Fund Raising & Events                                                                                                                          

Funded solely by contributions from the hospitality sector, the Foundation relies on companies and people like you who  choose to give back to their industry.  Giving opportunities range from major capital campaigns like New Century, which raised more  than $9 million for specific identified initiatives, to the Annual Giving Program, which solicits smaller unrestricted contributions on an annual basis to support core programs.  In addition to giving campaigns, the Foundation sponsors three major special events each year to raise monies:

	The Big Apple Silent Auction, featuring top-tier vacation packages, products, and dinners with industry legends, is held in conjunction with the International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show (IH/M&RS) in New York City each November.
	The Golf Classic, held at a different premier resort property each year, is a four-day networking event for hotel executives and lodging suppliers. August 29 - September 1, 2010
	The Dinner Tribute honors a luminary in the hospitality industry with the AH&LA Hospitality Heritage Award. March 16, 2010