AHLA Research

AHLA's 2021 State of the Industry Report
This report examines the high-level economics of the hotel industry’s recovery, the specific impact on and the eventual return of business travel, and consumer travel sentiments.
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State Facts
America's lodging industry is working hard in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Get a snapshot of each state and congressional district's lodging industry and the broad economic contribution it makes to that state and its citizens.
March 1st, 2021
AHLA's 2021 State of the Industry Report
This report examines the high-level economics of the hotel industry’s recovery, the specific impact on and the eventual return of business travel, and consumer travel sentiments.
January 31st, 2021
2019 AHLA Lodging Tax Study
Funded by AHLEF and conducted by STR and RRC Associates with help from ISHAE's Lodging Tax Taskforce, this study provides information by state on lodging tax structure, collections, and tax in the largest cities.
September 1st, 2020
U.S. Economy and Hotel Industry 2020 Outlook
This quarterly report created by Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics Company, provides AHLA members with the information they need in order to assess the international travel market in a timely manner.
February 1st, 2020
Perspectives on Inbound International Travel to the U.S. (October 2019)
This quarterly report created by Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics Company, provides AHLA members with the information they need in order to assess the international travel market in a timely manner.
October 1st, 2019
Oxford Economics Hotel Impact Study
This comprehensive analysis of the industry conducted by Oxford Economics reveals that the industry is a driver of economic growth, supports millions of jobs, spurs community development, and provides guests with unrivaled experiences.
August 1st, 2019
Perspectives on Inbound International Travel to the U.S. (June 2019)
This quarterly report created by Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics Company, provides AHLA members with the information they need in order to assess the international travel market in a timely manner.
June 1st, 2019
Gen Z Careers in Hotels and Lodging
Funded by AHLEF and conducted by BW Research in collaboration with Hcareers, the study examines the perceptions, attitudes and career preferences of Gen Z.
June 1st, 2019
Unpacking Human Trafficking
ECPAT-USA summarizes the laws of the 50 states relating to the display of human trafficking awareness posters in lodging facilities and employee training requirements.
May 1st, 2019
2018 Hotel Trends Survey
This survey, conducted by STR and funded by AHLEF, underscores how hotels advance, accommodate and innovate the guest experience based on direct feedback from those in the business.
January 15th, 2019
Economic Significance of Meetings to the U.S. Economy
The study conducted by Oxford Economics quantifies the economic contributions made by meetings, trade shows, conventions, congresses, incentive events and other meetings that take place throughout the US.
February 1st, 2018
Annual Loss Cost Survey 2017
This is the 22nd annual Beecher Carlson loss cost study which benchmarks the casualty loss experience of members of the AHLA Risk Management Committee.
December 31st, 2017