About Us

The Massachusetts Lodging Association is a trade association representing and promoting the lodging industry in Massachusetts.

We have more than 400 active property members, which include hotels, motels, resorts, inns and bed and breakfasts, comprising more than 35,000 rooms. (See Where to Stay) MLA membership includes more than 200 companies that supply products and services to the lodging industry. (See Products & Services Guide) In addition, more than 15 colleges and universities that have hospitality programs are members, as well as a number of corporate members that represent companies which own or manage properties.

MLA's first commitment is to create and implement an aggressive program to develop the business and leisure travel industry in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Our second commitment is to create a better business environment through legislative efforts and networking with related associations. We are also dedicated to providing professional education of our members, recognizing excellence among our members, and actively participating in our members' communities.

MLA is the member state association partner with the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), which represents the lodging industry on a national level. Together,  we represent more than 11,000 properties and 1.4 million rooms and provide a unified voice on the state and national level.

Photograph of a Annisquam Lighthouse, Gloucester. Photo Courtesy of Tim Grafft/MOTT.