International Hotel & Restaurant Association 55 Years of Service to the Global Hospitality Industry.
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International Hotel & Restaurant Association
55 Years of Service to the Global Hospitality Industry
Presentation toUNESCO
World Heritage Centre
ITB Berlin – Germany15 March 2004
by Elizabeth Carroll-SimonDirector Industry Affairs, IH&RA
Mission Statement
IH&RA is the only international trade association exclusively devoted to promoting and defending the interests of the hotel & restaurant industry worldwide.
Officially recognised by the United Nations, IH&RA permanently monitors major issues of concern and advocates industry positions before the international agencies.
Membership
National Hotel and/or Restaurant Associationsin over 100 countries
International & National Hotel & Restaurant Chains throughout the world
Through this unique Through this unique network, IH&RA network, IH&RA globally represents:globally represents: 300 000 hotels 8 million restaurants
IH&RA’s Role
Monitoring Advocacy
InformationDissemination
NetworkingIH&RA
Representation
To be the voice of the international hotel & restaurant industry
To monitor all international organisations involved in tourism
To position the hotel & restaurant industry on all major issues
To resist potentially damaging or costly attempts to regulate the industry
To advocate industry positions before policy-makers and international organisations
RepresentationIH&RA Objectives
Monitoring Lobbying
InformationDissemination
NetworkingIH&RA
Representation
IH&RA’s national hotel & restaurant associations work at local level:
They bring together local and regional hotel & restaurant associations who interact with local authorities and politicians
They identify priority issues and consolidate support for them
RepresentationAt local level
IH&RA’s national hotel & restaurant associations work at national level to:
Defend and represent their industry Canvass and voice their members views Interact with government ministries, agencies and
national politicians
They are recognised as valid negotiating partners They influence national policies and legislation
RepresentationAt national level
IH&RA works at international level to: Defend the specificity of the hospitality industry Promote its image as a global industry Communicate its economic importance worldwide
IH&RA is recognised as the only global body representing hospitality worldwide
RepresentationAt international level
IH&RA works at international level to: Canvass and voice the views of its national hotel &
restaurant association members Provide a two-way communication channel between
national members and international bodies
IH&RA identifies priority issues and establishes agreed positions on them
IH&RA interacts with inter-governmental organisations, international agencies and officials
RepresentationAt international level
IH&RA works at international level to: Defend the interests of the hospitality industry worldwide Influence international policies and legislation
IH&RA is officially recognised as an International Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)
IH&RA has well-established credibility as a valid international negotiating partner
RepresentationAt international level
IH&RA’s contribution is regularly sought by all international agencies concerned with tourism & hospitality
Only officially accredited international bodies are authorised to participate in this work
RepresentationAt international level
WHO - World Health Organisation WIPO - World Intellectual
Property Organisation WTO - World Tourism
Organization ILO - International Labour
Organization
Representation“The UN Family”
UN - United Nations UNESCO - United Nations
Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organisation
UNEP - United Nations Environmental Program
WTO - World Trade Organisation
IATA - International Air Transport Association ICC - International Chamber of Commerce IFTO - International Federation of Tour Operators IRU - International Road Transport Union ISO – International Organisation for Standardisation OECD – Organisation for Economic Co-operation &
Development PATA - Pacific Asia Travel Association UFTAA - Universal Federation of Travel Agents’
Associations WTTC - World Travel & Tourism Council
RepresentationPublic & Private Sector Organisations
Advocacy Taxation Traveller safety &
security Human resources Sustainable
development of tourism Industry statistics
Monitoring International hotel
classification scheme General Agreement on
Trade in Services (GATS) Intellectual property Standards in tourism
services Tobacco control
RepresentationCurrent IH&RA Industry Issues
Environmental By encouraging environmental best practice through its
annual environmental Award Social
By combating the commercial sexual exploitation of children in tourism
Economic By advocating that sustainable development makes “good
business sense” and contributes significantly to GDP
Sustainable Development of TourismIH&RA promotes the 3 dimensions of sustainable development
Sustainable Developmentof Tourism / Hospitality
Partnerships: UNESCO UNEP IHEI Green Globe 21
IH&RA / UNESCO Partnership
“Memories of the Future”
A co-operative programme designed to enhance & restore key cultural heritage sites around the world
IH&RA encouraged its members to:
Make a financial contribution to a site’s preservation
Restore and convert an historic building into a hotel
Hospitality - key figures: 300,000+ hotel properties 13 M rooms USD 202 billion revenue generated 60 M people employed
Tourism Industry Report for the World Summit on Sustainable Development
Economic dimension:
80% SMEs / 20% branded Major contribution to GDP:
Profits Taxes Jobs Sales
Tourism Industry Report for WSSD(Hospitality Chapter)
Social dimension: Entry to labour market Possibility of further training Labour shortages / Worker mobility HIV/AIDS in the Workplace (UNAIDS) Youth Career Initiative
Tourism Industry Report for WSSD(Hospitality Chapter)
Environmental dimension:
Key resource of travel & tourism Direct & indirect effect on:
Travel & tourism movements Employees Destination
Energy conservation Waste disposal Infrastructure Supply chain / Goods & Services
Tourism Industry Report for WSSD(Hospitality Chapter)
Conclusions: Business strategy:
“Triple bottom line”
Environmental good practice makes sound business sense
Tourism Industry Report for WSSD(Hospitality Chapter)
Means of implementation: Environmental policy Voluntary initiatives Environmental Management Systems Education / Training / Information
Tourism Industry Report for WSSD(Hospitality Chapter)
Future challenges & goals: Education: customers, staff,
suppliers Consistent application of policies,
procedures & audits Work with all stakeholders at
destinations
Tourism Industry Report for WSSD(Hospitality Chapter)
Website: Enhanced Members-only
section (forum, newsletters, industry reports…)
Dedicated platforms(educational institutions, consultants)
Expanded Newsroom
and more…Connect towww.ih-ra.com
IH&RACommunication
Coming soon:IH&RA web site in Spanish
International Hotel & Restaurant Association
55 Years of Service to the Global Hospitality Industry
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