Hotels Trade Associations

American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA)

The largest U.S. hotel trade group representing all segments nationwide; advocates on policy, runs industry programs (safety, workforce, sustainability), and now includes HTNG as its tech arm.

https://www.ahla.com Membership: 32,000

American Resort Development Association (ARDA)

Timeshare/vacation ownership trade association based in Washington, D.C., focused on advocacy, research, and best practices for resort developers, managers, HOAs, and vendors.

https://www.arda.org Membership: 600

Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA)

Represents U.S. hotel owners with education, advocacy, and networking; members own a majority of U.S. hotels.

https://www.aahoa.com Membership: 20,000

Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association (BLLA)

Global association for independent boutique and lifestyle hotels, offering advocacy, education, and community for owners and partners.

https://blla.org Membership: 300

California Hotel & Lodging Association (CHLA)

California’s statewide hotel and lodging trade association providing government advocacy, training, and member benefits for properties and vendors.

https://calodging.com Membership: 2,400

Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA)

Regional private‑sector association uniting Caribbean hotels and allied businesses for advocacy, marketing, events, and development.

https://caribbeanhotelandtourism.com Membership: 1,000

European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA)

Network of luxury/first‑class hotel general managers across Europe focused on leadership, standards, and professional exchange.

https://ehma.com Membership: 470

Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA)

Florida’s statewide restaurant and lodging association delivering advocacy, compliance training, and industry programs for hospitality businesses.

https://frla.org Membership: 10,000

Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)

World’s premier business travel and meetings association; convenes buyers and suppliers (including hotel brands) and advocates on travel policy impacting hotel demand.

https://www.gbta.org Membership: 9,000

Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA)

Organization of hotel asset management professionals advancing owner interests through education, research, and networking.

https://hamagroup.org Membership: 200

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP)

Global nonprofit for hospitality finance and technology professionals; publishes USALI and produces HITEC, with chapters worldwide.

https://www.hftp.org Membership: 5,200

Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI)

Association for hotel sales, marketing, and revenue optimization leaders offering education, certification, and industry events across regions.

https://www.hsmai.org Membership: 5,000

Hotel Association of Canada (HAC)

Canada’s national hotel association providing federal advocacy, programs, and insights for branded and independent properties nationwide.

https://hotelassociation.ca Membership: 8,000

Hotel Association of New York City (HANYC)

City trade association representing New York City hotels on legislation, workforce, sustainability, and industry programs.

https://hanyc.org Membership: 300

IHG Owners Association

Independent, not‑for‑profit owners’ association representing IHG franchise owners/operators globally; advocates to IHG and offers member programs.

https://www.owners.org Membership: 5,000

International Society of Hotel Associations (ISHA)

Peer network of state, provincial, and city hotel associations in the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean that shares resources and recognizes best practices.

https://www.isha.biz Membership: 42

Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association (OHLA)

One of the U.S.’s oldest state lodging associations; provides advocacy, education, and resources for hotel properties and partners across Ohio.

https://ohla.org Membership: 600

Texas Hotel & Lodging Association (THLA)

Texas’s statewide lodging and tourism association delivering advocacy, legal support, marketing, and workforce programs for properties and vendors.

https://texaslodging.com Membership: 5,000

UKHospitality

UK’s lead hospitality trade body spanning hotels and other venues; represents operator companies, provides policy advocacy, and member services.

https://www.ukhospitality.org.uk Membership: 750

U.S. Travel Association

Nationwide umbrella association for the U.S. travel industry—hotels, destinations, attractions, transportation—leading federal advocacy and research that shape hotel demand.

https://www.ustravel.org Membership: 1,000