Our Mission

GHLA is the state's non-partisan trade association representing the lodging industry. Originally founded in the 1907, its mission is to promote, protect and educate the lodging industry around the state and to ensure positive business growth for its members. The Georgia Hotel & Lodging Association is the voice of the lodging industry in Georgia. GHLA is the official state affiliate of the American Hotel & Lodging Association.

Upcoming GHLA Events

Customer Care Workshop for F&B Associates
August 21  •  2:00 - 4:30  •  Embassy Suites Centennial Olympic Park
We’ll help your staff improve guest communications skills and teach them techniques to enhance guest satisfaction. Plus, we’ll provide up-selling techniques that will help boost the average check size, and so much more! This high-energy program is perfect for restaurant servers and managers, banquet staff, room service servers, and lounge personnel. Click this link to learn more and to register now!

Atlanta Lodging Outlook 2009
September 8 @ InterContinental Hotel Buckhead
Join us for a comprehensive look at the Altanta hotel market for 2009. You'll hear presentations by PKF Consulting, the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau, and the Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank ... plus a Disaster Planning Discussion Panel.
Click here to register online.

GHLA Hospitality Open Golf Tournament
September 22 @ Chateau Elan Golf Club
Join us for fun in the sun at one of Georgia's finest golf courses. Click here to register online. There will be prizes for every golfer - plus a wine tasting immediately following the tournament. Click here for sponsorship information.