Below are lists of hospitality associations that promote tourism or the specific hospitality sector. Each entity produces resources (publications, research, statistics) on or impacting the industry. These resources or events are often used or attended by industry professionals.
UNWTO - The World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) is the United Nations specialized agency for responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism.
US Travel Association - Promotes travel to the United States, provides research statistics, ands hosts the annual IPW travel trade convention that by connects U.S. travel exhibitors with travel buyers.
American Hotel and Lodging Association(AHLA) - AHLA is the leading voice representing every segment of the hotel industry.
National Restaurant Association (NRA) – NRA supports and lobbies on behalf of the restaurant industry. Produces publications and statistics as well as offering the ServSafe certifications.
Professional Convention Management Association – The PCMA is the world’s largest community for Business Events Strategists, providing senior-level education, networking, and market intelligence for the global business events industry.