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ABOUT AH&LA
A 96-year-old dual membership association
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Who We Are
Serving the hospitality industry for nearly a century, AH&LA is the sole national association representing all sectors and stakeholders in the lodging industry, including individual hotel property members, hotel companies, student and faculty members, and industry suppliers. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., AH&LA provides members with national advocacy on Capitol Hill, public relations and image management, education, research and information, and other value-added services to provide bottom line savings and ensure a positive business climate for the lodging industry. Partner state associations provide local representation and additional cost-saving benefits to members.
AH&LA's 2008 business plan  and strategic plan identifies the most important issues facing the association (declining membership, perceived value relevancy within some states) and focuses on three objectives and tactical initiatives needed to serve the members, grow membership, and serve as the voice of the industry.
The AH&LA Annual Report provides members with an overview of the industries top concerns and a chronicle of a landmark year.
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Leadership
The AH&LA board consists of 83 members.
In addition, the following organizations are non-voting members, but important advisors to the AH&LA board: Hospitality Financial & Technical Professionals (HFTP), Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI), International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC), International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA), and the National Restaurant Association.
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AH&LA Officers
Each elected officer must be actively engaged in and devote the major part of his/her time to the hotel business. AH&LA's nominating committee submits a candidate(s) to the membership and a special election is held during AH&LA's Fall Conference to select one individual to become secretary/treasurer. In turn, this person moves up in office each year - ultimately becoming the chairman of AH&LA.
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