Student & Educator Memberships
AHLA offers affordable membership options for students and educators
We arm you with the latest hospitality news, information and educational resources to help you stay on top of industry trends and best practices. AHLA's real-world information helps prepare you or your students for life after graduation.
Benefits for Students
AHLA Student Membership offers the chance to make a name for yourself in the hospitality world before you even receive your diploma or certification. As a Student Member, you become part of a network of industry executives, invited to AHLA conferences and events where you can meet potential employers face-to-face.
We also arm you with the latest hospitality news, information and education resources, helping you stay on top of industry trends and best practices and set yourself apart from the competition before and beyond graduation.
In addition to the benefits shared by all AHLA members, Student Membership provides:
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Access to the AHLA Foundation updates, alerting you to new academic scholarships and research grants;
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Placement in the AHLA Annual Resume Database, hosted on Hcareers.com and accessible to managers and executives throughout the industry;
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Access the AHLA Foundation, Hiring Portal powered by Hcareers.com — the largest online database of hospitality internships and job openings;
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Discounted first-year AHLA Under 30 Gateway membership — just $50.
At a cost of $45/year, Student Membership with AHLA offers incredible opportunities to learn, network, build relevant experience and nurture career opportunities through AHLA meetings and conferences, where general managers and property owners gather to discuss and shape the future of the lodging industry.
Benefits for Educators
As you prepare the future leaders of lodging and hospitality, we can help you stay current on changing practices and standards, and keep you connected to a savvy network of industry professionals. Your membership entitles you to invitations to AHLA events and conferences, education resources, news and information publications, and other discounts, all designed to make your job a little easier and a lot more effective.
News and Information
To keep you in the know of all the trends, challenges, and legal matters affecting the hospitality industry, you’ll receive:
- Complimentary access to AHLA's Research & Reports
- Free subscription Lodging magazine
Education
Advance your skills and industry knowledge with:
- Access to the AHLA Foundation alerting you to new academic scholarships and research grants
- Up to a 40 percent discount on all products and services at American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (EI), the premier provider of hospitality training and certifications worldwide
AHLA's Academia membership is $250 per year for a 2-year school and $450 per year for a 4-year school.