AH&LA is the sole national association representing all sectors and stakeholders
in the lodging industry, including individual hotel property members, hotel
companies, student and faculty members, and industry suppliers. AH&LA provides
members with nation advocacy on Capitol Hill, public relations and image
management, education, research and information, and other value-added services
to provide bottom line savings and ensure a postive business climate for the
lodging industry.
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP)
www.hftp.org
HFTP, the producer of HITEC, is the global professional association for financial
and technology personnel working in hotels, clubs and hopitality-related businesses.
International Hospitality Information Technology Association (iHITA)
www.ihita.org
iHITA members are in the forefront of hospitality technology development,
computer innovators who use a variety of tools to think and communicate
clearly and to lead people effectively in hospitality technology issues.
iHITA's purpose is to advance the interaction between information
technology educators, vendors, and users in the global hospitality
industry, improving both the quality of education and the technology
itself. A key objective is to foster the development and adoption of
standards of best practice in the application of hospitality technology.
Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI)
www.hsmai.org
HSMAI is a global organization of sales and marketing professionals representing
all segments of the hospitality industry. With a strong focus on education, HAMAI
has become the industry champion in identifying and communication trends in the
hosptiralty industry while operationg as a leading voice for both hospitality
sales and marketing management disciplines, as well as connecting its members
with customers. Founded in 1927, HSMAI is an individual membership organization
comprised of nearly 7,000 members from 35 countries and chapters worldwide.