Iowa Lodging Association Benefits

ILA uses its collective strength in numbers to negotiate cost-effective programs and services with sound, reliable providers. These include:

- Credit Card Program
Heartland Payment Systems - offers special rates for lodging properties, which will help your bottom line. Contact Iowa representative Vince Kopacek at 515-964-9529, 515-419-2363 (cell) or vince.kopacek@e-hps.com.

- Property / Casualty Program
Society Insurance - offers the INN-SURE program to hotels, motels and bed & breakfast properties. This program offers competitive rates and expanded coverage for members.

- Accounting
John Hines, CPA with Denman & Company - consulting on issues related to taxation, buying and selling a business, cost containment and other accounting needs.

- Industry Research & Analysis Information
Smith Travel Research (STR) - provides accurate, actionable information and analysis to the lodging industry. Visit STR website at www.strglobal.com.

- Office Supplies
STAPLES through the Staples Business Advantage program, receive discounts averaging 40 – 60% off catalog pricing, go to www.staples.com.

- ASCAP/BMI
AH&LA member receive a discount on licensing fees.

- FTD.com
A 20% discount to AH&LA members.

- Health Insurance
Aetna offers members a full package of benefits of medical and dental plans.

- State & Federal tax incentives
Possible tax credits, grants, property tax abatements, plus much more available to members.

- Prescription Drug Cards
Employees can save up to 30% on prescription drugs by using ILA/AH&LA card at your local drug store.

- Library Resource
ILA members can review dozens of education training materials at no cost.

- Communications
Receive current information on AH&LA's daily news emails, quarterly ILA newsletters and legislative bulletins.

- Seminars
ILA has educational seminars on current topics of the industry.

- Conferences
ILA hosts a yearly conference and awards evening recognizing the leaders of the industry.

- E.I. AH&LA's Educational Institute, the world's leading provider of hospitality training and professional certification, provides education and resources to members at 20 – 40% off retail. Visit their website at www.ei-ahla.org.

- Seminole Energy Services Natural gas bills too high? Check out ILA's energy partner to help manage your natural gas costs and save money. For more information contact David Stokes at 515-278-2254, 515-306-4946 (cell) or dstokes@seminoleenergy.com.