The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) is a national trade association representing the U.S. lodging industry, including hotels, resorts, and related businesses. Its mission is to advocate on behalf of the hospitality industry, support workforce development, promote travel and tourism, and advance policies that strengthen the hotel sector’s economic impact.
AHLA typically pursues policies related to travel and tourism promotion, taxation, labor and workforce regulations, immigration and visa programs affecting hospitality staffing, health and safety standards, franchising and small business issues, technology and data privacy, and disaster relief and economic recovery for the lodging industry.
Primarily funded through membership dues, sponsorships, conferences, and industry partnerships.
Includes state lodging associations, major hotel brands such as Marriott International, Hilton, Hyatt, and InterContinental Hotels Group, and affiliated organizations such as the AHLA Foundation.
Trade association
