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About US
The Black Hoteliers & Investors Association (BH&IA) is a non-profit trade association advocating for the proper capitalization, scale and equitable market share of independent, Black-owned boutique hotels & resorts.
Mission
For the independent, Black-owned boutique hotels & resorts segment to reach market equitability - from 0.01% (2023) to 13% by 2061.
With the advocacy of BH&IA, hospitality’s US industry will have 650 self-sustaining Black-owned boutique hotels and resorts by 2061 - benefitting local communities, enhancing travel and tourism activity, and delivering outsized value to owners and investors.
membership
OwnerS membership
As a BH&IA owner member, you gain direct access to a network of qualified hotel development and capital resources, partnerships, marketing benefits, and industry insights to best position your brand’s growth.
For owners with pre-operation concepts, BH&IA helps shorten the time to opening your doors so you start earning revenue sooner.
Learn more about BH&IA’s exclusive owner member benefits for existing and aspiring hoteliers.
InvestorS membership
Diversify your investment portfolio through hospitality-powered real estate - with impact.
BH&IA’s deal flow thesis grants investors access at the unique intersection of brand and real estate in the historically outperforming boutique hotel & resort segment.
BH&IA focuses on (3) key investment models:
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Early founding membership*
Black Hoteliers & Investors Association (BH&IA) announces its first membership for owners is now open.
BH&IA’s Early Founding membership level is exclusively available to a select group of the industry’s most engaged owners of independent boutique hotels & resorts.
Membership Benefits
Early Founding Member Additional Benefits
*Limited pricing and availability through 2/15/24
LIBRARY
NEED TO KNOW
Newsletter
Stay informed on BH&IA announcements, offerings, and boutique owner & investor news.
Our Story
After performing her master’s thesis* at Georgetown University, S. Lovey Parker came face-to-face with the data showcasing the barriers and opportunities that exist for Black owners of independent, boutique hotel and resort brands. With a desire to level the playing field for this EDM (emerging domestic market) segment and help it realize its untapped scale potential, S. Lovey founded the Black Hoteliers & Investors Association (BH&IA) and Black Hoteliers & Investors Retreat (conference, 2024) in October 2023.
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Understanding the Market Value of Independent Hotels and Resorts
Discover the exceptional investment potential of independent hotels and resorts in our latest blog. Learn how these distinctive properties offer compelling returns and are poised for significant growth, making them an attractive opportunity for investors seeking both profitability and a stake in the future of independent hospitality. Dive in to see why these hotels are more than just an investment—they’re a part of a legacy-building movement.
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