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About Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association (AzLTA)

The Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association (AzLTA) is the leading statewide public policy organization advocating for Arizona’s travel, lodging, arts and sports industry. Founded in 1938, the Association represents statewide hotels and resorts, tourism attractions, destination marketing organizations, sports teams, airlines, airports, and related business partners. The Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association is focused on advocacy, collaboration, and education to generate support and increase awareness of the profound impact our leading industry has on Arizona jobs, tax revenues, and economic growth.

Why AzLTA?

At AzLTA, we are committed to advancing Arizona’s tourism industry and fostering opportunities that drive growth and success for our members. By joining our team, you’ll become part of a passionate organization that advocates for the interests of Arizona’s hospitality sector, while creating meaningful connections and valuable resources for businesses and professionals across the state.

As a member of the AzLTA team, you’ll have the opportunity to work in an environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and growth. Our team thrives on a shared vision of excellence, inclusivity, and making a lasting impact on the tourism landscape. We take pride in cultivating a work culture that values each individual’s contributions and promotes personal and professional development. In addition to being part of a purpose-driven organization, we offer a benefits package to support your well-being and work-life balance.

Whether you’re advancing in your career, building new skills, or contributing to Arizona’s tourism success, you’ll find a collaborative and supportive work environment where you can grow and make a difference.

Available Positions

Membership and Sponsorship Coordinator – Full Time

The Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Nomination Criteria

Application Guidelines

All honorees must be employed by hotels, attractions, tourism businesses, hospitality or other supporting businesses that are of the Arizona hospitality industry.

Who can enter?

The Stars of the Industry awards competition is open to all Arizona hospitality businesses, hotels, and tourism employees.

Who can nominate a Star?

Anyone! A nominator can be an employer, a manager, a friend, regular customer, or anyone else who knows a Star in Arizona’s hospitality industry who deserves recognition.

What does it cost to enter?

Entering or nominating for the Stars of the Industry Awards is free.

What do nominees receive?

All nominees will receive an AzLTA Stars of the Industry Recognition Certificate. The winners of each award will be announced at the Stars of the Industry Awards Luncheon on June 16, 2023 and receive an engraved plaque at the awards presentation. All winners will be announced in AzLTA’s Industry Insider newsletter, by a press release, and on the AzLTA website. Winners will automatically be entered in the American Hotel and Lodging Association’s national Stars of the Industry Awards program. It is AzLTA’s privilege to celebrate the accomplishments of all the nominees and winners presented each year.

Nominations and Eligibility

The nomination process begins in April and we’ve made it easy. Simply complete the online nominee application form and email the application to AzLTA explaining why the nominee deserves the Star award in their category.

Rules & Judging Criteria

Nominees must have served in the industry for a minimum of two years (please state total number of years in description) and will be judged on performance beyond normal job responsibilities, professionalism, and outstanding and unusual service to the property, guests and the community.

Using no more than three double-spaced pages, describe why your nominee should be honored. Give examples of:

Extraordinary support to fellow employees.
Specific event(s) that best describes the nominee’s exceptional service.
Outstanding leadership qualities, heroic deeds or actions that consistently add to the general well-being of guests.
Other great accomplishments to the industry or community.

Include photos and any materials substantiating the award entry, such as letters of commendation, guest comment cards, news clippings and other support materials received during 2021-2023 for the judges’ consideration.