 Thank you to our 2006 Corporate Sponsors: Eco
Lab
Greater Des Moines CVB
Heartland Payment Systems, IncHolmes Murphy
Iowa Gaming Association
Johnson Brothers
Pepsi-Cola General Bottlers, Inc.
Procter & Gamble Professional
Reinhart FoodServiceSociety Insurance
Sysco of Iowa |
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Mission Statement:
To protect, educate, and promote the lodging industry in Iowa.
ILA provides many membership benefits that improves the quality of service offered by it's members.
| Your voice will be heard |
A strong united Association means a stronger legislative voice at the State House and throughout the state. It is essential that our government leaders recognize our lodging industry as an extremely important economic force.
Your participation in ILA means that your voice will be heard... whether you own a small country inn or manage a large hotel in the city.
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| Effective Networking |
ILA conducts a number of meetings during the year to give members the chance to meet and interact with fellow owners and operators in the lodging industry. This promotes the exchange of information and education which helps you grow and attain increased profitability for your business and professional fulfillment. A fall conference is held that highlights trends in the hospitality industry.
The Annual Convention & Trade Show, offers outstanding educational seminars with great pricing, plus national speakers.
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| Education & Training |
Seminars and conferences keep members abreast of all the new developments in our industry. Plus the Association has a complete library of videos and educational guides for your use as a member.
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| Government & Industry Watchdog |
ILA provides effective representation before state legislature and regulatory bodies on behalf of its members. We offer assistance to questions on regulatory, legislative and legal issues, such as bed taxes and innkeepers liability and were instrumental in passing Iowa's innkeepers law.
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| Publications |
- Hotel & Motel Legal Guide, written in plain language to assist innkeepers in all areas of the industry
- NewsReport, ILA's newsletters keep you current to what's happening in the industry, legislative issues, seminars, trends, new products, safety tips plus much more
- Legislative Update, a special publication during the state legislative session to keep you informed of the current issues affecting the lodging industry
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| Lodging Members |
| ILA members that belong to AH&LA receive the monthly management magazine high-lighting lodging trends and educational articles. |
What does American Hotel & Lodging Association Offer?
| Represents Your Interests |
Represents your interest in Governmental Affairs, monitoring pending legislation and representing your interest on tax, labor, tourism promotion, telecommunications and other pertinent issues.
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| Provides Information in Education & Training |
Annual Convention & Show, Conference for Quality, National Sales & Marketing Conference, Economy Lodging Conference, Fall Conference, Education Institute of AH&LA
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| Provides Answers & Information Services |
With one phone call to the AH&LA Information Center, members receive FREE answers to their industry-related questions within 72 hours. Through its Referral Service, members can identify the product or service they need and receive a list of appropriate suppliers out of the more than 700 allied member firms of AH&LA.
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| Keeps you informed with Publications |
Lodging magazine, Innside Government newsletter, AH&LA Reports, Economy Lodging Report and other publications.
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| Values Your Input |
You can help direct AH&LA activities through committee participation.
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| Increases Your Occupancy |
Increases your occupancy by offering you marketing opportunities in their official directory, the OAG Business Travel Planner.
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| Strengthens & Unites the Industry |
By also working through state lodging associations and offering AH&LA Awards Program each year.
Your membership in ILA and AH&LA is one of the smart investments you can make in today's uncertain marketplace. Rely on us to communicate industry trends and news of important legislation, and to be your information resource and marketing assistant.
The Iowa Lodging Association is growing in a variety of directions - in our numbers, our strength, our communication and our commitment to a dynamic, profitable environment for our members. Join us and add to your own growth...as a part of ours.
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American Hotel and Motel Association
1201 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 600
Washington, DC 20005-3931
Tel: (202) 289-3100
Fax: (202) 289-3128
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