Organizations
American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA)
Provides operational, technical, educational, marketing, and governmental
services and representation to the lodging industry.
International Hotel and Restaurant Association
Members include hotel chains and independent operators representing
more than 300,000 establishments in 145 countries.
International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC)
Members of the ISHC are experienced and knowledgeable consultants in
the hospitality industry who excel at formulating and expressing sound
judgment on industry issues. In monthly articles, ISHC members share
their thoughts about specific areas of the hospitality industry.
Urban Land Institute
Recognized as one of America's most respected and widely quoted sources
of objective information on urban planning, growth, and development. Members
include developers, architects, brokers, public officials, investors,
and academics.