 | This Concierges' Choice "Gateway and Getaway" program will see the return of the grass-roots of the industry - individual hotels and restaurants - to the IH&RA family.
OBJECTIVE
To ensure that IH&RA remains in touch with hoteliers and restaurateurs at the grassroots level so that IH&RA is current on all issues, active or passive when necessary, and can formulate a global opinion with rapid response and on-line voting.
HOW IT WORKS
Individual hotels and restaurants, whether independently owned or chain-affiliated properties, will be nominated to the programme by their respective national association. Membership of the national hotel or restaurant association is a pre-requisite. Chain-affiliated properties in gateway cities will be included provided the Chain is an IH&RA member.
The nominated establishment will be invited to join the Concierges' Choice Programme with an official "Charter Invitation" sent from the IH&RA Board of Directors outlining benefits.
Membership in the Concierge Choice Programme includes such benefits as:
- Profile through Concierges' Choice, on the IH&RA website in 2005
- A voice on the global stage through the "Independent" Hotel or Restaurant Board member.
- Networking with & special offers from suppliers
- An affiliate plaque to display at property
- An initial one year induction into the Green Globe certification program
- Recognition as a hotel of international stature
- Hyperlink from www.ih-ra.com to the hotel / restaurant website
- Member rate at Annual Congress
- Priority to host IH&RA Meetings (Board, NACE, Chains & Global Councils)
- Privileges between members (i.e. employee privileges) at off-peak periods
- Energy Audit from Shell LPG
Charter membership will be limited to a certain number of hotels and restaurants in each city (approximately 5 of each). Additional members may be added to a maximum of ten per city at increased dues. After that, a waiting list will be created.
PHASES
The program will be phased in over two years,
1. Phase One. Gateways. This will include hotels and restaurants in Major Cities which are served by an international airport.
2. Phase Two. Getaways. This will commence in Year 2 and will feature Resorts of an international stature
DUES
Charter Membership €350
Additional Members €550
CONDITIONS
Members of local national associations.
Payment of dues are paid in advance.
For more information on this program and to get involved, please contact: jauneaud@ih-ra.com
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