Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Greater Knoxville Hospitality Association Greater Knoxville Hospitality Association ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.gkhospitality.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://www.gkhospitality.org/blog/) ## Pages - [Home](https://www.gkhospitality.org/) - GREATER KNOXVILLE HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION Dedicated to Enhancing the Economic, Legislative,& Social Interests of its Members Greater Knoxville Hospitality Association is a non-profit membership organization for hotel/motels, restaurants, venues, attractions, and services and suppliers to the hospitality and tourism industries in the greater Knoxville area. Our purpose is to enhance the economic, legislative, and social interests - [Events](https://www.gkhospitality.org/events/) - GKHA sponsors multiple events throughout the year to help its members stay informed, network, and grow their businesses. Check below for a listing of our annual fundraisers and events as well as our lunch & learn meetings and partner events throughout the community! - [Spotlight Sponsor](https://www.gkhospitality.org/spotlight-sponsor/) - Spotlight Sponsor Contact us for monthly availability! Lunch & Learn SpotLight Sponsorship opportunities are provided to GKHA members for product, service or event presentations. Sponsorships may be available for March, April, June, August, September, October, November and, on occasion, December Lunch & Learn meetings at the discretion of GKHA. GKHA will include SpotLight sponsor logo - [Stars of the Industry - PAULY AWARDS](https://www.gkhospitality.org/stars-the-pauly-awards/) - GKHA Stars of the Industry PAULY Awards The Greater Knoxville Hospitality Association (GKHA) recognizes our “Stars of the Industry” -- the individuals who continue to smile after working long hours and those who make our guests feel welcome. Come see our stars shine Thursday, May 7, 2026 . 11:15 am - 1:00 pm Crowne Plaza - [Job Postings](https://www.gkhospitality.org/job-postings/) - HOSPITALITY / TOURISM JOB OPPORTUNITIES Job Seekers: One of the most rewarding career decisions is to start a journey in hospitality and tourism with job choices including lodging, attractions, venues, restaurants, along with an opportunity for advancement. LISTING IS UPDATED WEEKLY - Check Back for other job availabilities. (PT = Part-Time / FT = Full - [Board of Directors](https://www.gkhospitality.org/board/) - The 2018 GKHA Board of Directors - [GKHA Housekeeping Championship](https://www.gkhospitality.org/gkha-housekeeping-championship/) - HOUSEKEEPING CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES 2025 Monday, November 24, 2025 The GKHA Housekeeping Championship Games is an event that provides the industry an opportunity to celebrate the hardworking back of the house employees. Promoted as a team building exercise, the games give the housekeepers and hotel staffs a chance to network and compete in some friendly and - [Resources](https://www.gkhospitality.org/resources/) - Resources Tennessee Data Resource Center Residential Population US-est2024 Residential Population TN Counties-est2024 Local Destination Marketing Associations (CVB's) Knox County/Knoxville: Visit Knoxville Anderson County: Anderson County Tourism Council Blount County: Blount Partnership Loudon County: Visit Loudon County Oak Ridge City: Explore Oak Ridge Roane County: The Roane Alliance Middle East Tennessee Tourism Council Find Your Local - [Greater Knoxville Hospitality Trade Show](https://www.gkhospitality.org/greater-knoxville-hospitality-trade-show/) - Greater Knoxville Hospitality Trade Show New UPDATE We apologize, we have to Cancel the 2024 event INDICATE YOUR INTEREST BELOW Greater Knoxville Hospitality Association (GKHA) and Greater Knoxville Business Alliance (GKBA) are partnering to produce a hospitality trade show. Your participation will allow you to meet potential customers and clients in an informal setting, when relationship-building - [Event Presentations](https://www.gkhospitality.org/events/event-presentations/) - Event Presentations March 7, 2024 Lunch & Learn - STR Report US Performance Review- Knoxville February 2 East TN State Legislator's Hospitality Lunch - Dennis Tumlin, Guest Speaker ETN Legislative Lunch Feb 2024 with GKHA May 4, 2023 Stars of the Industry PAULY Awards & Scholarships 2023 Stars of the Industry Pauly Award & Scholarship - [GKHA Hospitality Education Scholarships](https://www.gkhospitality.org/gkha-hospitality-education-scholarships/) - GKHA Hospitality Education Scholarships Mission The GKHA Hospitality Education Scholarships are designed to recognize students who are furthering their education in the hospitality, tourism or culinary industry through dedicated effort of excelling in study, work and related school activities that enhance goals of high standards. Purpose GKHA will award up to $4,000.00 in scholarships to - [Local/State/Federal](https://www.gkhospitality.org/local-state-federal/) - Local Destination Marketing Associations (CVB’s) Knox County/Knoxville: Visit KnoxvilleAnderson County: Anderson County Tourism CouncilBlount County: Blount PartnershipLoudon County: Visit Loudon CountyOak Ridge City: Explore Oak RidgeRoane County: The Roane AllianceMiddle East Tennessee Tourism Council Find Your Local Legislator Knox CountyCity of KnoxvilleTown of FarragutAnderson CountyCity of Oak RidgeBlount CountyCity of AlcoaCity of MaryvilleLoudon CountyCity of Lenoir CityCity of LoudonRoane CountyCity of - [About](https://www.gkhospitality.org/about/) - We are a networking group for the hospitality and tourism industry. Our meeting programs are geared toward the interests of the industry and our community at large. During these meetings there may be training or certifications for personal development or industry knowledge. - [Contact](https://www.gkhospitality.org/contact/) - Contact Us Please use the form below to contact us with any questions. Greater Knoxville Hospitality Association PO Box 239 Knoxville, TN 37901 Phone: 865.342.9133 - [GKHA GOLF CLASSIC](https://www.gkhospitality.org/gkha-golf-classic/) - GKHA GOLF CLASSIC The Greater Knoxville Hospitality Association Golf Classic provides players an outstanding golf outing at one of the most enjoyable greater Knoxville golf courses. Egwani Farms Golf Course offers an ideal blend of challenge, playability, nuance and strategy. The GKHA Golf Classic supports the GKHA Hospitality Education Scholarship program and advocacy programs in - [Join](https://www.gkhospitality.org/join/) - Complete the form below to join the Greater Knoxville Hospitality Association! ## Slides - [](https://www.gkhospitality.org/slamdot_slide/greater-knoxville-hospitality-asociation/)