
Bridging & Uniting Hospitality: Engage, Educate, Elevate!

HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY IMPACT INITIATIVE, Inc.
Transforming Communities Through the Power of Hospitality
Hi3 is a pioneering nonprofit organization dedicated to revolutionizing the hospitality industry and igniting economic growth in small towns across America. We believe in the transformative power of social capital within hospitality to create lasting, positive change.
Hi3's mission is to empower the hotel and hospitality industry by building a robust talent pipeline that focuses on the development of future leaders, enhances employer capabilities, and connects with the emerging workforce. We prioritize inclusivity and opportunity for underserved communities, minority populations, and tourism-dependent rural areas, fostering growth, innovation, and excellence across the sector.
What We Do
- We Bring People Together -
Host innovative "Us and Now" events, combining world record attempts, mentor-led challenges, and empowerment camps
Foster collaboration between diverse industry leaders, local communities, and aspiring hospitality professionals
Showcase the potential of hospitality as a driving force for economic and social development
Document and celebrate the journey of transformation through professionally produced documentaries
Join Us
We've been practicing these principles for decades. Now, Hi3 provides a welcome platform to do it together. In our nonzero sum game, we rise together every time.
That's why we ask: Why not Us, Why not Now?
Whether you're a hospitality veteran, a community leader, a celebrated hall of fame inductee, someone searching for the unknown, or an enthusiastic newcomer to the industry, there's a place for you in our movement.
Together, we turn the art of hospitality into a catalyst for community growth and individual empowerment. Be a part of something bigger. Be part of Hi3.
- Donate Now
- Become a Mentor
- Attend Our Next Event
Hi3 is proud to have earned the seal of Gold Transparency 2025 by Candid and Guidestar.org.
EIN: 93-2484646 | All donations are tax-deductible.