YOU are a major part of the tourism industry! Use the links below to: Learn more about industry organizations Find research and news updates Access important resources
Brand USA & Visit The USA Brand USA focuses on increasing awareness and enhancing the image of the U.S. among worldwide travelers to increase inbound travel. U.S. Travel Association The U.S. Travel Association is a national umbrella organization that represents all segments of travel in the U.S. with a mission to increase travel to and within the U.S. by connecting its members, advocating smart policies and conducting ongoing research. UNWTO (World Tourism Organization) The UNWTO is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism.
AH&LA (American Hotel & Lodging Association) The only U.S. association representing every segment of the lodging industry, providing support through advocacy, research and education ASAE (American Society of Association Executives) The premier source of learning, knowledge and research for leaders of trade associations, individual membership societies and voluntary organizations.
EIC (Events Industry Council) Supports the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry through many initiatives, such as the Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX), Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certification, and the prestigious Hall of Leaders. Destinations International The world's largest and most reliable resource for destination organizations and convention & visitors bureaus. We inform, connect, inspire and educate our members with the goal to drive destination economic impact, job creation, community sustainability and quality of life through travel. GBTA (Global Business Travel Association) An international association supporting business and government travel and meetings managers, as well as travel service providers. HSMAI (Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International) A global organization of sales, marketing, and revenue management professionals representing all segments of the hospitality industry. ILEA (International Live Events Association) The principal association globally representing creative event professionals. MPI (Meeting Professionals International) A global association community for meeting and event professionals providing education and business opportunities. National Restaurant Association The largest foodservice trade association in the world supports restaurant businesses through advocacy, research and education. NTA (National Tour Association) The association representing inbound and outbound tour operators, destinations and tour suppliers in the North America travel market. PCMA (Professional Convention Management Association) A leading organization for education, professional resources and advocacy for the meeting, convention and exhibition industry. SITE (Society of Incentive Travel Executives) The global organization of travel and event professionals focused on motivational experiences that deliver business results through incentive travel. U.S. Chamber of Commerce The world's largest business organization, representing the interests of U.S. businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions from local chambers to national trade associations.
Back to Benefits List