A full-service research center dedicated to assisting members with their industry-related questions, the AH&LA Information Center is located at the Conrad N. Hilton College at the University of Houston.

The Information Center maintains extensive working files on over 1,000 topics and subtopics related to the hospitality industry.  Sources include a number of hospitality news sources and reports, as well as specialized databases and the electronic resources of the University of Houston. 

Whether you need hotel statistics, information on green hotels, or have virtually any other hospitality-related question, AH&LA members may fill out an Information Request Form free of charge or call (888) 743-2515.  Most questions are answered within three business days - it's as if our hospitality research team were part of your own staff.

Nonmembers are encouraged to use the numerous industry links posted in this section for their lodging research.  For information on becoming a member of AH&LA, please click here.

*Based on properties with 15 or more rooms. Above figures are from AH&LA's 2008 Lodging Industry Profile, based on 2007 numbers.
For more information on the hotel industry in 2007, click here. We also have profiles for 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, and 2002.  For statistics from
earlier years, please contact the Information Center.   

State Industry Fact Sheets

Lodging Industry Trade Press

Hospitality Associations

Office of Travel and Tourism Industries

U.S. Department of Commerce

U.S. Travel Association