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Research for the hospitality and tourism industries.

Hotel Resources

American Hotel & Lodging Association

"AHLA is the leading voice representing every segment of the hotel industry including major chains, independent hotels, management companies, REITs, bed and breakfasts, industry partners, and more."

"AHLA's growing resource library contains research & reports, operational resources, and members-only toolkits. Search by keyword or filter by topic and document type."

Hospitality Net 

"Hospitality Net is the #1 ranked global hospitality website that delivers industry technology B2B-driven opinion-based articles that capture the essence of our industry and educate our readers. Our portal is focused on assisting our readers by providing the best content available from hotel industry experts and is also the place to find the latest news and appointments from every corner of the globe. Hospitality Net has the most innovative publishing and distribution technology that ensures your articles will be delivered and read by the global hospitality industry."

Hotel Associations

Asian American Hotel Owners Association 

"AAHOA holds the distinction of being the largest hotel owners association in the country. Its nearly 20,000 members collectively own over half of the hotels in the United States, boasting billions of dollars in property assets and employing hundreds of thousands of individuals. AAHOA Members are essential economic pillars in virtually every community, embodying the spirit of free enterprise and serving as a prominent modern-day embodiment of achieving the American dream."

Alberta Hotel and Lodging Association 

"We are a member-owned association dedicated to serving the accommodation industry in Alberta. The AHLA Board of Directors and staff are committed to your hotel’s success."

California Association of Boutique and Breakfast Inns 

"The California Association of Boutique & Breakfast Inns (CABBI) is a nonprofit, member-driven trade association dedicated to promoting the B&B and boutique inn industry in California. Our mission is to encourage members to provide a quality-assured stay that exceeds guests’ expectations."

Vacation Rental Management Association 

"Advancing the short-term vacation rental industry through education, information, networking, research, and advocacy."

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