Arkansas Hospitality Association is the statewide voice for Arkansas’s restaurant, lodging, tourism, and allied hospitality industries. AHA brings these sectors together through advocacy, education, workforce development, member services, and industry partnerships.
Mission
Our mission is to advance the growth, success, education, and public image of Arkansas hospitality while serving as the industry’s leading advocate.
What We Do
• Advocacy — Represent the hospitality industry before policymakers and government agencies.
• Education — Connect members and future professionals with training, certifications, and scholarships.
• Workforce — Support recruitment, retention, and career development across the industry.
• Member Value — Deliver practical resources, benefits, connections, and opportunities that help hospitality businesses succeed.
Hospitality Education Foundation
The Arkansas Tourism & Hospitality Education Foundation expands access to hospitality education and career opportunities. Since 1999, the foundation has awarded more than $900,000 through named scholarships made possible by donors and industry leaders.
Mission
Our mission is to advance the growth, success, education, and public image of Arkansas hospitality while serving as the industry’s leading advocate.
What We Do
• Advocacy — Represent the hospitality industry before policymakers and government agencies.
• Education — Connect members and future professionals with training, certifications, and scholarships.
• Workforce — Support recruitment, retention, and career development across the industry.
• Member Value — Deliver practical resources, benefits, connections, and opportunities that help hospitality businesses succeed.
Hospitality Education Foundation
The Arkansas Tourism & Hospitality Education Foundation expands access to hospitality education and career opportunities. Since 1999, the foundation has awarded more than $900,000 through named scholarships made possible by donors and industry leaders.