Committees

Share your insight and expertise with likeminded colleagues and help shape the direction of the lodging industry by joining one of our many committees. Each committee sets its own agenda, as well as meetings and conference calls throughout year. To find out more information about the committee(s) of interest to you, please contact 202-289-3100 and we will direct you to the staff liaison.

AH&LA Committees

ADA Task Force - evaluates and responds to rulemaking on the Americans with Disabilities Act

AH&LA Board of Directors - by invitiation only

Allied Executive - provides opportunities for allied members to grow within the lodging industry

Audit, Certification & Credentials Committee - by invitiation only

Communications - works on PR initiatives to support hoteliers

Condominium/Vacation Ownership - acts as information resource to this community

Council of Inns & Suites - acts as information resource to lower budget facilities

Engineering & Environment - advocates greater use of green programs and effective engineering

Executive Committee - by invitiation only

Extended Stay Council - acts as an information resource for this high-growth sector

Financial Management - providing superior financial management expertise

Food & Beverage - relays insight and information on key issues on food service matters affecting the lodging industry

Gaming - regulatory issues relevant to hotels having land-based, non-tribal casinos as part of their overall operations

General Counsel - by invitiation only

Governmental Affairs and HotelPAC - by invitiation only

Human Resources - acts as best practice resource and promotes lodging careers

Industry Real Estate Finance Advisory Council (IREFAC) - by invitiation only

Labor Relations - provide a forum for labor relations professionals

Lodging Industry Rating Advisory Committee (LIRAC) - works with publishers of lodging facility ratings

Membership Sales and Marketing - Develops and implements tactics for AH&LA and PSAs

Multicultural & Diversity Advisory - Promotes diversity and inclusion efforts

Nominating - by invitiation only

Resort - by invitiation only

Risk Management - To share ideas and resources that enhance the effectiveness of risk

Safety & Security Committee - Works towards improving safety, fire and security for guests and employees

Small and/or Independent Property Advisory Council - Resource for gathering pertaining to AH&LA leadership

Strategic Planning - by invitiation only

Technology and e-Business - Provides guidance on emerging technology and regulatory issues

Under 30 Council - Industry professionals under age 30

Venture Board - by invitiation only

Women in Lodging Council - Professional women in the lodging industry

Foundation Committees

Investment - provide adequate funding for programs, grants, projects, and scholarships
Research and Project Funding - establishes and reviews applications for funding
Scholars Alumni Association - raises awareness of members to hotelier community
Scholarship - recommends policies and procedures for all parties involved
Fund Development - directs funding activities
Golf Classic - manages and promotes a successful event

Educational Institute Committees

Academic Advisory Council - Improve the quality and consistency of training and educational resources

Certification Commission - Provide guidance and direction for the professional certification programs

Training & Education Advisory Council - Improve the quality and consistency of training resources