Professional associations offer advice, specialized education, and networking opportunities for members. A number of hospitality industry associations offer discounted memberships for students.*

Food + Beverage

• American Culinary Federation
• Beer Judge Certification Program
• Brewers Association
• California Restaurant Association
• Court of Master Sommeliers
• Green Restaurant Association
• International Culinary Tourism Association
• National Association of Catering Executives
• National Restaurant Association
• Restaurant Facility Managament Association
• Society of Wine Educators

Lodging

• American Hotel & Lodging Association
• Asian American Hotel Owners Association
• California Hotel & Lodging Association
• California Lodging Industry Association
• Green Hotels Association
• Independent Lodging Industry Association
• International Association of Conference Centers
• Les Clefs d'Or USA (Concierge Professionals)
• Professional Association of Innkeepers International

Meeting/Event Planning

• Convention Industry Council
• Event Planners Association
• Green Meeting Industry Council
• Meeting Professionals International

Club, Fitness, & Spa Management

• Club Managers Association of America
• International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association
• International Spa Association

Travel & Tourism

• California Travel Industry Association
• International Culinary Tourism Association
• The International Ecotourism Society
• Medical Tourism Association
• National Business Travel Association, Inc.
• US Tour Operators Association
• U. S. Travel Association
• US Tour Operators Association

Consulting & Research

• International Society of Hospitality Consultants
• Travel & Tourism Research Association
• Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals

Human Resources

• Society for Human Resource Management

Marketing

• Destination Marketing Association International
• Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International

Education

• International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education
• California Program for High Schools

Networking

• Women in the Industry (W.I.N.)

 

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