Other Accommodation and Food Services Trade Associations

American Camp Association (ACA)

Largest U.S. organization for camps; accredits camps and provides education, advocacy, and resources for resident, day, and outdoor program operators and professionals.

https://www.acacamps.org Membership: 10,000

American Culinary Federation (ACF)

Professional organization for chefs and culinary professionals offering certifications, education, competitions, and career development across restaurants, hotels, and institutions.

https://www.acfchefs.org Membership: 14,000

American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA)

Nation’s largest hotel association representing properties and brands of all sizes; leads industry advocacy, workforce initiatives, safety and sustainability programs.

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

Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA)

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

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

Association for Healthcare Foodservice (AHF)

Association for self-operated foodservice leaders in hospitals and senior dining; provides benchmarking, education, advocacy, and a strong peer network.

https://healthcarefoodservice.org Membership: 1,300

Boutique & Luxury Lodging Association (BLLA)

Global association uniting independent boutique and luxury hotels and suppliers; delivers research, leadership forums, and marketing/networking opportunities.

https://blla.org Membership: 750

Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers (CHART)

Community of hospitality training leaders from restaurant, foodservice, and lodging companies focused on education, best practices, and professional development.

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

Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals (HFTP)

Global association for hospitality finance and technology professionals; produces HITEC and offers industry certifications and resources for hotels and clubs.

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

International Caterers Association (ICA)

Trade association for on- and off-premise caterers providing education, peer-to-peer support, and business resources.

https://www.internationalcaterers.org Membership: 1,200

National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS)

Professional association for collegiate dining leaders and partners; offers benchmarking, education, and networking to elevate campus dining.

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

National Association of Concessionaires (NAC)

Trade group for concession, food, and beverage operators (cinemas, stadiums, arenas, etc.); provides education, certification, and industry advocacy.

https://www.naconline.org Membership: 679

National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA)

Association for the convenience services industry—vending, micro markets, and office coffee—supporting operators and suppliers with advocacy and education.

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

National Independent Concessionaires Association (NICA)

Membership organization for independent concessionaires serving fairs, festivals, and special events; offers benefits, advocacy, and business development resources.

https://www.nicainc.org Membership: 1,150

National Restaurant Association

Leading U.S. business association for restaurants of all segments; provides advocacy, research, ServSafe training, and the annual National Restaurant Association Show.

https://www.restaurant.org Membership: 40,000

OHI (Outdoor Hospitality Industry)

National association for RV parks, campgrounds, and glamping resorts (formerly ARVC); advances outdoor hospitality with advocacy, education, discounts, and OHCE.

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

Restaurant Facility Management Association (RFMA)

Only association dedicated to restaurant facilities professionals and vendor partners; offers the RFMA Annual Conference, resources, and the CRFP credential.

https://www.rfmaonline.com Membership: 1,360

School Nutrition Association (SNA)

Largest association for K–12 school nutrition professionals; provides advocacy, training, certification, and resources that support healthy school meals.

https://www.schoolnutrition.org Membership: 50,000

Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management (SHFM)

Association for leaders in corporate foodservice and workplace hospitality (B&I); delivers research, networking, and professional development.

https://www.shfm-online.org Membership: 806

Specialty Coffee Association (SCA)

Global coffee association spanning the entire value chain—from producers to cafes—offering standards, education, and major events like Expo/World of Coffee.

https://sca.coffee Membership: 3,000

Vacation Rental Management Association (VRMA)

Trade association for professional vacation rental managers and suppliers; provides advocacy, education, accreditation, and industry events.

https://www.vrma.org Membership: 900