- AirDNA External – If you are looking to get a sense of the Airbnb and Vrbo vacation rentals as part of the larger accommodations industry companies like this do provide insight. There is data analysis on Airbnb occupancy rates, pricing , etc. Much of the data is not free but data may be cited.
- American Hotel & Lodging Association External – The association has 30,000+ members and includes the largest hotel companies in the U.S. and 80% of all franchise hotels.
- Asian American Hotel Owners Association External – AAHOA is the largest hotel owners association in the nation and its members own 60 percent of the hotels in the United States. The association also publishes Today’s Hotelier.
- Association of Lodging Professionals External – This is the trade association for independent lodging professionals. See the industry resources for links to State and Regional B&B Associations as well as other places of interest for those running small inns and B&Bs.
- Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals External – This association was established in 1952 to represent people in the finance and technology segments of the hospitality industry across the globe.
- Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) – The association provides hotel professionals & their partners with tools, insights, and expertise to fuel sales, inspire marketing, and optimize revenue.
- North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction IndexStudy External – This study is done annually beginning in 1997 and measures guest satisfaction with the entire hotel experience, from reservation to check-out, based on a recent guest stay.
