Resort Properties Trade Associations

American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA)

The largest U.S. hotel trade association, representing all segments from global brands to independents; advocates on policy, workforce, sustainability, safety and more for lodging and resort owners/operators.

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

American Resort Development Association (ARDA)

U.S. trade association for the vacation ownership/timeshare and resort development industry; provides research, advocacy and education to member developers, managers, HOAs and suppliers.

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

Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA)

Trade association for U.S. hotel owners; provides advocacy, education and networking for owners who collectively hold a significant share of U.S. hotels.

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

Boutique & Luxury Lodging Association (BLLA)

Global association advancing independent boutique and luxury lodging businesses with education, networking and advocacy tailored to smaller upscale properties and resorts.

https://blla.org Membership: 750

California Hotel & Lodging Association (CHLA)

California’s statewide lodging association serving hotels, resorts, boutiques and B&Bs with advocacy, education and member programs.

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

Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA)

Regional trade group for the Caribbean hospitality private sector—hotels, resorts and allied businesses—focused on advocacy, marketing, sustainability and workforce initiatives.

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

Club Management Association of America (CMAA)

The leading professional association for club management executives at country, golf, yacht and city clubs—many of which are part of destination resorts—offering education, certification and networking.

https://www.cmaa.org Membership: 8,100

Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA)

Florida’s primary hospitality trade body uniting lodging and restaurant members—including resorts and theme-park properties—for advocacy, compliance training and industry programs.

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

Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA)

Professional association serving turf and agronomy leaders at golf facilities—critical amenities for many resorts—offering education, certification and advocacy.

https://www.gcsaa.org Membership: 20,000

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP)

Global nonprofit for hospitality finance and technology professionals (hotels, resorts and clubs), known for HITEC, USALI guidance and certifications.

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

Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI)

International association advancing hotel commercial disciplines—sales, marketing and revenue management—through education, certifications and best‑practice programs.

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

Hotel Association of Canada (HAC)

Canada’s national hotel trade association representing hotel companies, resorts and provincial hotel associations; focuses on federal advocacy, programs and research.

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

International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA)

The global association for the attractions industry—theme parks, water parks and related resorts—offering safety resources, advocacy, research and trade shows.

https://www.iaapa.org Membership: 8,500

International SPA Association (ISPA)

The leading professional body for spas and wellness facilities at hotels and resorts, providing research, education and an annual industry conference.

https://experienceispa.com Membership: 2,500

National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA)

U.S. trade association for golf course owners and operators—including many resort courses—providing advocacy, education and group purchasing.

https://www.ngcoa.org Membership: 1,700

National Ski Areas Association (NSAA)

Trade association for ski area owners and operators; members include mountain resorts and suppliers, with programs on safety, sustainability and operations.

https://www.nsaa.org Membership: 300

Outdoor Hospitality Industry (OHI)

Formerly the National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds, OHI represents the outdoor hospitality sector (RV parks, campgrounds, glamping resorts) with advocacy, education and benefits.

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

U.S. Travel Association

The national, non‑profit association uniting all segments of the U.S. travel industry—including lodging and resort brands—for federal advocacy, research and industry coordination.

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

Vacation Rental Management Association (VRMA)

Trade association for professional vacation rental managers and suppliers; advances regulations, standards and education for short‑term rental and resort property management.

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

World Waterpark Association (WWA)

International trade group for waterparks and aquatic attractions—key amenities at many resorts—providing safety education, networking and an annual expo.

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