Industry Research and Data Analytics - Summer Intern

American Hotel & Lodging Association:

Who We Are and What We Do.

For more than 100 years, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) has been the foremost representative of and advocate for the U.S. lodging industry. We are the only national association that represents all segments of an industry that is among the 10 largest business sectors in America. We advocate for our members so they can do their best at what matters most: serving guests, employees, and their communities.

From major global brands to small inns and bed & breakfasts, AHLA provides a singular voice that brings together the industry’s multitude of constituents. Our industry is incredibly diverse and represents everyone from brand CEOs to independent hotel owners, general managers, and hotel staff and is an integral contributor to the American economy. Our offices are located in Washington, D.C.

AHLA Internship Program

AHLA offers paid summer internship opportunities: in government relations, membership services, partnership development, communications/marketing, administration/ops, and in the AHLA Foundation (AHLAF). We strive to offer a comprehensive internship program that provides insight into association work and vast exposure to the hotel and lodging industry, including hands-on learning and the opportunity to create a relevant portfolio to present to future employers. 

Interns will be based at our headquarters in D.C., where they will participate in initiatives such as policy, advocacy, communications, member engagement, strategic partnerships, or one of our many AHLAF programs. Interns will also participate in training and development opportunities. The program starts in June and finishes in August. Interns will be paid $20/hr bi-weekly and will be expected to work 40 hours per week. In addition to competitive hourly pay, AHLA offers all interns a transportation stipend of $75 per month to help absorb commuting costs.

The 2025 Internship program will be “in-person” and located in the Washington DC office. Interns are responsible for their own health insurance, housing, and travel expenses to and from Washington, D.C.

How do I apply?

To be eligible, you must be a rising junior, rising senior, or graduate student and available for the duration of the internship program. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S., have a strong interest in the hospitality industry, and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and a resume. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis and final decisions will be made no later than June 6, 2025.

Requirements

Industry Research and Data Analytics Intern

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Analyze usage patterns of The Hospitality Law Database, a free legal resource on AHLA.com, to inform future research, marketing strategies, membership outreach, sponsorship efforts, educational programming, and resource development.
• Create a spreadsheet of topics and speakers featured at hospitality law conferences in recent years to help AHLA differentiate itself in the market and expand its network of potential speakers and sponsors.
• Research and refine member job titles to enhance the accuracy and completeness of internal data records.
• Review email bounce-backs to identify and remove dormant members from the database.
• Clean and format email addresses to ensure consistency and usability across communication platforms.
• Update member records with appropriate seniority levels based on job title analysis.
• Conduct policy research and assist in developing advocacy materials related to the association’s priority issues.
• Collect, track, and analyze industry data and trends, including weekly and monthly performance metrics.
• Maintain and update internal industry data documents, including travel impact reports and performance tracking files.
• Perform data analysis and visualization using tools such as R and Excel, including basic statistical coding.
• Assist in drafting research briefs, fact sheets, and press releases to support external communication and advocacy efforts.
• Provide general support for database entry and updates, as needed.

AHLA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.