NAHCT Announces Leadership Transition

The National Association of Hospitality Compliance Trainers (NAHCT) announces a leadership transition effective May 1, 2026. Edward McLean, Founder and President of NAHCT, will be stepping down from his role to focus on the continued growth of his hospitality compliance training business and the development of an additional business venture. Since founding NAHCT, Edward has […]

Get Ready: Virginia STAP Applications Open September 1st

If your organization offers responsible alcohol seller/server training and you’re not yet approved in Virginia, now is the time to prepare. The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (Virginia ABC) opens its annual STAP application window on September 1, and providers have only one month — until October 1 at 5:00 p.m. — to submit their […]

OPINION: When Payment Disputes Undermine Hospitality Training Integrity

When Student Disputes Undermine Accountability: A Call for Action Across the Hospitality Training Industry In the hospitality training industry, fairness, accountability, and compliance are essential values. Yet as online training becomes more convenient and widespread, a troubling issue has begun to quietly erode the integrity of our systems: students completing their training, receiving valid state-recognized […]