About Us

The Massachusetts Lodging Association is the member state association partner of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) 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 in efforts to maintain and improve the hospitality and lodging industry.
 
The MLA has a wide variety of active property members, which include hotels, motels, resorts, inns and bed and breakfasts, comprising more than 35,000 rooms across the Commonwealth. MLA industry membership includes businesses that supply products and services to the lodging industry, such as food, amenities, and property management companies. In addition, a number of colleges and universities that have hospitality programs are members of the MLA, as well as 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.
 
Join the MLA today and discover how to make a positive impact on the hospitality and lodging industry while saving money and growing your business. Through our development programs, legislative representation, networking, and commitment to education, the MLA can and will make a difference in the state of Massachusetts to benefit members of the industry. Please visit our Join Now page to begin the process of becoming a member of the MLA.