AHA is the statewide professional network for restaurant, lodging, tourism, recreation, education and allied businesses.

AHA AT A GLANCE

One statewide hospitality network

Advocacy, education and connections that move the industry forward.

AHA brings restaurant, lodging, tourism, recreation, education and allied professionals together with practical support and a stronger statewide voice.

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Advocate

Policy intelligence, representation and a direct channel for operator priorities.

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Educate

Training, certifications, scholarships and career pathways for every stage of hospitality.

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Connect

Events, chapters and relationships that turn a statewide industry into a working network.

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Practical help

What are you working on?

Start with the task in front of you. The AHA Resource Center connects you with trusted Arkansas guidance, programs and people.

Start or expand an operationFind funding and business assistanceHire, train and retainStay safe and compliantResearch and market your businessUse your member benefits

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The Arkansas hospitality story

There’s something here.

Hospitality creates careers, strengthens communities and gives Arkansas a powerful welcome. Hear directly from the people moving the industry forward.

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Industry intelligence

Know what is changing and why it matters.

AHA translates legislative, regulatory and workforce developments into practical information for Arkansas hospitality operators.

Latest brief · September 14

Listening where the conversation is happening

Chapter conversations, public meetings and workforce modernization shape decisions long before the next legislative session.

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Public process

Government meetings

Official calendars, agendas and meeting information for agencies and commissions that affect the industry.

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Fast alerts

AHA Hospitality Pulse

Time-sensitive advocacy alerts, one-minute polls and requests for operator input.

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National context

National advocacy

Federal issues and national partners shaping restaurants, lodging and travel.

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Workforce and education

Build skills. Build careers. Build the pipeline.

Connect with ServSafe, ProStart, scholarships, professional development and Arkansas hospitality education pathways.

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Events and chapters

Be part of the conversation.

Meet operators, educators, partners and decision-makers through statewide events and regional AHA chapters.

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Common destinations

Find it fast.

ServSafe trainingMember loginMember benefitsHospitality job boardEvents calendarAHA Buyers Guide

Membership

Built for the people building Arkansas hospitality.

Put advocacy, education, benefits and statewide relationships to work for your organization.

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Stay connected

Choose the updates that fit your work.

AHA offers news, fast advocacy alerts and deeper policy context.

AHA Updates

Get the AHA Moment, member news, events and education updates by email or text.

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AHA Hospitality Pulse

Receive timely legislative alerts and quick requests for industry input.

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AHA Advocacy Brief

Read practical explanations of issues shaping Arkansas hospitality.

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