Hotels and Lodging

Resources related to the hotel and hospitality industry.

Resources in this category:

American Hotel & Motel Association
http://www.ahla.com/

The American Hotel & Motel Association (AH&MA) represents more than 10,000 members in the lodging industry. This site provides general information about the AH&MA, links to member state associations throughout the country, information about the lodging industry, convention and meeting information, and a link to the association's online magazine.

Asian American Hotel Owners Association
http://www.aahoa.com/

"AAHOA provides an active forum in which Asian American Hotel Owners, through an exchange of ideas with a unified voice, can communicate, interact, and secure their proper position within the hospitality industry, and be a source of inspiration by promoting professionalism and excellence through education and community involvement." The site has information on the organization's members, events, programs, and magazine as well as general hospitality news and events.

British Hospitality Association
http://www.bha.org.uk/

"The British Hospitality Association has been representing the hotel, restaurant and catering industry for 90 years. The Association exists to ensure that the views of the British hospitality industry are represented in a forceful, coherent and co-ordinated way to government and policy makers in the UK and internationally, in order that its members' businesses can flourish." The information bank of news, business updates, and policy positions is searchable. General organzational information, including contact information and an FAQ, is available on this site.

Hotel Association of Canada
http://www.hotelassociation.ca/

Founded in 1913, the Hotel Association of Canada is the national organization representing the accommodation industry in Canada. Our objective is to assist both our national and international members as they endeavor to enhance their competitiveness and respond to the ever-changing global economy.

Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association
http://www.hedna.org/

"HEDNA [The Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association] is an international, not-for-profit organization formed by hoteliers in 1991 to promote and accelerate the use of Global Distribution Systems (GDS) as well as other electronic hotel reservation methods." The site includes information about committees, conferences, chapters, membership and career opportunities. Some parts of the site, such as the resource library, require a password.

Institute of Hospitality
http://www.instituteofhospitality.org/

"The Institute of Hospitality is the professional body for managers – and aspiring managers – working in the hospitality, leisure and tourism industries. With over 10,000 members in the UK, and in more than 100 countries worldwide, we aim to offer support to our members throughout their careers in the industry. The Institute is managed as an educational charity, with its primary purpose being "to promote the highest professional standards of management and education in the international hospitality, leisure and tourism industries". We exist to benefit members in their professional and career development, while continuing to improve industry sector standards." The site has sections on general information about the organization, professional development services, events, and news. Some areas of the site are restricted to members only. This organization was formerly known as Hotel and Catering International Management Association (HCIMA.)

Professional Association of Innkeepers International
http://www.paii.org/

The Professional Association of Innkeepers International is an organization that supports owners and operators of inns and bed & breakfasts throughout North and South America, Europe, and Australia. PAII's site offers resources to current inn owners, "aspiring innkeepers," travelers, vendors who provide goods and services to inns, and researchers.