Lodging Trade Associations

American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA)

The largest U.S. hotel trade association representing brands, owners, management companies, independents, and partners; advocates on policy, workforce, safety, sustainability and more.

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

American Resort Development Association (ARDA)

Trade association for the timeshare/vacation ownership sector; leads advocacy, research and best practices for developers, managers, HOAs and suppliers.

https://www.arda.org Membership: 500

Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA)

The world’s largest hotel owners association; provides advocacy, education, events and vendor programs for U.S. hotel owners.

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

Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA)

Regional federation and private‑sector voice for Caribbean hospitality and tourism; connects 30+ national hotel associations and hotel/allied members for marketing, advocacy, and development.

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

European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA)

Pan‑European network of luxury and first‑class hotel general managers focused on leadership, education, and best‑practice exchange.

https://ehma.com Membership: 476

Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA)

Statewide association for Florida’s lodging and restaurant industry; provides policy advocacy, compliance training, and member programs.

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

Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)

Global association for business travel and meetings; delivers advocacy, research, education and events for buyers and suppliers (including lodging).

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

Hotel Association of Canada (HAC)

Canada’s national hotel trade association; leads federal advocacy, research and industry programs representing hotels, brands, owners and provincial associations.

https://hotelassociation.ca Membership: 8,226

Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association (HEDNA)

Global trade association for hotel electronic distribution; convenes hotel and technology leaders to advance standards and best practices in distribution and payments.

https://www.hedna.org Membership: 200

Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA)

Association of hotel asset management professionals; advances owner value via education, forums and industry research.

https://hamagroup.org Membership: 200

Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI)

Global membership organization for hotel sales, marketing, and revenue optimization professionals; provides conferences, certifications, and resources that drive hotel revenue growth.

https://www.hsmai.org Membership: 7,000

Independent Lodging Industry Association (ILIA)

U.S. association representing independent lodging owners and managers; advocates on legislative issues and provides resources and partnerships for independents.

https://independentlodging.org Membership: 5,000

National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (ARVC)

National trade group for private RV parks and campgrounds (outdoor hospitality); offers advocacy, education, marketing tools and member benefits across the U.S. and Canada.

https://arvc.org Membership: 3,000

New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association (NYSHTA)

America’s oldest state lodging association; statewide advocacy, education and programs serving hotels and tourism partners in New York.

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

Relais & Che2teaux

Global association of individually owned luxury hotels and restaurants committed to culinary excellence and unique lodging experiences.

https://www.relaischateaux.com Membership: 580

Texas Hotel & Lodging Association (THLA)

Statewide hotel trade association providing advocacy, legal support, education and marketing benefits to lodging operators and partners in Texas.

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

UKHospitality

UK’s lead hospitality trade body representing hotel and wider venue operators; advocates to government and provides member services across the sector.

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

U.S. Travel Association

National, nonpartisan trade association that unites the U.S. travel industry (including hotel brands, owners and DMOs) for advocacy, insights and collaboration.

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

Vacation Rental Management Association (VRMA)

Trade association for professional vacation rental managers and suppliers; provides advocacy, standards, education and events supporting short‑term rental lodging.

https://www.vrma.org Membership: 1,300

World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance

Global coalition of hotel companies and value‑chain partners advancing Net Positive Hospitality with shared tools, training and initiatives on climate, nature and people.

https://sustainablehospitalityalliance.org Membership: 55