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| | Leisure Industry Associations, Market Research and Strategy Article - Inc. Article |
 | | Industry-specific associations can help you research hard-to-find details about the industry you're in and offer valuable networking opportunities with business owners and experts. |
 | | HCIMA is an international organization representing managers and potential managers in the hospitality industry, from hotels, contract catering, restaurants, and pubs to hospitals, schools, and armed-services catering. |
 | | ASTA members include travel agents and the companies whose products they sell including tours, cruises, hotels, car rentals, etc. The association strives to enhance the professionalism and profitability of members through representation in industry and government affairs, education and training, and by meeting the needs of the traveling public. |
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