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State Associations

Alabama Hospitality Association Alabama
Alaska Cabaret, Hotel, Restaurant & Retailers Association Alaska
Arkansas Hospitality Association Arkansas
Arizona Hotel & Motel Association (AzH&MA) Arizona:
560 Arizona hotels, motels and vendors; over half of the guest rooms in Arizona are represented. Established in 1938
Arizona Restaurant Association Arizona
California Hotel & Lodging Association (CH&LA) California:
The California Hotel & Lodging Association, with more than 1,550 members representing more than 182,000 guestrooms, is the largest and most influential state lodging trade association in the world
California Restaurant Association California
Connecticut Restaurant Association Connecticut
Delaware Restaurant Association Delaware
Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association (CFHLA) Florida:
The Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association is one of Central Florida's largest and most influential trade groups
Florida Restaurant Association Florida
Georgia Hospitality & Travel Association The Georgia Hospitality & Travel Association (GHTA) represents over 2,300 businesses in the lodging, foodservice, licensed beverage and travel industries
Georgia Hospitality & Travel Association Georgia
Guam Hotel & Restaurant Association (GHRA) Guam:
GHRA's membership consists of a growing network of large and small businesses on Guam and the region
Hawaii Restaurant Association Hawaii
Maine Restaurant Association Maine
Illinois Restaurant Association Illinois
Restaurant & Hospitality Association of Indiana Indiana
Iowa Hospitality Association Iowa
Kansas Restaurant & Hospitality Association Kansas
Kentucky Restaurant Association Kentucky
Louisiana Restaurant Association Louisiana
Maine Restaurant Association Maine
Restaurant Association of Maryland Maryland
Massachusetts Restaurant Association Massachusetts
Michigan Restaurant Association Michigan
Hospitality Minnesota Minnesota
Mississippi Restaurant Association Mississippi
Missouri Restaurant Association Missouri
Montana Retail Association Montana
Nebraska Restaurant Association Nebraska
Nevada Restaurant Association Nevada
New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association New Hampshire
New Jersey Restaurant Association New Jersey
New Mexico Restaurant Association New Mexico
New York State Restaurant Association New York
New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association, Inc. The NYSH&TA is the oldest state lodging association in the country. Founded in 1887 in Saratoga Springs, NYSH&TA originally represented New York state's lodging industry
North Carolina Restaurant Association North Carolina
North Dakota Hospitality Association North Dakota
Ohio Restaurant Association Ohio
Oklahoma Restaurant Association Oklahoma
Oregon Restaurant Association Oregon
Pennsylvania Restaurant Association Pennsylvania
Rhode Island Hospitality & Tourism Association Rhode Island
Hospitality Association of South Carolina South Carolina
South Dakota Retailers Association South Dakota
Tennessee Restaurant Association Tennessee
Texas Restaurant Association Texas
Utah Restaurant Association Utah
Vermont Lodging & Restaurant Association Vermont
Virginia Hospitality & Travel Association Virginia
Washington Restaurant Association Washington
Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (DC) Washington DC
West Virginia Hospitality & Travel Association West Virginia
Wisconsin Restaurant Association Wisconsin
Wyoming Lodging and Restaurant Association Wyoming

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Trade Associations

American Association of Airport Executives
American Bed & Breakfast Assn
American Camping Association
American Dietetic Association (ADA)
American Institute of Baking (AIB)
American Culinary Federation
Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) The fastest-growing organization in the U.S. hospitality industry, the Asian American Hotel Owners Association was founded in 1989.
Association of Catering Equipment Manufacturers & Importers
American Hotel & Motel Association (AH&MA) AH&LA is a 93-year-old federation of state lodging associations throughout the United States with some 11,000 property members worldwide.
American Resort Development Association (ARDA) The American Resort Development Association (ARDA) is the Washington, D.C.-based trade association representing the vacation ownership and resort development industries
American School Food Service Association (ASFSA) SFSA has been advancing the availability, quality and acceptance of school nutrition programs as an integral part of education since 1946. The Association strives to see that all children have access to healthful school meals and nutrition education.
American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) ASTA, short for the American Society of Travel Agents, is the world's largest association of travel professionals
American Vintners Association Winery trade association with 500 members in 40 states.
Association of Bridal Consultants 
Association of Business Travelers
Association of Travel Marketing Executives (ATME) The Association of Travel Marketing Executives (ATME) is a 21 year old professional association made up of senior level travel industry marketers representing all segments
Club Managers Association of America
Commercial Food Equipment Service Association (CFESA)
Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers (CHART) CHART Is a Nonprofit Professional Association of over 400 hospitality training professionals from multi-unit lodging and foodservice companies.
Council on Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Education (CHRIE) The Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education (CHRIE) was founded in 1946 as a non-profit association for schools, colleges and universities offering programs in hotel and restaurant management, foodservice management and culinary arts
Council of International Restaurant Real Estate Brokers (CIRB) CIRB's commercial real estate brokers and consultants specialize in restaurant real estate brokerage and consulting. Our members can also assist you with restaurant development and financing advice
Dietary Managers Association
Educational Institute of AH&LA The Educational Institute of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (EI) is the premier source for delivering quality hospitality education, training and professional certification that serves the needs of hospitality schools and industries worldwide. Established in 1953,
Food Marketing Institute (FMI) The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) is a nonprofit association conducting programs in research, education, industry relations and public affairs
Foodservice and Packaging Institute (FPI) Serving the single-use foodservice packaging industry for 70 years, the Foodservice & Packaging Institute, Inc. is the material-neutral trade association for manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors of single-use foodservice packaging products
Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI)
Gaming Manufacturers Association (GAMMA) GAMMA is a non-profit international association of gaming manufacturers and suppliers interested in defining communication standards for gaming equipment.
Green Globe (WTTC) Green Globe 21 is an environmental management programme for Travel & Tourism companies and locations. It is dedicated to improving environmental practices and to increasing environmental awareness with the Travel & Tourism industry
HERE International Union The Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees International Union has some 300,000 members across the United States and Canada
Hospitality Asset Managers Association (HAMA) HAMA is an association of professional individuals who are dedicated to the enhancement of hotel and hospitality asset values
Hospitality Business Alliance (HBA) The Hospitality Business Alliance (HBA) initiative is an educational partnership formed by the National Restaurant Association and the American Hotel & Lodging Association to create a nationwide system of high school hospitality courses linked with mentored worksite experiences
Hospitality Information Technology Association - HITA The purpose of HITA is to advance the interaction between IT educators, IT vendors, and IT users with the goal of improving both the quality of education and the technology itself.
Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International HSMAI (USA) HSMAI is an organization of sales and marketing professionals representing all segments of the hospitality industry
Hotel Association of NYC Established in 1878, the Hotel Association of NYC is one of the oldest professional trade associations in the nation
Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association (HEDNA) The Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association (HEDNA) is a not-for-profit trade association whose worldwide membership includes executives and managers from over 200 of the most influential companies in the hotel distribution industry
Hospitality Financial Technology Professionals (HFTP) Based in Austin, Texas, HFTP is the professional association for financial and IT personnel working in hotels, resorts, clubs, casinos, restaurants, and other hospitality-related businesses.
Institute of Food Technologists
Interactive Travel Services Association (ITSA) The mission of the Interactive Travel Services Association is to promote consumer choice, access, confidence, protection and information in the rapidly growing world of online travel
International Air Transport Association (IATA) IATA is the collective voice of world civil aviation. Its 270+ Members carry more than 95 percent of world international scheduled traffic.
International Association for Food Protection
International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions
International Association of Convention & Visitor Bureaus (IACVB) Founded in 1914, IACVB is an international trade association representing more than 1,200 professionals in over 480 convention and visitor bureaus worldwide.
International Association of Culinary Professionals The IACP is a not-for-profit professional society of individuals employed in, or providing services to, the culinary industry
International Business Travel Association (IBTA) IBTA is a federation under which members of national business travel associations around the world can communicate and network with other travel managers as part of a unique forum for sharing knowledge and ideas on local, national and international business travel issues.
International Executive Housekeepers Association The International Executive Housekeepers Association is a professional and educational organization for individuals involved in or directly affiliated with the various facilities management and allied professions
International Inflight Food Service Association (IFSA)
International Facility Management Association (IFMA) The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) is the premier professional association for facility management
International Federation for Information Technology and Tourism (IFITT) The International Federation for IT and Travel & Tourism (IFITT) aims at the promotion of the international discussion about information technologies in the field of tourism
International Foodservice Manufacturers Association(IFMA)
International Franchise Association (IFA) The International Franchise Association, founded in 1960, is a membership organization of franchisors, franchisees and suppliers.
International Hotel Environment Initiative (IHEI) The International Hotels Environment Initiative (IHEI), a programme of the International Business Leaders Forum, was established in 1992 by chief executives of the world's leading hotel groups, all aiming to bring about continuous improvement in the environmental performance of the global hotel industry
International Resort Managers Association IRMA Until now there has been no central rallying point for the resort industry. IRMA will provide that networking and education resource, offering certification, testing, distance learning, job placement services, and other tools that are needed by resort managers worldwide
International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) The International Society of Hospitality Consultants, ISHC, is a professional society of 170 members in 16 countries who are leading consultants in the hospitality industry
International Society of Hospitality Purchasers, Inc. International Society of Hospitality Purchasers, Inc. This society was founded in recognition of the need for education, ethics, etiquette, effiency and the establishment of professional standards in the practice of hospitality purchasing
Les Clefs d'Or USA Les Clefs d'Or (pronounced "lay clay door"), literally, means "keys of gold" in French. The crossed gold keys are the international symbol of the organization. The keys displayed on a concierge's uniform lapels assures travelers they are dealing with a seasoned professional, one who is dedicated to serving guests' every need
Manufacturers Agents for the Food Service Industry (MAFSI) MAFSI's mission is to promote the professionalism and continued growth of the manufacturers' representatives' function in the food service industry
Meeting Professionals International Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the premier educational, technological and peer-interaction resource in the meeting industry.
MultiCultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA) Based in Providence, RI, MFHA partners with a broad array of organizations to promote diversity and its economic benefits in the foodservice, hospitality and lodging industries
National Association of College and University Foodservice (NACUFS) The National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS) is the trade association for foodservice professionals at over 650 institutions of higher education in the United States, Canada and abroad.
National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA)
National Bar & Restaurant Association
National Business Travel Association (NBTA) The National Business Travel Association, established in 1968, represents over 2,400 corporate travel managers and travel service providers
National Concierge Association (NCA) NCA's primary function involves assisting clients in a concierge capacity, managing or owning a concierge service or company whose employees personally assist clients.
National Restaurant Association (NRA) The National Restaurant Association, founded in 1919, is the leading business association for the restaurant industry, which is comprised of 844,000 restaurant and foodservice outlets and a work force of 11.3 million employees
National Restaurant Association Education Foundation The Educational arm of the National Restaurant Association
National Society for Minorities in Hospitality
Network of Executive Women in Hospitality (NEWH) The Network of Executive Women in Hospitality (NEWH) brings together professionals from all facets of the hospitality industry by providing opportunities for education, professional development and networking
North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) Food Equipment
NSF International
Owners Association of InterContinental Hotels Group (IAHI ) The IAHI represents its membership in working together with InterContinental Hotels Group for the purpose of maintaining the highest professional hospitality standards for its brands
Pass-One Pass-One is the main body responsible for promoting the WISP business world-wide
Professional Internet Travel Alliance™ (PITA) The Professional Internet Travel Alliance is a professional trade organization that seeks to increase the marketing effectiveness of travel agent web sites
Society of Incentive & Travel Executives (SITE) SITE-intl.org is the official Web site of The Society of Incentive & Travel Executives, a worldwide organization of business professionals dedicated to the recognition and development of motivational and performance improvement strategies of which travel is a key component
Travel Business Roundtable (TBR) The Travel Business Roundtable (TBR) was established in 1995 by travel and tourism industry leaders who recognized the need for an organization to educate legislative leaders -- on the national and state levels -- of the importance of the industry to the nation's economy.
Travel Industry Association of America (TIA) The Travel Industry Association of America (TIA), in existence since 1941, is… The Washington DC based, non-profit association that represents and speaks for the common interests and concerns of all components of the U.S. travel industry;
U.S. Food & Drug Administration

International Based Associations

Alberta Hotel Association Canada: Established in 1919, this non-profit organization has a long and active history of working to strengthen the hospitality industry and of promoting tourism in Alberta
Asian Hotels Alliance (AHA) Celebrated in their home markets, five of Asia's most respected hotel operators -Dusit Hotels & Resorts in Thailand, Landis Hotels and Resorts in Taiwan, Marco Polo Hotel Group in Hong Kong, Meritus Hotels & Resorts in Singapore and New Otani Hotels in Japan - have joined forces to form the Asian Hotels Alliance (AHA
Association of British Travel Agents
Australian Hotels Association (AHA) Established in its initial form in 1839, the AHA is an organization of employers registered under the Workplace Relations Act 1996
Bahamas Hotel Association (BHA) The primary objective of The Bahamas Hotel Association (BHA) is to do everything possible to promote, increase and regulate tourism through the cooperation, understanding and close association among hotel owners and operators in The Bahamas.
British Association of Hospitality Accountants (BAHA) The British Association of Hospitality Accountants (BAHA) was formed in 1969 with the aim of bringing together those professionals who were involved in financial management and control within the hotel industry
British Hospitality Association The British Hospitality Association has been representing the hotel, restaurant and catering industry for 90 years
Canadian Federation Of Chefs & Cooks (CFCC) The CFCC is Canada's official and largest national chefs' association.
Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers
Canadian Restaurant & Foodservice Association The Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association is the largest hospitality association in Canada
Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council The Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council is a national organization that facilitates and co-ordinates human resource development activities which support a globally competitive and sustainable Canadian tourism industry.
Caribbean Hotel Association The Caribbean Hotel Association is dedicated to excellence in hospitality, leadership in marketing, and sustainable growth in tourism, to the benefit of its membership and that of the wider Caribbean community
Curacao Hospitality and Tourism Association CHATA advances the hospitality and tourism sector by enhancing its business environment for the benefit of its members and the economic growth of Curaçao.
DEHOGA (German Hotel Association) DEHOGA  is an organization that since its foundation in 1949 has represented the economical, social and professional interests of the entire HORECA industry - ranging from luxury hotels to snackbars and canteens - in Germany
European Commission DG 23 - Tourism Industry Homepage The work undertaken by the Tourism Directorate of Directorate General XXIII takes place in the context of tourism's importance for growth, prosperity and employment
European Federation of Food Science and Technology (EFFST)
European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA) EHMA, the European Hotel Managers Association, was established in Rome in 1974 as a non-profit-making association.
European Modern Restaurant Association (EMRA)
Fachverband Hotellerie (Austria) The Austrian Hotel Association represents an industry of over 19,000 hotels
Federación Española de Hoteles (Spanish Hotel Association) La FEDERACIÓN ESPAÑOLA DE HOTELES es una Organización Empresarial de ámbito nacional que representa a las grandes, medianas y pequeñas empresas del Sector Hotelero.
Federazione delle Associazioni Italiane Alberghi e Turismo (Italian Hotel Association) Federalberghi da oltre cento anni è l'organizzazione nazionale maggiormente rappresentativa degli albergatori italiani.
FEDHASA (South African Hotel Association The main objective of FED. Ho.Re.Ca is to promote and protect the professional concerns of its members in particular and of the hotel and catering industry in general
FED. Ho.Re.Ca (Belgium) The main objective of FED. Ho.Re.Ca is to promote and protect the professional concerns of its members in particular and of the hotel and catering industry in general
Finnish Hotel and Restaurant Association (SHR) It is worth while to become a member of FHR because... the members get extensive membership benefits and services... FHR offers advice and instructions in problem situations also in english
Great Britain Restaurant Association
Hong Kong Hotels Association (HKHA) The HKHA was founded in 1961 and now has 81 members. Together, these member hotels offer over 35,764 rooms - more than 90% of the total hotel room inventory in Hong Kong
Hospitality Association Of New Zealand (HANZ) Our mission is adding value to our Members businesses. HANZ is a voluntary trade association representing nearly 1,700 hospitality businesses
Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International HSMAI (EUROPE) European Chapter of HSMAI. HSMAI is an organization of sales and marketing professionals representing all segments of the hospitality industry.
Hotel & Catering International Management Association (HCIMA UK) The Hotel & Catering International Management Association (HCIMA) is the professional body for managers and potential managers in the hospitality industry
Hotel and Restaurant Suppliers Association (Canada) The Association wishes to ensure exposure for its members and to establish business relations between buyers and product and service suppliers in the industry.
Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) The Voice and Vision of the Canadian Accommodation Industry - Founded in 1913, the Hotel Association of Canada is the national organization representing the accommodation industry in Canada
Hotel Association of India (HAI) Established on 4th December 1996, the Hotel Association of India (HAI) is the apex oganization of the hospitality industry in India
Hotel Booking Agents Association Welcome to the Hotel Booking Agents Association (HBAA) - the industry specialists for hotel and conference bookings not just in the UK but throughout the world
HOTREC HOTREC, the full name of which is : The Confederation of National Associations of Hotels, Restaurants, Cafés and Similar Establishments in the European Union and European Economic Area - is a Belgian international association recognized by Royal Decree.
International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA) ICCA, the International Congress & Convention Association now is one of the most prominent organisations in the world of international meetings
International Hotel & Restaurant Association (IHRA) Representing over 750,000 establishments in more than 150 countries, IH&RA provides a voice at international level for an industry which comprises more than 300,000 hotels and 8 million restaurants world-wide.
International Labour Organization (ILO) The International Labor Organization is a specialized, independent agency of the United Nations, based in Geneva, Switzerland, with 175 member countries represented by workers, employers and governments
Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) Founded over 60 years ago, the Irish Hotels Federation is the national organization of the hotel and guesthouse industry in Ireland.
Israel Hotel Association The ISRAEL HOTEL ASSOCIATION is the representative body of Israel's hotel industry. The IHA serves as an umbrella organization dedicated to the professional enhancement of the industry.
Japan Hotel Association The Japan Hotel Association is composed of leading hotels representing every part of Japan
Jordan Hotel Association Jordan Hotel Association is a member of the International Hotel & Restaurant Association (IH&RA) , the Arab Hotel and Tourism Association (AHTA) and Euro Mediterranean Tourism Association (EMTA).
Malaysian Association Of Hotels (MAH) To unite hotels in Malaysia into one representative body - To promote and foster cooperation between hotels and all similar businesses within and without the areas of the Association
Norwegian Hospitality Association (RBL) RBL is an organisation of hotels and other accomodation, restaurants, catering and other food service businesses
Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Founded in 1951, the Pacific Asia Travel Association is the recognised authority on Pacific Asia travel and tourism
Restaurant & Catering Australia
Singapore Hotel Association (SHA) The Singapore Hotel Association (SHA) is the representative body of the hotel industry in Singapore
Société Suisse des Hôteliers (Swiss Hotel Association)
Swedish Hotels and Restaurants Association's (SHR) Welcome to the Swedish Hotels and Restaurants Association's (SHR) website. SHR is the industry and employers' organization for the hotel and restaurant sector.
Swiss Hotel Schools Association (ASEH) The Swiss hotel industry enjoys an excellent international reputation. To a large extent, this is due to the work carried out daily in establishments affiliated with the Swiss Hotel Schools Association
Thai Hotels Association (THA) The Thai Hotels Association (THA) was formerly known as the "Thai Hotels Association for Tourists". It was renamed the Thai Hotels Association in 1968, composed of leading hotels representing every part of Thailand
Travel Alliance (OTA) The OpenTravel Alliance is dedicated to helping the travel industry take full advantage of the near universal access to the Internet
UNEP-Industry and Environment Centre Within the framework of UNEP IE's mission and goals to promote cleaner and safer industrial production and consumption patterns, the Tourism programme assists decision makers - in the public and private sectors in developing and implementing policies and tools for environmentally-sound tourism.
World Tourism Organization (WTO) The World Tourism Organization is the leading international organization in the field of travel and tourism. It serves as a global forum for tourism policy issues and a practical source of tourism know-how.
World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is the Global Business Leaders Forum for Travel & Tourism