International Hotel and Restaurant Association

International Hotel and Restaurant Association

1. International hotel and restaurant association.

2. Contents ... Introduction of IHRA. Factsheet. Objectives of IHRA. Functions of IHRA.

3. Hotel An establishment providing accommodation , meals and other services for tourists and travelers.

4. Hotel associations Three types of hotel associations: Regional hotel association National hotel association International hotel association

5. Hotel associations International hotel association National hotel association Regional hotel association

6. IHRA International hotel and restaurant association is an association representing the interests of the hotel and restaurant industries. It monitors all international agencies on behalf of this industry. The only business organization representing the hospitality industry worldwide.

7. IHRA office at Geneva, Switzerland .

8. Fact sheet about IHRA Formation: 1946 in Paris, France. Office: Geneva, Switzerland. Legal status: Non Profit company Purpose: trade association for worldwide hotel restaurant industry. Region served: Global Main organ: Executive committee.

9. O bjectives To plan and promote the policies of hotels. To federate National H otel A ssociations of all countries. To bring it as single centralized unit. To study problems affecting the international hotel industry and tourist traffic.

10. Contd … To create an international employment service for qualified hotel personnel's. To give commercial information to all travel agencies. To inform members of international problems concerning hotels.

11. Functions Annual international meetings International bibliography International hotel guide book Debt recovery service

12. Contd …. International hotel training and staff placement IHRA membership card The world directory of travel agents .

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