International Hotel and Restaurant Association By: Molly Tabor, Collin Wientjes, and Ryan Gehlsen
Mission Statement & Goals The IH&RA is the only international association that has been developed to exclusively promote and defend the interests of the hotel and restaurant industry across the globe. It is a non-profit organization that monitors and lobbies all international agencies on behalf of the hospitality industry.
Membership- Who can join International, National and Regional hotel and Restaurant Associations International and National Hotel and Restaurant Chains Owners, Developers and Investors Individual hotels and Restaurants Institutions of the Industry (hotel schools, educational centres, universities) Students/ Independent Hoteliers and Restaurateurs
Membership Costs Students- 100 euro Institutions- 1,000 euro Individual hotel or restaurant- 600 euro Affiliate- 1,000 euro Full members- 5,000 euro Supporting members- 2,500 euro
Executives President- Casimir Platzer: Board Member Switzerland Tourism &GastroSuisse in Switzerland Vice-President- Jordi Busquets: Asesor in Argentina Treasurer- Hala El Khatib: Secretary General EHA- Egypt Hotels Association in Egypt Secretary- Armin Zerunyan: General Manager at the Hilton in Turkey Immediate past president & honorary president- Dr. Ghassan Aidi: President & CEO of Royal Regency International Hotels in Washington D.C.
Benefits of joining Industry Watchdog. Protecting your business interests High profile events. Building your business network Timely newsletters. Keeping you informed Strong representation. Unite and reinforce the industry worldwide It is beneficial for students because they could network are events and keep well informed of what is happening in the industry through their newsletter.
Conferences Agilysys Inspire April at Red Rock Casino & Resort, Las Vegas- Nevada IT&CM China- April at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China Hotel Technology Forum April at Aria Resort and Casino at City Center in Las Vegas, Nevada China Hotel Investment Conference (CHIC) April at the Grand Hyatt Shanghai in Shanghai, China
Publications The Challenge of HIV/AIDS in the WORKPLACE: A Guide for the HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY LEADING HOSPITALITY INTO THE AGE OF EXELLENCE luxury hotels and the SUPERHIGHWAY 2001 DISASTER RISK REDUCTION: A Toolkit for Tourism Destinations Hotel Classification in Syria They have much more and they can be found on the IH&RA website
Location of Headquarters International Hotel & Restaurant Association: 42 Avenue General Guisan (Lausanne) 1009 Pully- Switzerland Telephone: Website:
Interesting Facts Served as expert advisors to countries on hotel classifications systems Battled trademark violations Fought increased copyright licensing fees Protected members interest on “International Hotels Standardization” Contribute to Hospitality Statistics and Research
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