Industry Leadership IHLA is a key voice for Illinois lodging, presenting a potential entry point for partnerships with industry vendors and training providers looking to reach hotel operators and suppliers through IHLA events, programs, and member services.

Membership Scale With a small to mid-size team (11-50 employees) and revenue in the 10M–25M range, IHLA represents a mid-tier association opportunity where mid-market hospitality tech, training, and operations solutions can be positioned as tailored, value-driven offerings.

Tech Stack Fit IHLA already utilizes hotel and business software (Opera, ADP, Babel, ServSafe) and media tools (Video.js, Google suite, YouTube), suggesting opportunities for integrated solutions in property management, payroll, training, compliance, and digital marketing.

Board and Leadership Historical leadership appointments and ongoing governance indicate openness to strategic partnerships and sponsorships with suppliers who can support leadership initiatives, certifications, and workforce development aligned with IHLA priorities.

Industry Collaboration Past collaborations with national associations (AHLA) and employee rate programs signal opportunities to propose joint programs, scholarship initiatives, or workforce development packages that scale across Illinois hotels and potentially extend to partner networks.