The Long Island Hospitality Association unites industry executives, hospitality professionals, students, and industry partners to share best practices, business-building solutions, and networking opportunities to help all hospitality-related companies and workers find success.
The LIHA is dedicated to giving back to the community through fundraising initiatives and donations to provide scholarships for students in an effort to assist with them working and living on Long Island.
LIHA provides industry insight and resources to our members through informational meetings, networking opportunities, and newsletters.
Additionally, we’re here to work with local, state, and federal organizations to create a healthier environment for hospitality businesses to thrive, while creating jobs and giving back to our Long Island communities.
Our Mission Statement
The Mission of the LIHA, formed for charitable purposes, is to provide a network for members to review common hospitality industry challenges and hospitality best practices, exchange ideas, and raise awareness about services that the members, industry leaders, and industry partners can utilize to address pertinent issues.
Collaboration
The LIHA seeks to promote a vibrant hospitality industry on Long Island and to provide a platform for various industries and affiliated sectors to collaborate and support one another.
Networking
Association activities will seek to engage local hospitality students to participate in association meetings and events enabling them to network with industry leaders for career development and advancement.
Fundraising
The fundraising endeavors of the association are intended to raise funds primarily for the purpose of financial scholarships for students studying Hospitality related fields at local schools, with the goal of retaining tomorrow's industry leaders to continue to work and reside on Long Island.
Meet the Executive Board
Long Island Hospitality Association board leadership is comprised of a dedicated team of professionals owning or working within community-based businesses in throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties representing hotels, restaurants, catering facilities, theme parks, museums, historical sites, tourist attractions, entertainment facilities, and more.
President
Vice President
Secretary
TREASURER
F & B AT-LARGE
F & B AT-LARGE
SOCIAL MEDIA AT-LARGE
GENERAL COUNSEL & EDUCATION CHAIR AT LARGE
EDUCATION CHAIR AT LARGE - ST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE
EDUCATION CHAIR AT LARGE - NASSAU COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MEMBERSHIP AT-LARGE
EDUCATION CHAIR AT LARGE - SUFFOLK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Membership at large
What They Do
Our Executive Board is in charge of hosting and throwing all fundraising events, special events, and putting together the education and scholarships. Their years of combined experience help younger generations get a better opportunity to succeed in the industry post-graduation.