Hotelier Membership

For more than 100 years, AHLA has been the foremost representative of and advocate for the U.S. lodging industry.

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) is the sole national association representing all segments of the U.S. lodging industry. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., AHLA focuses on strategic advocacy, communications support and workforce development programs to move the industry forward. Hospitality is among the 10 largest business sectors in America - our industry is booming because we help our members be their best at what matters most: serving our guests, employees and our communities.

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Branded Properties

This membership type is for properties located in the continental United States that are affiliated with an established brand.

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Independent Properties

This membership type is for properties located in the continental United States that are not affiliated with an established hospitality brand.

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Hotel Brands

This membership type is for hotel brands and chains.

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Hotel Ownership Companies

This membership type covers companies that own hotels. If you both own and manage hotels this membership type applies to you as well.

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Hotel Management Companies

This membership type is for companies that act as a 3rd party manager for hotels, but do not own any.

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Discounts on AHLEI Certifications

AHLA members get a 15% discount on AHLEI training and certification programs.

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Access industry research and resources

AHLA provides members with resources that move their business forward. Our Resource Center includes operational resources and toolkits for the industry's most pressing topics.

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Stay Connected

AHLA Committees

AHLA Committees are content-focused groups that typically meet twice a year (at minimum) and consist of representatives across all of AHLA's membership. AHLA Committees are a highly sought after member benefit that gives you the opportunity to help shape the future of the lodging industry while also providing opportunities to build professional relationships.

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AHLA Networks

AHLA Networks provide valuable advocacy updates, engagement opportunities, and best practice recommendations for hospitality industry leaders across the country.

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From The White House To City Hall

AHLA works tirelessly on behalf of our membership, appealing to lawmakers and regulators with a unified and powerful voice about issues critical to the future of the lodging industry.

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AHLA 2026 Event Calendar

Stay up to date on all of AHLA's upcoming events, with opportunities for sponsorship, networking and timely updates on all aspects of the hospitality industry.

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Additional Benefits

HealthiestYou by Teladoc

AHLA Members receive exclusive pricing of only $9 per employee per month. Employers can choose to fund the full amount or cost-share with the employee. There is no better time to offer your full-time, part-time, 1099 and seasonal employees and dependents the convenience of comprehensive virtual care. Unlimited tele - visits with no additional fees

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AHLEI

Looking to jumpstart your hospitality career? The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute, AHLEI, offers the only professional certification programs in the hotel industry that are portable, industry-recognized, and endorsed by the AHLA. Members of AHLA get a 15% discount on AHLEI training and certification programs. Our training solutions help you stay compliant, embrace diversity, and encourage upward career growth in the hospitality industry. Such as De-Escalation and Active Threat Response in the Hospitality Industry, Certified Hospitality Manager (CHM), Certified Lodging Security Officer (CLSO), and Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA).

IncentiFind

IncentiFind is a leading green building incentive database, offering more than a half million incentives, including tax credits, grants, fee waivers, rebates, and bill credits. These credits can help support ongoing efforts for hotel owners and operators to implement green measures like energy efficiency, renewables, water conservation, and more, to help reduce bottom-line costs.

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Music Licensing

AHLA recently developed a new music licensing agreement with ASCAP which offer AHLA members an efficient, affordable way to legally use music on their properties.

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AHLA Initiatives

No Room For Trafficking

Support your company's efforts to stop human trafficking with these free resources available through the No Room for Trafficking initiative of the AHLA Foundation:

Online training modules for frontline employees and managers to learn how to identify and report when its suspected
Front and back of house signs to raise awareness among your guests and team
Sample company policies to help formalize your anti-trafficking commitment

The AHLA Foundation’s No Room for Trafficking initiative offers free resources for employee training, signage, and company policies to support your company’s commitment to stop human trafficking in our industry and the communities where we work and live.

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Responsible Stay

AHLA's sustainability initiative - Responsible Stay, aims to further strengthen the hotel industry's commitment to sustainability. America's Hotels are reducing carbon emissions through efforts focused on energy efficiency, waste reduction, water conservation, and responsible sourcing practices in order to make meetings, events, and guest experiences as responsible as possible.

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FAQ's

How do I join AHLA?

For more information on Hotelier Membership, or if you are ready to join Hotelier Membership, please Call (202) 289-3100 or Email Hotelier Membership.

How do I retrieve my Membership ID or the Membership ID of my property?

Email Hotelier Membership.

How do I add employees to my company's roster?

Only the designated "Company Manager" (usually the primary contact), has the ability to do this. On their profile screen their is a red button that says Company Profile. Once they are in the company profile one of the options is to manage the roster, which will allow the company manager to add, remove or edit profiles on the roster.

If unsure who your designated Company Manager is, Email Hotelier Membership.

How much does it cost for a Hotel Ownership Company to join AHLA?

AHLA dues for ownership companies are based on the number of rooms in an organization's portfolio, the chain scale of the rooms, and the relationship to those rooms (either owned or managed). Owners pay for all of their properties to join AHLA membership in order to be considered an active corporate member and the dues are calculated based on the grid below.

Economy	$3/room
Standard (Midscale to Upscale chain scales)	$4.50/room
Luxury (Luxury/Upper Upscale chain scales)	$5/room
Independent	$4.50/room

For companies that have also have a third-party managed portfolio, that portfolio will have a dues rate of $2/room per managed room.

How much does it cost for a Hotel Management Company to join AHLA?

Management Companies are charged based on the total number of managed rooms in their portfolio at the rate of $2 per room. These dues are for the management company to become a corporate member, and are separate from the dues the properties pay to become members themselves.

How much does it cost for a Brand to join AHLA?

Hotel Brands are charged based on the total number of rooms in their portfolio at the rate of 50 cents per room. These dues are for the brand to become a corporate member, and are separate from the dues the properties pay to become members themselves.

How much does it cost for a Branded Property to join AHLA?

While most branded properties opt to pay through their brand, branded properties can also pay their dues directly. AHLA dues for branded properties is based on their room count and chain scale.

The dues are calculated using this grid:

Economy	$3/room
Standard (Midscale to Upscale chain scales)	$4.50/room
Luxury (Luxury/Upper Upscale chain scales)	$5/room
Independent	$4.50/room

How much does it cost for an Independent Property to join AHLA?

Some state and local associations offer membership in their association and AHLA; if you are in one of the following locations, please reach out to the state or local association to join:

If you are in an area other than those listed above, independent hotel dues are $4.50/room for an annual membership based on anniversary date. Please email Travis Mckie for more information.