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Membership > Membership Benefits
A PRESTIGIOUS BODY OF HOSPITALITY PROFESSIONALS
Exclusive services and benefits
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ASSOCIATIONS
National Associations are the links that bind the global hospitality industry together allowing countries to share experiences, solutions to issues and build positions to defend the industry from a local level to the National, Regional and International Levels. Participation in Meetings and Congress is critical to realizing full value.
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HOTELS
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Hotel Chains
Hotel Chains represent the intelligence behind the Global Councils whose representatives are specialists in the fields of Human Resources, E-Distribution, Safety & Security, Legal, Marketing, etc. Critical issues are dealt with both from a "bottom up" as well as "top down" basis.
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Member Hotels (Chain Property or Member of a National Association)
Hotels who are members of a Member Chain or an Active National Hotel Association are members of the IH&RA
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IH&RA Partner Hotels
Hotels or Hoteliers who wish to enjoy more direct involvement and higher profile in global hospitality issues can become direct members
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Industry Leaders Choice Hotels
The Top Ten hotels in each city or resort are nominated by their National Hotel Association and are considered leaders in the industry.
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RESTAURANTS
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Restaurant Chains
Restaurant Chains represent the intelligence behind the Global Councils whose representatives are specialists in the fields of Human Resources, Food Safety, Nutrition, Hygiene and other Foodservice issues.
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All Restaurants
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IH&RA Partner Restaurants
Restaurants and Restaurateurs who wish to enjoy more direct involvement and a higher profile in global restaurant issues can become direct members.
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Concierges' Choice Restaurants
The Top Ten restaurants in each city or resort are nominated by their National Restaurant Association and are considered leaders in the industry.
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WORLDWIDE PARTNERS
ASSOCIATIONS
NATIONAL HOTEL AND/OR RESTAURANT ASSOCIATIONS
- Advocacy
- Access to resolution of Issues.
- Access to library of essential documents produced by international agencies
- A sounding board for issues, Positions & their solutions
- Global Lobbying Action to support local needs
- Communication & Networking
- Regular newsletter with summary of current issues and recent updates.
- Networking with other association executives, International chain executives, Global Council specialists etc.
- Association newsletter/announcements posted on IH&RA website.
- Exposure in IH&RA newsletter with articles.
- Information Platform
- Access to national association management expertise & best practices.
- Access to industry statistics, reports and analysis offered by IH&RA strategic partners – consultants and educational institutes.
- Access to Industry Best Practices
- Revenue Generation
- Market your association programs on IH&RA website.
- Opportunity for national associations to host the IH&RA Annual Congress or IH&RA Statutory Meetings.
- Credit on IH&RA membership fees by registering Industry Leaders’ Choice hotels and Concierges’ Choice Restaurants.
- Revenue sharing programs created by IH&RA.
- Events
- Members rate at annual Congress & technology event (Hostec-EurHotec)
- Special rates at IH&RA endorsed events around the world
- Other Benefits
- IH&RA Special Member rates for: Publications & Industry Events
- Consultants’ publications at special Members rates
 IHRA_2008-Nat-Asso-Application_Form.pdf
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HOTELS
HOTEL CHAINS
- Direct participation in the Global Councils to discuss and resolve issues.
- A neutral & non-competitive forum for the discussion of issues
- Influence on global priorities through Board member & Global Councils
- Automatic Listing all major 4 & 5 Star hotels on Gateways & Getaways
- Seat on the IH&RA Chains Council
- Eligibility for seat on IH&RA Board as Chains Council representative
- A seat on the Youth Council for young ambitious employees.
- A voice on the global stage without the corporate exposure
- Opportunity to address the IH&RA Annual Congress, Board, NACE & Chains Council Meetings
- IH&RA Partner Hotels benefits (click here)
IHRA_2008-Hotel-Chain-Application_Form.pdf
MEMBER HOTELS (Chain Property or Member of a National Association)
- Private access to Members section of website featuring:
- Issues & Positions
- All essential documents produced by international agencies
- Consultants’ publications offered at special Members rates
- International Agencies Directory (Who’s Who)
- International Agency Briefs
- Private Sector Association Briefs
- Yearly IH&RA Industry Affairs Report
- Regular Issues Briefs updated throughout the year
- Global Action to support their local needs.
- Networking with other Industry executives.
- Networking with national association chief executives.
- Networking with suppliers.
- Exposure to/networking with representatives of the international agencies.
- Access to industry statistics, reports and analysis offered by IH&RA strategic partners – consultants and educational institutes.
- Special rates at IH&RA endorsed events around the world.
- Members rate at annual Congress & other events (EurHotec).
- Preferential job-posting rates (through IH&RA website) .
IH&RA PARTNER HOTELS
- Profile through Concierges’ Choice, on the IH&RA website in 2006
- A voice on the global stage through their Individual Board member and voting rights on IH&RA polling station
- Networking with suppliers
- An affiliate plaque to display at property
- Recognition as a hotel of international stature.
- Sounding Board…..find out how your colleagues cope
IHRA-2008-Independant_Hotel_Restaurant_Contract.pdf
INDUSTRY LEADERS CHOICE HOTELS
- Voting privileges on global and regional issues.
- Issue resolution on local or regional challenges.
- Benefits for employees including nomination to Global Youth Councils.
- Qualification for ‘WOW Hotels & Resorts’ status.
- Jurist for ‘WOW Hotel of the Year’ in 2006 and beyond.
- Global networking with Industry Leaders’ Choice hoteliers.
- Access to research on industry positions.
- Spokesperson for your City’s hotel industry.
- Certificate as a recognised Industry Leaders’ Choice hotel by the IH&RA.
- Daily Benchmarking statistics against competitive set (special pricing).
- IH&RA Congress registration fees paid (Year One).
- Participation in Industry Leaders Choice Forum at Annual Congress.
- Global Youth Council members’ participation in Annual Congresses.
- Participation in Global Councils where space permits.
- Hotline to the IH&RA Help Desk.
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RESTAURANTS
RESTAURANT CHAINS
- Direct participation in the Global Councils to discuss and resolve issues.
- Access to International Issues, Positions & their solutions
- A neutral & non-competitive forum for the discussion of issues
- Influence on global priorities through Board member & Global Councils
- A voice on the global stage without the corporate exposure
- Seat on the IH&RA Chains Council
- Eligibility for seat on IH&RA Board as Chains Council representative
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ALL RESTAURANTS
- Global action to support their local needs
- Participation in the discussion on the issues
- Private access to Members section of website featuring:
- Issues & Positions, past & present
- All essential documents produced by international agencies
- Consultants’ information relative to tourism & hospitality
- Consultants’ publications offered at special Members rates
- International Agencies Directory (Who’s Who)
- International Agency Briefs
- Private Sector Association Briefs
- Yearly IH&RA Industry Affairs Reports
- Regular Issues Briefs Updated Throughout the Year
- Networking with other Industry executives networking with national association chief executives, representatives of the international agencies
- Members rate at annual Congress & other events (EurHotec)
- Access to industry statistics, reports and analysis offered by IH&RA strategic partners – consultants and educational institutes
- Special rates at IH&RA endorsed events around the world
- Preferential job-posting rates (through IH&RA website)
IH&RA PARTNER RESTAURANTS
- Profile through Gateways & Getaways on the IH&RA website in 2006
- A voice on the global stage through their Individual Board member and voting rights on the IH&RA polling station
- An affiliate plaque to display at property
- Recognition as a restaurant of international status
IHRA-2008-Independant_Hotel_Restaurant_Contract.pdf
CONCIERGES' CHOICE RESTAURANTS
- Voting privileges on global and regional issues.
- Issue resolution on local or regional challenges.
- Benefits for employees including nomination to Global Youth Councils.
- Global networking with Concierges’ Choice restaurateurs.
- Access to research on industry positions.
- Spokesperson for your City’s restaurant industry.
- Certificate as a recognised Concierges’ Choice hotel by the IH&RA.
- IH&RA Congress registration fees paid (Year One).
- Participation in Concierges’ Choice Forum at Annual Congress.
- Global Youth Council members’ participation in Annual Congresses.
- Participation in Global Councils where space permits.
- Hotline to the IH&RA Help Desk.
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WORLDWIDE PARTNERS
PLATINUM
- Choice of Program Sponsorship custom-designed for specific needs
- Access to Senior Management through Councils and Congress
- Possibility to organize a tailor-made work-shop/seminar on topic of own choice
- Built-in Congress Sponsorship of Opening Ceremony & Closing Gala Dinner
- Listed as a Platinum Sponsor on the IH&RA Website
- News opportunity in the IH&RA newsletter
- Availability of the CEO or President or nearest Board Member to speak at their annual Management meeting.
GOLD
- High Profile Allied
- Full sponsor of major program (Youth Councils, International Worker Exchange or Youth at Risk)
- Access to Senior Management through contribution to/exposure at Chains Council, NACE, Global Councils
- Built-in Sponsorship of three annual IH&RA Board Meetings, NACE and/or Chains Council meetings
- Listed as a Gold Sponsor on the IH&RA Website
- News opportunity in the IH&RA newsletter
- Event promotion
SILVER
- Part Sponsorship of major program (Global Council)
- Congress Sponsorship (Briefcases, Coffee Breaks, Presidents Panel)
- Listed as a Silver Sponsor on the IH&RA Website
- News opportunity in the IH&RA newsletter
- Event promotion
DISTINGUISHED INDUSTRY SUPPORTERS
- Part Sponsorship of preferred program (ie Global Council or Program)
- Congress Sponsorship (Briefcases, Coffee Breaks, Presidents Panel)
- Listed as a Distinguished Industry Supporter on the IH&RA Website
- News opportunity in the IH&RA newsletter
- Event promotion
INDUSTRY SUPPORTERS
- Company logo featured on the new IH&RA Web site with a direct hyperlink to Company web site,
- One-year subscription to the IH&RA “Industry Watch” e-Newsletter delivered directly to Company e-mailbox (listed on the present contract).
- Use of the IH&RA logo in its shape and basic colour, including the following mention: "IH&RA Industry Supporter". The reproduction of the IH&RA logo should respect the present lay-out specifications,
- Opportunities to attend such IH&RA events as may be organised, at the IH&RA preferential member rate (Such as IH&RA Annual Congress)
- Opportunities to order IH&RA publications, industry reports and White Papers at the IH&RA preferential member rate.
IHRA_2008-Industry_Supporter_Contract.pdf
EDUCATIONAL CENTRES
- Participation in IH&RA Human Resources and Educator Forum (Congress 2006)
- Company logo featured on the new IH&RA Web site with a direct hyperlink to Company web site,
- One-year subscription to the IH&RA “Industry Watch” e-Newsletter delivered directly to Company e-mailbox (listed on the present contract).
- Use of the IH&RA logo in its shape and basic colour, including the following mention: “IH&RA Industry Supporter”. The reproduction of the IH&RA logo should respect the present lay-out specifications,
- Opportunities to attend such IH&RA events as may be organised, at the IH&RA preferential member rate (Such as IH&RA Annual Congress)
- Opportunities to order IH&RA publications, industry reports and White Papers at the IH&RA preferential member rate.
IHRA_2008-Educational_centre_contract.pdf
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