What we do:

The core service the Association renders to its members includes;

1) Representation:

The Association is the principal voice for hotels and restaurants to the government and other agencies on matters of regulations, licensing, and policy.

This role is fulfilled through representation and contribution in such bodies as: Kenya Tourist Board, Kenya Tourism Federation, Federation of Kenya Employers, The Hotels & Restaurants Authority, Kenya Utalii College, East Africa Tourism Council, Catering & Tourism Development Levy Trustees, Tourism Trust Fund, Nairobi Central Business District Association, Mombasa & Coast Tourism Association, Coast Development Authority and other forums.

Liaison with the relevant government organs, including the Ministries of Tourism and Information, Trade and Industry, Finance, and Labour and Manpower Development is key to our profile and performance.

2) Information Exchange:

The Association acts as the principal information exchange network for members and the industry by:

• Conducting industry research
• Maintaining an industry data bank
• Maintaining regular communication with members on issues such as:
• Employment regulations
• Government policies on tax and pricing
• Industry human resource development
• Hotels and Restaurants licensing and classification
• Security, Safety and Standards
• Legislation and Labor laws
• Performance Appraisals & Certification.

3) Industrial Relations:

The Association promotes and protects harmonious industrial relations. This is achieved through Collective Bargaining Agreements (C.B.As) that are negotiated and signed with the Union in the trade. Through such agreements, elaborate and conclusive methods are enunciated, viz.:

• Evolving minimum terms and conditions of service, within gazetted remuneration;
• Dispute settlement procedures via Joint Industrial Council & Coast Disputes Council;
• Liaison with other partners on workers-related issues viz.: the Ministry of Labor, the Federation of Kenya Employers, as well as the Industrial Court.

4) Training:

The Association coordinates with the Kenya Utalii College on Training and Development programmes. 

5) A common Bond:

Membership to our Association gives individual hotels or hotel groups an invaluable stamp of recognition, of belonging to an important and reputable organization in the hospitality fraternity. It affords them a forum to air their views, discuss common problems, and present a united front as the most fundamental sub-sector of the tourism industry.

The principles of “Engagement”, “Evaluation”, “Recognition” constitute key guidelines for our membership, while establishing ‘Rating’, ‘Certification’ and ‘Standards’ crucial to recognizing contributors and stars of the industry.

We also realize that encouraging ‘Innovation’ makes Kenya’s Hospitality Globally Competitive. We operate and negotiate with one voice, one vision. Hospitality is our commitment and passion. We host and celebrate diversity.

2009 ANNUAL TOURISM INVESTORS' SYMPOSIUM

The Annual Tourism Investors’ Symposium is mainly hosted towards the end of June each year. The precise venue for this year shall be communicated later. The main aim of the symposium is to discuss issues that affect the Tourism Industry and map the way forward.

Among the events planned out during the symposium will include a reception cocktail, Gala dinner, Charity Golf Tournament and the Association’s Annual General meeting.

Besides the branding opportunities considered for each sponsorship category, sponsors will also be given an opportunity to set up a marketing table at the symposium. Please see below the different categories that your company could select for sponsorship and also benefits accruing to each sponsorship category.

Platinum - Kshs. 500,000

Benefits
1. Acknowledgment in key media coverage related to KAHC Annual Symposium.
2. Verbal recognition during the event.
3. PR photo opportunity and testimonial coverage to brand.
4. Branding on symposium material such as notebooks and program.
5. 6 banners at symposium venue.
6. 15 Minutes presentation to all the stakeholders and guests.
7. Branding during the charity golf.
8. Company Logo’s to be included on symposium banners.
9. Marketing table at symposium venue.
10. Company promotional material such as brochures shall be included in the participant’s conference folder.
11. Entitled to 4 Golf Players



Gold - Kshs. 300,000

Benefits
1. Acknowledgment in key media coverage related to KAHC Annual Symposium.
2. Verbal recognition during the event.
3. PR photo opportunity and testimonial coverage to brand.
4. Branding on symposium material such as notebooks and program.
5. 3 banners at symposium venue
6. Branding during the charity golf.
7. Marketing table at symposium venue.
8. Company promotional material such as brochures shall be included in the participant’s conference folder.



Bronze - Kshs. 200,000

Benefits
1. Verbal recognition during the event.
2. PR photo opportunity and testimonial coverage to brand.
3. Branding on symposium material such as notebooks and program.
4. 2 banners at symposium venue
5. Branding during the charity golf.
6. Marketing table at symposium venue.