We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the organizations that generously support the Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association (AzLTA). As strategic partners of AzLTA, these valued collaborators play a crucial role in advancing our mission to promote, advocate for, and strengthen Arizona’s vibrant travel, lodging, arts and attractions, sports, and tourism industries. Their partnership allows us to continue our efforts to drive growth, innovation, and sustainability in this essential sector.
Each strategic partnership with AzLTA is fully customizable, ensuring that it meets the specific goals and needs of every organization involved. By joining forces with us, these partners are not only supporting our shared mission but also gaining unique opportunities to showcase their commitment to the thriving tourism and hospitality industry in Arizona.
We are proud to work alongside such dedicated organizations and look forward to continuing to foster meaningful collaborations that help shape the future of Arizona’s tourism landscape.
Learn more about our Strategic Partnerships, programs and advertising opportunities available to AzLTA members only.
Contact AzLTA at [email protected]
Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association
P.O. Box 44015
Phoenix, AZ 85064
Email: [email protected]
All honorees must be employed by hotels, attractions, tourism businesses, hospitality or other supporting businesses that are of the Arizona hospitality industry.
The Stars of the Industry awards competition is open to all Arizona hospitality businesses, hotels, and tourism employees.
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.
Entering or nominating for the Stars of the Industry Awards is free.
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.
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.
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:
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.
