The trade association of survey research organizations, representing over 300 companies and research operations in the United States and abroad. Since 1975, CASRO focuses in communicating, educating, protecting and representing what is best about the research industry; as an uncompromised commitment to ethics and professionalism.

The only 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. Headquartered in Washington D.C., AH&LA provides members with national advocacy on Capitol Hill, public relations and image management, education, research and information, and other value-added services to provide bottom savings and ensure a positive business climate for the lodging industry.

The professional association for individuals and organizations involved in the practice, teaching and study of marketing worldwide. AMA focuses on advancing marketing competencies, practices and leadership as well as advocacy for marketing and promoting its importance, efficiency and ethics. AMA also supports essential resources of marketing information, education and relationships

The Washington D.C.-based trade association representing the vacation ownership and resort development industries. Established in 1969, ARDA today has over 1,000 corporate members ranging from privately held firms to publicly traded companies and international corporations with expertise in shared ownership interests in leisure real estate. The ARDA membership community includes timeshare owner associations (HOAs), resort management companies, industry vendors, suppliers and consultants, as well as owners through the ARDA Resort Owners Coalition (ARDA-ROC).

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The world’s largest and most reliable resource for official destination marketing organizations. DMAI is dedicated to improving the effectiveness of over 1,300 professionals from 600+ destination marketing organization in more than 25 countries. DMAI is also the largest association of convention and visitor bureaus (CVBs), providing members, professionals, industry partners, students and educators the most cutting edge educational resources, networking opportunities, and marketing benefits available worldwide.

The world organization for enabling better research into markets, consumers and societies. With over 4,000 members in 100 countries, ESOMAR aims to promote the value of market and opinion research in illuminating real issues and bringing about effective decision making. ESOMAR also creates and manages a comprehensive program of industry-specific and thematic conferences, publications and communications as well as actively advocating self-regulation and the worldwide code of practice.

A global organization of nearly 7,000 members from 35 countries comprised of sales and marketing professionals representing all segments of the hospitality industry. With a strong focus on education, HSMAI has become an industry leader in identifying and communicating trends in the hospitality industry while operating as a leading voice for both hospitality and sales and marketing management disciplines, as well as connecting its members with customers. HSMAI has teamed up with DKSA to provide hotel sales and marketing executives with competitive intelligence and historical trends required to more accurately develop their annual marketing plans and sales strategies.

PATA was created with the purpose of developing travel to the Asian Pacific region. Currently, PATA continues to influence the direction the industry takes through its unique membership structure of public-sector tourism organizations; air, land and sea carriers; and organizations engaged in the production, distribution, financing, consulting, educating and other technical aspects of the travel industry.

An international association of travel research and marketing professionals. TTRA educates members in research, marketing, and planning skills through publication, conferences and networking. Also TTRA is focused on development and application of professional research in the travel and tourism industry while encouraging professional growth.

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