"The AGA represents the commercial casino entertainment industry by addressing federal legislative and regulatory issues affecting its members and their employees and customers, such as federal taxation, Internet gambling, and travel and tourism matters."

"Serving the hospitality industry for nearly a century, AH&LA is the sole national association representing all sectors and stakeholders in the lodging industry, including individual hotel property members, hotel companies, student and faculty members, and industry suppliers."

"HSMAI is a global organization of sales, marketing, and revenue management professionals representing all segments of the hospitality industry."

This office under the U.S. government's International Trade Association works to make the U.S. tourism and travel industry competitive globally.

Website for this association that is an advocate for the industry. Researches and publishes reports for different travel sectors, including leisure, business, and industry. Use the library catalog
to access the following reports provided through a library subscription.
Economic review of travel in America
Impact of travel in on state economies
Outlook for travel & tourism
Traveler's use of the Internet