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Hospitality and Tourism Management: Associations & Organizations

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Hospitality Planning and Development Associations/Organizations

Association of Hotel Professionals Kenya (AHPK)

The Association was founded in recognition of the industry need for competent, unbiased advice, professional guidance and sound judgment on the many diversified challenges encountered in the hotel industry. The Association believes that by clearly recognizing the hotel operations function as a profession, and by harnessing the collective knowledge and experiences of those engaged in hotel operations, the quality of service delivery to the industry will be greatly enhanced. Members of the Association have demonstrated their integrity and are qualified by their experiences, training and knowledge to develop and express sound judgment on issues in the hotel industry.

The Kenya Association of Hotelkeepers and Caterers (KAHC)

The Kenya Association of Hotelkeepers and Caterers is a representative body that brings together duly registered hotels, camps and lodges in Kenya.

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI)

This is committed to growing business for hotels and their partners, and is the industry’s leading advocate for intelligent, sustainable hotel revenue growth. The association provides hotel professionals & their partners with tools, insights, and expertise to fuel sales, inspire marketing, and optimize revenue.

International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE)

Organized in 1928 as the National Association of Exposition Managers to represent the interests of trade show and exposition managers, the International Association of Exhibitions and Events® is the leading association for the global exhibition industry. Today IAEE represents over 12,000 individuals in 50 countries who conduct and support exhibitions around the world.

The National Association for Catering and Events (NACE)

This is the first non-profit national organization for caterers, event planners and event professionals that provides education, certification and a network of resources for members in all segments of the hospitality industry.

The Kenya Association of Tour Operators (KATO) is one of the key tourism trade associations in Kenya, representing the interests of over 400 of the most experienced professional tour operators in Kenya. Our members are bound by the Code of Conduct to provide the highest possible quality of service to their clients.

The Tourism Professional Association (TPA) - the only self-regulated professional body for hospitality and tourism educators and practitioners!

TPA believes that it is important to bring the entire tourism and hospitality professionals under one organized body comprising of practitioners and academia to effectively have a holistic representation in the diversity of Tourism Profession. TPA offers networking opportunities and other services to its registered members and provides a platform for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) which is much needed for all professionals to remain competent in their filed. Join us and be a part of this group of professionals committed to serve the hospitality and tourism industry and education in upholding professional standards.

International Associations of Venue Managers (IAVM) Representing public assembly venues from around the globe, IAVM's active members include managers and senior executives from auditorium, arenas, convention centers, exhibit halls, stadiums, performing arts centers, university complexes, and amphitheaters.

Western Kenya Hospitality Leaders Association (WKHLA) This group was formed and registered in the year 2011 as a principle umbrella group that brings together hospitality top and middle level managers in hotels, lodges, restaurants and other related firms in western Kenya tourism circuit.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the trade association for the world’s airlines, representing some 290 airlines or 82% of total air traffic. We support many areas of aviation activity and help formulate industry policy on critical aviation issues.​
Tour Operators Society of Kenya (TOSK) is a premier, strong, and vibrant business membership organization of Small medium enterprises and startups Tour Operators and other service providers in the Tourism industry. We are committed to promote and market Kenya as a destination of choice for both inbound and domestic tourists, however, the majority of our members promote domestic tourism.