affordable, flexible insurance offerings with statewide coverage. Plans are specifically crafted to meet the unique needs of hospitality employers.
We are designed to bring together employer groups of two or more enrolled employees to pool resources and enjoy the purchasing power of a large employer group.
Our program is a way for association members to purchase medical and dental insurance plans designed specifically for the hospitality industry and their employees.
TipHaus
TipHaus empowers businesses to streamline their operations and enhance employee satisfaction with our innovative tipping management platform.
The TipHaus automated tip payment software integrates with your POS and does all the tip calculations for you.
When signing up with TipHaus, members will receive automatic tip calculations, effortless tip pooling management, a reduction in errors, increased tipping transparency for all employees, higher employee satisfaction, and guaranteed legal compliance.
U.S. Bank Elavon
The Washington Hospitality Association partnered with U.S. Bank to provide you with innovative payment solutions at exclusive members-only pricing that meet the needs of your business and the demand of today’s hospitality industry.
Whether you’re an up-and-comer or an established pro, U.S. Bank understands your business is unique and that your payment solutions should be too.
Designed with the hospitality industry in mind, U.S. Bank’s cloud-based POS solution, talech, allows you to provide your customers with a variety of payment options. Accept credit, debit, and contactless payment options, including mobile wallets like Apply Pay® and Android Pay™, from a smartphone, tablet, or desktop.
Adesso
Over the last three years, Adesso Capital is proud to have helped over twenty-thousand restaurants, bars, hotels, and other small businesses recover from the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, with access to over $1 Billion in Employee Retention Credits and Refunds. For many, these funds made all the difference in keeping their doors open.
While ERC has expired, their mission remains the same. They continue to help businesses access the funds they need to achieve their goals through a wide range of financing products and tax credits.
Adesso can assist eligible members to get back all the FICA taxes (social security and Medicare taxes) paid on tip earnings that surpass the federal minimum wage.
Adesso also has lending options including lines of credit, SBA loans, merchant cash advances, and more!
ERNwest
ERNwest has been helping companies save money and navigate Washington workers’ compensation since 1996.
Washington Hospitality Association members who work with ERNwest will have a dedicated claims manager who oversees all active claims for your location. They review all incoming incidents and work with you to create a plan to resolve each claim.
They have experts on your side, working to help your company save time, save money and ease frustration.
Parker, Smith & Feek
My Hospitality Insurance is an exclusive program for Washington Hospitality Association members, offering tailored business insurance solutions for the hospitality industry, including restaurants, hotels, and other eligible operations.
The right business insurance serves as the silent protector of your enterprise. Parker, Smith & Feek understands the unique challenges you face, and their My Hospitality Insurance program offers a comprehensive suite of business insurance solutions tailored to your needs.
With access to property and casualty coverage, members benefit from pricing, flexible terms, and long-term value — all designed to protect businesses in Washington’s hospitality sector.
ServSafe
The ServSafe program offers industry-recognized food safety training, exams, and educational materials for foodservice managers.
Washington state requires every restaurant have at least one Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM). In partnership with ServSafe, Washington Hospitality Association offers in-person and blended classes around the state, as well as online and private group classes. All fulfill state requirements.
Washington Hospitality Association members receive a 15% discount on CFPM courses.
IBA
International Business Associates, commonly known as IBA, is a full service business brokerage firm. They professionally sell privately held companies and family owned businesses employing best practices in environments of strict confidentiality.
IBA provides business buyers with quality companies at fair values to evaluate for potential acquisition.
IBA has completed over 4000 business sale transactions since 1975 including transactions in a spectrum of hospitality related industries ranging from hotels & motels to restaurants (Independent & Franchised) and from food manufacturing & distribution companies to bed & breakfasts and wineries.
