Hotel Member Benefits
Our voice is amplified when we are unified as one, collective industry. The strength of the Illinois’ hotel industry depends on the involvement of hotels throughout every region of the state. As a member of IHLA, you will be able to take advantage of robust benefits to help protect our industry, stay up-to-date on industry trends and legal developments, save your property money and network with other industry leaders.
ADVOCACY
It is more important than ever before that our industry has strong representation in government. IHLA serves as the essential resource and unified voice for advancing the lodging industry across Illinois. IHLA is the collective voice for our members in advocating the industry's position on political, legislative, and regulatory issues that have the potential to impact the success of our hotel members in Illinois. With full-time lobbying efforts in municipalities, Springfield, and D.C., IHLA protects the hotel industry and keeps hospitality businesses in the forefront.
EDUCATION & RESOURCES
- Access to members-only resources including STR forecast reports
- Complimentary webinars on timely issues facing our industry including labor issues, sexual harassment, human trafficking, technology trends and more
- Free human trafficking training for your employees, as required by Illinois state law effective June 1, 2020
- Expert advice on legal and operational issues that your property may face
- Exclusive newsletter containing national and local industry updates and more
SAVING YOUR COMPANY MONEY
- Exclusive savings on UnitedHealthcare insurance policies for your employees
- Discounts on employee safety device implementations
- Ability to participate in Constellation’s Efficiency Made Easy program which helps hotels manage energy costs in new and powerful ways to achieve budget certainty, cost savings, and financial protection with Constellation’s full range of integrated energy solutions
- Exclusive offers and discounts from some of the world’s most recognized brands including Office Depot, ADP, Avis/Budget, 1-800 Flowers and more
UNPARALLELED NETWORKING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Invitations to members-only events including general managers’ breakfasts, plus other signature events: Gala, State of the Industry Luncheon and Awards at the National Restaurant Show, Hospitality Golf Classic, Beyond the Stay Conference and Showcase and more
- Opportunity to participate in exclusive professional development networks including Hospitality Young Professionals and Women in Lodging
- Ability to nominate your team members for IHLA’s annual Stars of the Industry employee recognition program
