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
800K+
Specialized Anti-Trafficking Trainings Completed By Industry Employees Since 2020
Our Commitments
Career Development
We continue to train and promote top talent to secure the hospitality industry for generations to come.
Our Commitments
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Our multi-year plan aims to diversify representation at all levels.
Our Commitments
Combating Human Trafficking
The No Room for Trafficking (NRFT) program builds on the hotel and lodging industry’s longstanding commitment to combat human trafficking.
Our Commitments
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.
Help strengthen the hotel industry today.
Our Donors Give Generously. We Thank Them Sincerely.