The Foundation is dedicated to helping people build careers, improve their lives and strengthen the lodging industry.
Investing in Our Communities
Our industry supports more than one in 25 American jobs on-site at hotels and throughout communities – totaling 8.3 million jobs across the country.
Shaping the Hotel Workforce
From entry-level employees to general managers, we are here to strengthen the superstars of hospitality – the hotel workers – to make this industry brighter today and tomorrow.
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$5M
Committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs
$1M+
in Academic Scholarships Annually
$370K
Invested annually in Opportunity Youth training for Entry-level Jobs
1M+
Specialized Anti-Trafficking Trainings Completed By Industry Employees Since 2020
Our Impact Areas
Recruitment
We help hospitality recruit top talent to secure the hospitality industry for generations to come.
Our Impact Areas
Retention
We support programs that provide the training and experience needed to cultivate a dynamic, life-long career in the hospitality industry.
Our Impact Areas
Advancement
Programming and resources to enrich the company culture and help industry employees reach their full potential.
Our Impact Areas
Research
The AHLA Foundation funds research to explore critical issues facing the industry.
The Foundation relies solely on contributions from generous individuals and organizations who want to give back to hotel industry employees and the communities where they work and live.
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Our Donors Give Generously. We Thank Them Sincerely.