American Hotel and Lodging Association

American Hotel and Lodging Association
AbbreviationAHLA
Predecessor
  • American Hotel Protective Association, 1910
  • American Hotel Association, 1917
  • American Hotel and Motel Association, 1962
FormationJanuary 1, 1953 (71 years ago) (1953-01-01)
TypeNGO
Legal statusTrade association
PurposeHospitality industry resource
HeadquartersWashington, D.C., U.S.
Location
  • 1201 Northwest New York Avenue, 20005
Coordinates38°54′04″N 77°01′42″W / 38.901023°N 77.028464°W / 38.901023; -77.028464 (American Hotel and Lodging Association)
Official language
English
WebsiteAH&LA

The American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA; formerly the American Hotel and Motel Association, and before that American Hotel Association) is an industry trade group with thousands of members including hotel brands, owners, management companies, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), independent hotels, bed and breakfasts, state hotel associations and industry partners and suppliers. Its role at various times has included the publication of hotel directories, market research, support of standardization efforts, public or political advocacy for the interests of hotel owners and the establishment or promotion of training programs and facilities for hotel personnel.