Benefits

The Hotel Association of North Texas (HANTX) is a 501c6 not-for-profit trade association. For 100 years, hospitality has been more than a business in North Texas—it’s been our heartbeat. We’ve welcomed millions of guests and created an engine of opportunity that fuels jobs and attracts investment across our region. Our members include all sizes of hotels, suppliers and community partners who have a stake in the hospitality industry.

Every day, hospitality drives the North Texas economy, engineering the experiences that have built our vibrant community. HANTX has championed the industry and the people who’ve powered it, existing to keep that heart beating strong. We connect people, advocate for progress, and celebrate an industry powered by human connection. Because when hospitality thrives, our communities do too.

Add your voice and be a part of our thriving hospitality industry here in North Texas! HANTX members enjoy:

Networking | Through HANTX’s educational meetings, social gatherings and committees, you have the opportunity to connect, network and build relationships with other hospitality industry professionals and suppliers to the industry.
Education | HANTX hosts a variety of programs in addition to providing other training opportunities and educational programming throughout the year.
Advocacy | Through HANTX's legislative and public affairs work, we monitor issues and trends at the local and state level and advocate on those which could impact our hospitality community.
Promotion of Members | Exposure on the HANTX website, in our newsletter and through our social media channels.
Scholarships | HANTX has awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarship to deserving students over the years. This program helps support HANTX member organizations and their teams who are seeking to enhance their skills and education to help them succeed in the hospitality industry.
Community Outreach | Join your peers in the hotel industry as we participate in a variety of nonprofit initiatives from fundraising for a good cause, to hands-on volunteerism within our community.

Hotel Membership Application

Allied Membership Application

Hotel Corporate/Community Partner Application

Types of Membership

Hotel Membership

Annual dues are $5.50 per guest room per year with a minimum dues of $150 per property.

Networking

Opportunities to network with industry colleagues and peers at HANTX Signature events, luncheons, education programs, membership mixers, annual golf tournament, and the annual HOSPY’s gala.
Discounted “members only rates” at events.
Opportunities to serve on HANTX committees allowing you to meet new people and strengthen your resume. Committees include Advocacy, Community Involvement, Education/Programming, Membership, Finance, Gala, and Golf Tournament.
Potential appointment to the HANTX Board of Directors
Opportunities to participate in a variety of nonprofit initiatives from fundraising for a good cause, to hands-on volunteerism within our community.

Job Postings

Receive two (2) complimentary job postings on the HANTX job board that is also promoted by the Dallas Morning News, MaxRecruit, that distributes and optimizes your job posting across top aggregators like Indeed and Nexxt, and through the Dallas Morning News and their targeted job affinity sites like Veterans and College groups. After your two (2) complimentary job postings, you may receive the HANTX discount on additional job postings.

Education and Training

Receive one (1) complimentary seat at the HANTX Annual Meeting.
Educational sessions in areas such as hotel security, legal issues, human resources, sales and marketing, and other member-driven and member-requested topics.
Receive complimentary Inhospitable to Human Trafficking Training available in both English and Spanish
Receive complimentary CPR/First Aid Certification and discounted TABC Certification, Food Handler Permit, Food Manager Exam and Food Manager Course and Exam

Scholarships

Scholarship Opportunities for your staff and their family members - HANTX gives away thousands of dollars in scholarships every year to Hospitality Management/Culinary Arts students and to those already in the industry who are advancing their professional development.

Legislative Advocacy & Public Affairs

Receive timely updates on the issues that affect your hotel locally and statewide
Receive assistance with legislative and public affairs issues that affect your hotel locally and at the state level
Access to HANTX’s Public Affairs consultant

Marketing of Members

Exposure on the HANTX website, at our events, and through our social media channels.
Access to membership contacts and directory.

Hotel Corporate Membership

A hotel corporate or regional office or management company that has at least one hotel/motel as a Hotel Association of North Texas member. The annual dues are $500 per organization.

Networking

Opportunities to network with industry colleagues and peers at HANTX Signature events, luncheons, education programs, membership mixers, annual golf tournament, and the annual HOSPY’s gala.
Discounted “members only rates” at events.
Opportunities to serve on HANTX committees allowing you to meet new people and strengthen your resume. Committees include Advocacy, Community Involvement, Education/Programming, Membership, Finance, Gala, and Golf Tournament.
Potential appointment to the HANTX Board of Directors
Opportunities to participate in a variety of nonprofit initiatives from fundraising for a good cause, to hands-on volunteerism within our community.

Education and Training

Educational sessions in areas such as hotel security, legal issues, human resources, sales and marketing, and other member-driven and member-requested topics.

Legislative Advocacy & Public Affairs

Receive timely updates on the issues that affect your hotel locally and statewide
Receive assistance with legislative and public affairs issues that affect your hotel locally and at the state level
Access to HANTX’s Public Affairs consultant

Marketing of Members

Exposure on the HANTX website, at our events, and in our new releases.
Access to membership contacts and directory.

Allied Membership

Allied Membership
Companies and entities that provide products or services to the Hotel industry. There are three levels of membership: Basic, Gold Circle, and Chairman's Level

Basic - $1000

Networking

Opportunities to network with industry colleagues and peers at HANTX Signature events, luncheons, education programs, membership mixers, annual golf tournament, and the annual HOSPY’s gala.
Discounted “members only rates” at events.
Opportunities to serve on HANTX committees allowing you to meet new people and strengthen your resume. Committees include Advocacy, Community Involvement, Education/Programming, Membership, Finance, Gala, and Golf Tournament.
Opportunities to participate in a variety of nonprofit initiatives from fundraising for a good cause, to hands-on volunteerism within our community.

Education

Receive two (2) complimentary seats for two (2) of our education programs including the HANTX Annual Meeting.
Receive two (2) trade show participant passes for the HANTX Connections - Reverse Trade Show.
Enjoy discounted “members only rates” at other events and educational sessions in areas such as hotel security, legal issues, human resources, sales and marketing, and other member-driven and member-requested topics.

Legislative Advocacy & Public Affairs

Receive timely updates on the issues that may affect your business and the hotel industry locally and statewide
Access to HANTX’s Public Affairs consultant

Marketing of Members

Exposure on the HANTX website, at our events, and through our social media channels.
Provide a company one-sheet for the HANTX Allied Buyers Guide that is distributed to hotel members
Access to membership contacts and directory.

Gold Circle - $3500
Benefits in addition to Basic Benefits:

Receive two (2) complimentary seats for three (3) of our education programs including the HANTX Annual Meeting.
Annual event sponsorship opportunities
- Annual HANTX Golf Classic | Receive one (1) Hole Sponsorship and two (2) complimentary players
- Annual Awards Gala | Allied members given first opportunities to sponsor

Chairman’s Level – $6500
Limited Availability. Benefits in addition to Gold Circle Benefits:

Attend Board of Director meetings as a non-voting member, only one allied partner per service category allowed
Receive up to four (4) complimentary seats at the VIP tables at HANTX Signature luncheons – Annual Meeting & Industry Trends
Introduce speaker at one non-signature event luncheon or program
Special recognition in newsletter and on the HANTX website
Special recognition at all membership events and preferential seating
Annual event sponsorship opportunities
- Annual HANTX Golf Classic | Receive one (1) Hole Sponsorship and four (4) complimentary players
- Annual Awards Gala | Allied members given first opportunities to sponsor

Community Partner

Organizations that are affiliated with the hotel industry (such as colleges and universities, convention bureaus, convention centers, and other non-profit associations). The annual dues is $500 per organization.

Networking

Opportunities to network with industry colleagues and peers at HANTX Signature events, luncheons, education programs, membership mixers, annual golf tournament, and the annual HOSPY’s gala.
Discounted “members only rates” at events.
Opportunities to serve on HANTX committees allowing you to meet new people and strengthen your resume. Committees include Advocacy, Community Involvement, Education/Programming, Membership, Finance, Gala, and Golf Tournament.
Potential appointment to the HANTX Board of Directors
Opportunities to participate in a variety of nonprofit initiatives from fundraising for a good cause, to hands-on volunteerism within our community.

Education and Training

Educational sessions in areas such as hotel security, legal issues, human resources, sales and marketing, and other member-driven and member-requested topics.
Receive complimentary Inhospitable to Human Trafficking Training available in both English and Spanish

Legislative Advocacy & Public Affairs

Receive timely updates on the issues that affect your hotel locally and statewide
Receive assistance with legislative and public affairs issues that affect your hotel locally and at the state level
Access to HANTX’s Public Affairs consultant

Marketing of Members

Exposure on the HANTX website, at our events, and in our new releases.
Access to membership contacts and directory.