For information on careers in hotel management, contact
American Hotel and Lodging Association
(AHLA)
1250 Eye Street, NW, Suite 1100
Washington, DC, 20005-5904
Tel: (202) 289-3100
http://www.ahla.com
For information on internships, scholarships, and certification, contact
American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute
(AHLEI)
6751 Forum Drive, Suite 220
Orlando, FL, 32821-8089
Tel: (800) 349-0299
Tel 2: (407) 999-8100
Fax: (407) 999-8610
https://ahlei.servsafebrands.com
This organization focuses on issues affecting those in hotel and restaurant management, food service management, and culinary arts. Among its publications are: <em>A Guide to College Programs in Hospitality, Tourism, & Culinary Arts</em> and <em>Communiqué</em>, which offers news and information about the world of hospitality and tourism education. To learn more about the broad field of hospitality, contact
International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education
(ICHRIE)
3900 Westerre Parkway, Suite 300
Richmond, VA, 23233-1339
Tel: (804) 346-4800
Email: membership@chrie.org
http://www.chrie.org
For information on certification, contact
International Food Service Executives Association
(IFSEA)
9510 SW 70th Loop
Ocala, FL, 34481-2550
Tel: (855) 273-6379
https://www.ifsea.org
Visit this association’s Web site for information on the restaurant industry (including fast food establishments), food safety, and government regulations.
National Restaurant Association
(NRA)
2055 L Street, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC, 20036-4985
Tel: (800) 424-5156
Tel 2: (202) 331-5900
http://www.restaurant.org
This trade association offers information on food service employee requirements and training. Visit its Web site to learn more.
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
(NRAEF)
2055 L Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20036-4983
Tel: (800) 424-5156
Email: comms@nraef.org
https://chooserestaurants.org
For information on food service careers and programs in Canada, contact
Restaurants Canada
1155 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON, Canada, M6J 1J4
Tel: (800) 387-5649
https://www.restaurantscanada.org
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