Sponsored by the BRASS Education Committee
Maintained by:
Penny Scott
University of San Francisco
plscott at usfca.edu
and
James Cory Tucker
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
cory.tucker at ccmail.nevada.edu
Hospitality Index
(http://www.hospitality-index.com/)
Largely a directory of suppliers for the hospitality industry, this site also includes industry links with information and news.
Hospitality Net
(http://www.hospitalitynet.org/index.html)
A comprehensive site including industry news, free market reports, information on professional associations, and much more. A very valuable site to explore!
Hostline
(http://www.hotelschool.cornell.edu/links/)
A list of hospitality links maintained by Hostline, the research service for the Nestlé Library at the Cornell School of Hotel Administration. This site includes links for numerous topics related to the hospitality industry, including airlines, gaming, theme parks, spas, and more.
Travel+Leisure
(http://www.travelandleisure.com/)
The web site for the publication, Travel+Leisure, this resource contains articles, directories and descriptions for hotels, destinations and restaurants, and lists for the World's Best Awards, which rate the best hotels, restaurants, cities, and travel agents.
American Hotel & Lodging Association
(http://www.ahla.com/)
The web site for AHLA, which represents the hotel and lodging industry. Some free content, some only available to members. For free content, there is information on government regulations relating to travel and lodging, events and conferences, a career center, diversity resources, industry history and news, and a list of the top 50 hotel companies.
American Resort Development Association
(http://www.arda.org/)
Information on the resort and time share industry includes overviews, news, and articles from Developments magazine, a journal for the resort industry. Other reports and content available to members only.
Institute of Hospitality
(http://www.instituteofhospitality.org/)
The Institute of Hospitality is a professional association for hotel and catering employees based in the U.K. Most of the content is for members only, but the site does offer a good links page.
International Hotel and Restaurant Association
(http://www.ih-ra.com/advocacy/issues/org_briefs/hcima.php)
HotelMarketing.com
(http://www.hotelmarketing.com/)
A great site with news articles on online travel, internet marketing, and hospitality industry topics. Articles are organized by date and topic. Users can also subscribe to a daily e-newsletter. All content is free and updated daily.
Hotel Resource
(http://www.hotelresource.com/index.php)
Includes resources on news and trends on many topics relating to hospitality, including technology, food, beverages and lodging. Also contains job listings, newsletters, and lists of suppliers and events.
PKF Consulting Hotel and Lodging Industry Reports
(http://www.pkfc.com/en/pkfhome/FreeStuff/IndustryReports/)
PKF Consulting is a company that advises and informs workers in the hotel industry with the data they collect. Much on the site is for a fee, but they have excellent industry reports that are free. They also collect industry news. You'll find a list of the most recent reports, along with a link to archived data.
WiredHotelier
(http://www.wiredhotelier.com/index.html)
Articles, events, suppliers related to the hotel industry are organized on this site by topic. One great, unique feature on this site is the multimedia, which includes online video presentations on a variety of lodging topics.
Air Transport Association
(http://www.airlines.org/)
Facts, figures, news and articles on all things related to the air transport industry. Includes data on the airline industry, regulations, individual airports and air carriers. Some content is for members only.
American Society of Travel Agents
(http://www.astanet.com/)
Includes news, travel agent locator, legislative information, career information and job listings, and events. Some content for members only.
Cruise Lines International Association
(http://www.cruising.org/)
A great web site for all topics relating to the cruise industry. Free content includes regulatory information, profile of cruise line companies, industry news and statistics, and some industry market reports. Other content for members only.
Fodor’s Travel Service
(http://www.fodors.com/)
Web site for the popular travel book series, this site offers free information on hotels, restaurants, destinations, and cruises. Also includes Fodor’s Travel Wire, with lists such as “Airports We Love and Hate”, and “Must-Do Adventures for 2007”.
Destination Marketing Association International
(http://www.iacvb.org/)
An online resource center for convention and visitors bureaus, and destination professionals worldwide. Some content is for members only, but free information includes reports on destination topics, event calendars, newsletters, and job and internship listings.
ITA Office of Travel and Tourism Industries
(http://www.tinet.ita.doc.gov/)
Web site of the U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration, Office of Travel and Tourism Industries. Includes free data on U.S. and international tourism and travel, including news, statistics, and links to other great information sources. Users can also subscribe to a free news/update service called TINews.
National Household Travel Survey
(http://www.bts.gov/programs/national_household_travel_survey/)
An excellent compendium of data collected by the U.S. Department of Transportation. All data is free, and includes information on commuting, business and leisure travel, demographic information on travelers, and much more. Also includes reports on topics such as comparing travel pre-and post September 11, and preferred mode of transportation for travel.
Smith Travel Research
(http://www.smithtravelresearch.com/smithtravelresearch/)
None of the market reports here are free, but there is a free lodging industry glossary, as well as links to industry news.
Travel Industry Association of America
(http://www.tia.org/index.html)
A professional organization for travel industry workers, this site includes fast facts, podcasts, news, a job bank, directories, and other useful information. Some content is for paid members only.
World Tourism Organization
(http://www.world-tourism.org/)
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO/OMT), a specialized agency of the United Nations, is the leading international organization in the field of tourism. Most of the information on the site deals with tourism policy issues including sustainable development and ethics. There aren’t many free reports and publications, but this is a useful site for researching the travel and tourism industry.
World Travel & Tourism Council
(http://www.wttc.org/)
This site deals with international travel and tourism. Information is provided for professionals, researchers and consumers. The site provides access to travel and tourism market research reports and lots of specific reports for various countries.
Brewers Association of America
(http://www.beertown.org/)
Trade association that provides information on all aspects of brewing. Topics covered range from government regulation, types of beer, and industry information including statistics. Also provides current news on the industry.
Beer Institute
(http://www.beerinstitute.org/)
Malt beverage trade association dealing with many facets of the industry. Covers legislative and regulatory issues, health awareness, agricultural policy, etc. This site contains access to statistical reports, industry studies and other research.
Distilled Spirits Council of the United States
(http://www.discus.org/)
Trade organization for distilled spirits, contains information on ethics, health, government regulation and industry news. The site provides industry statistics on sales, economic contribution, and import/export figures.
Food Marketing Institute
(http://www.fmi.org/)
Food Marketing Institute (FMI) conducts programs in research, education, industry relations and public affairs for food retailers and wholesalers. The comprehensive site includes information for professionals and consumers. There is information on food safety, nutrition, and industry legislation. There is also information regarding conducting business and includes human resources, technology and supply.
National Beer Wholesalers Association
(http://www.nbwa.org/)
Site for the trade association for independent malt beverage distributors. Provides access to information about beer making, legislative issues and current news. The site also contains industry research
National Association of Beverage Importers
(http://www.nabi-inc.org/)
Official site for a national trade association representing the interests of beer, wine and spirit importers at state and federal levels.
National Restaurant Association
(http://www.restaurant.org/)
A comprehensive site for the restaurant industry covering business, government and health and safety information. The site provides access to industry statistics and market reports. In addition, there are resources for professionals related to operations, marketing, etc.
Nations Restaurant News
(http://www.nrn.com/)
Nations Restaurant News is an extensive site covering all aspects of the restaurant industry. Information provided includes current news, market research and information related to food and beverage, marketing, human resources, operations and consumer trends.
Wine Institute
(http://www.wineinstitute.org/)
Provides information on the wine industry including industry news, research and government regulation. The industry news section contains harvest reports, statistics (wine consumption, sales, etc.), and public policy issues.
Wine Business Online
(http://winebusiness.com/)
News site for the wine industry. The site provides access to current news and other facets of the wine industry including winemaking, grape growing, sales and marketing, and business and technology. There are also various resources for industry research including rankings, surveys, etc.
Center for Exhibition Industry Research
(http://www.ceir.org/)
Provides industry statistics and research related to the exhibition industry. Some information on the site is free. This is a great site to locate market research and statistical publications for conventions and events.
Conworld.net
(http://conworld.net/)
Directory listing a variety of sites related to the convention industry. Covers industry news, hotels, airports and associations, just to name a few
ExpoDataBase
(http://www.expodatabase.com/)
International directory covering the convention and event planning. Provides listing of events worldwide. Also contains to suppliers, business services and jobs.
Expo Web
(http://www.expoweb.com/)
Expo Web is an online newsletter and it provides current news on various types of meetings including conventions, trade shows, and corporate events. The newsletter provides access to both research and practitioner oriented information.
Meeting Professionals International
(http://www.mpiweb.org/cms/mpiweb/default.aspx)
Great site for professionals in the meeting industry. The site provides online magazines, industry statistics, and legislative and governmental information.
MeetingsNet
(http://meetingsnet.com/)
An industry portal for meeting planners and executives. Covers all aspects of meeting planning including procurement, processing, efficiency and control, and outsourcing. The site also includes current news and professional resources.
Meetings Industry Megasite
(http://www.mimegasite.com/mimegasite/index.jsp)
This megasite provides access to news, research and other articles related to meetings, conventions and trade shows. The site contains various types of information related to the various aspects of planning a meeting and has some professional resources as well. Also included are resources related to industry research.
Last updated: 03/09/09