Membership
Affiliate members are for undergraduates of University or higher institutions of learning and will normally become Graduate or Associate members automatically, by providing evidence of successful completion of their HND or Degrees or other related professional examinations and in certain circumstances, employment level in allied fields or industry.
Affiliate members recognize that for many people, the sense of belonging to, and the ability to participate in, the work of the institute are all that they require professionally
Graduate members are for fresh graduates from University or higher institutions of learning. Graduate membership is CIHTMA students that just completed our final professional examinations.
Graduate member is ideal if you are just starting out and want to build your professional knowledge, network with other sectors of various industry professionals and keep up to date with professional best practices issues.
Your CIHTMA membership starts here. Graduate membership is the starting point for the higher levels of CIHTMA membership or if you are aiming at Associate, Full, or Fellow memberships or sign up now.
To provide a membership certificate for those who do not yet qualify for Full membership, the Institute offers Associate Membership. Associate Members must be at least 21 years of age, with a minimum of 2 years of work experience in Hospitality Management, Tourism Management, Travels, Human Resources, Business Administration and Management, Personnel Management, Learning and Development, Industrial Relations, Business Consulting or related areas and having achieved, or be working towards, a relevant professional qualification.
Other relevant professional/vocational qualifications achievements will be taken into account in assessing the membership.
Full membership is open to applicants who has had at least 5 years work experience in Hospitality Management, Tourism Management, Travels Management, Events Management, Human Resources, Business Administration and Management, Personnel Management, Learning and Development, Industrial Relations, Business Consulting or membership related sectors including at least two years in a position of responsibility at a professional level. AND
Possess relevant qualifications such as HND or Degrees
– relevant degree with or without a postgraduate qualification
– relevant national diploma/certificate
– CIHTMA membership examination
OR
In the absence of formal qualifications, have demonstrated professional knowledge and experience, or in exceptional cases, by the submission of a written paper, which meets the criteria laid down by the panel of assessors, so appointed for the purpose by the Council.
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Be fully employed in a professional capacity in related education or training, or in a promotional agency, centrally involved with the Hospitality, Tourism, Travel industry or the related industry.
Fellowships are awarded to existing Members (MCIHTMA) with a record of outstanding achievement and competence in Hospitality, Tourism, the Travel industry, or the related industry. As a Fellow, you will be internationally recognized both for your professional standing and the contribution you make to the Hospitality, Tourism, Travel industry or related industry profession. Our Fellows have a strong voice in the sector and we encourage all senior professionals to seek Fellowship status. Fellow is the senior grade and is only awarded to those who: are 40 years of age or older; have at least 15 years’ experience in one or more sectors of the HR Industry, business organizations, or any other hold or have held a senior position of responsibility in the industry concerned have already qualified as a Full Member and held the status for not less than five years; have demonstrated a record of significant contribution in one or more sectors of the industry concerned or related to the membership for which the application is made.
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In exceptional circumstances, where the candidate is deemed to merit enrollment and receives a majority of at least two-thirds of these empowered in attendance for the purpose of granting fellowship.
Honoray Fellow Member is awarded to holder of PhD or any Doctorate Level Qualifications, Master’s degree holders or Equivalent with a record of outstanding achievement and competence in Hospitality Management, Tourism Management, Travels Management, Events Management, Human Resources, Business Administration and Management, Personnel Management, Learning and Development, Industrial Relations, Business Consulting and Management plus at least 20 years of working experience at senior management levels in any fields. As a Honorary Fellow Member, you will be internationally recognized both for your professional standing and the contribution you make to the profession.
The Doctoral Fellow can use DR before and FCIHTMA after His or her names
Step 1:
Download and fill Membership Application form and attach your CV.
Step 2:
Submit Form and CV to the CIHTMA Institute email or complete online form.
Email info@cihtma.com
All interested applicant should send their CV to info@cihtma.com or admission@cihtma.com or WhatsApp us on+23492929306, +2349027237598
Step 3:
When your application is approved, you will receive a letter confirming your membership.
Step 4:
Pay your membership fee as stipulated in your letter.
Step 5:
You will receive a membership card.
