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Resources & Associations

The American Hotel and Lodging Association represents all segments of the lodging industry, including major chains, independent hotels, management companies, bed and breakfasts, industry partners, and more.
American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA)
1250 Eye Street, NW, Suite 1100
Washington, DC, 20005-5904
Tel: (202) 289-3100
Email: membership@ahla.com
https://www.ahla.com

The American Hotel and Lodging Association Foundation provides scholarships, grants, workshops, and other resources for hospitality students and professionals.
American Hotel and Lodging Association Foundation (AHLA Foundation)
1250 Eye Street, NW, Suite 1100
Washington, DC, 20005-5904
Tel: (202) 289-3180
Email: foundation@ahla.com
https://www.ahlafoundation.org

The American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute provides training, certification, and distance learning to hospitality professionals.
American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI)
Customer Service
6751 Forum Dr., Suite 220
Orlando, FL, 32821-8089
Tel: (800) 349-0299
Tel 2: (407) 999-8100
Email: info@ahlei.org
https://www.ahlei.org

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International is a membership organization for sales, marketing, and revenue management professionals in the hospitality industry.
Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI)
1660 International Drive, Suite 600
McLean, VA, 22102-4877
Tel: (703) 506-3280
Email: info@hsmai.org
https://global.hsmai.org

Hostelling International USA has more than 50 hostels in the United States, and also offers activities, events, and educational programs.
Hostelling International, USA (HIUSA)
8455 Colesville Road, Suite 1225
Silver Spring, MD, 20910-6338
Tel: (240) 650-2100
https://www.hiusa.org

The Institute of Hospitality offers hospitality professionals education, professional development, accreditation, events, and other benefits.
Institute of Hospitality (IoH)
14 Palmerston Road
Sutton, SURREY, England, SM1 4QL
Tel: 44 (0)20 8661 4900
Email: info@instituteofhospitality.org
https://www.instituteofhospitality.org

The International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education provides education, research, networking opportunities, and other resources for hospitality and tourism professionals.
International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (CHRIE)
2810 North Parham Road, Suite 230
Richmond, VA, 23294-4422
Tel: (804) 346-4800
Email: membership@chrie.org
https://www.chrie.org

The International Executive Housekeepers Association provides career support, certification, and research information on executive housekeeping.
International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA)
1001 Eastwind Drive, Suite 302
Westerville, OH, 43081-3361
Tel: (800) 225-4772
Tel 2: (630) 506-6771
https://www.ieha.org

The National Concierge Association provides networking opportunities, educational events, and other resources to its members.
National Concierge Association (NCA)
2920 Idaho Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN, 55427-2927
Tel: (612) 834-7295
Email: info@ncakey.org
https://www.ncakey.org

The National Restaurant Association,the largest food service trade association in the world, offers networking, education, and research resources to its members.
National Restaurant Association (NRA)
2055 L Street NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC, 20036-4985
Tel: (800) 424-5156
Tel 2: (202) 331-5900
https://www.restaurant.org

The Society for Human Resource Management offers education, certification, networking, and other resources for human resource managers in various industries.
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
1800 Duke St.
Alexandria, VA, 22314-3499
Tel: (800) 283-7476
Tel 2: (703) 548-3440
https://www.shrm.org