Our Mission

The Hilton Head Area Hospitality Association is a member organization representing the food and beverage, accommodations, luxury services, and hospitality related businesses on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton, South Carolina. The Association is a non-profit organization that supports the local tourism industry by designing, developing and implementing programs, festivals and member networking opportunities explicitly intended to attract visitors to the Hilton Head area. The Association also works to increase awareness of the hospitality industry's presence and contribution to the economic viability of the local community.

Membership Benefits

• Advocacy in Industry Issues
• College Scholarships
• Health Insurance Program
• Membership Decal
• Membership Directory
• Monthly Networking Luncheon
• Monthly evening receptions
• Newsletter with over 500 Distribution
• Open Website and email blast for members
• Social Functions and Inclusion in Promotions and Events
• State and Local Legislative Representation
  

Board of Directors 2006-2007

Executive Committee

President Tom Trout
(July 2002) Palmetto Electric

Vice President Dr. Bob Hohman
(March 2004) USC Beaufort

President Elect Paul Riggins
(July 2003) SeaPines Real Estate

Treasurer Bonnie Lowrey
(July 2002) The Lowrey Group

Secretary Scott Entrup
(May 2005) The King’s Wharf

Board of Directors

Michael Ditterline
(Nov 2006) The Westin Resort

Greg Etheridge
(June 2007) Southern Wine and Spirits

Tony Fazzini
(July 2006) Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana

Monika McDonald
(Nov 2006) The SeaPines Resort

Lisa Ryder
(July 2006) Holiday Inn Oceanfront

Katherine Veldran
(Nov 2006) ResortQuest

Steve Watson
(July 2007) Ben Arnold Distributing

Past Presidents

Tom Hines
(July 2002) Trinchero Family Estates

Roni Allbritton
(August 2000) The Mall at Shelter Cove

John Curry
(Founding Member) Curry Company

Linda Rew
(August 1999) Island Communications

Joe Rodriquez
(August 1995)Coastal Club Vacations

Andy Twisdale
(Founding Member) Charter One Realty

Honorary Board Members

Sandy Gillis
The Island Packet

Nancy Watts
Where To Go/BCI