American Hotel & Lodging Association

OBS: Serving the hospitality industry for more than a century, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) is the sole national association representing all segments of the 1.9 million-employee U.S.
OBS: In 1910, 60 operators formed the American Hotel Protective Association in Chicago. Its purpose was protection against deadbeats, check forgers, dishonest and undesirable employees, and crooks of all descriptions ... In 1917, the name is changed to the American Hotel Association and the scope was broadened to include promotional, legislative, and educational programs ... In 1963, AHA changed its name to the American Hotel & Motel Association. ... In 2000, the name was changed to the American Hotel & Lodging Association ...