Introduction
Hotel Association Pokhara Nepal (HAPN) is the leading organization in the hospitality industry, representing more than 400 hotels,resorts & guest houses ranging from tourist standard hotels to 5 star deluxe hotels in Pokhara and the western development region of Nepal.It was established established in the year 1980, almost four decades ago. It has wide network among other association in neighboring districts. It is non profit making organization recognized by the government of Nepal.
Affiliation
Hotel Association Pokhara Nepal (HAPN) is affiliated to Hotel Association of Nepal(HAN) ,a federation of hotel organization in Nepal.
Hotel Association Pokhara Nepal (HAPN) is a board member of Pokhara Tourism Training Centre(PTTC)Pokhara.which is also a government institute for vocational training for tourism studies.
Hotel Association Pokhara Nepal (HAPN) is a member of District Tourism Development Committee, Kaski which is formed under the chairmanship of Chief District Officer.
Vision
- To promote unity and co-operation among it’s members.
- To advocate for the safeguard of the industry and the members lawful interest.
- To assit member hotels to grow their business by maintaining a high profile with progress creating networks.
- To promote tourism with joint initiative effort.
Mission
- To ensure fair business practice among members.
- To enhance & promote hospitality industry in Nepal.
- To generate employment opportunity in the society and produce skilled man power for the industry.
- To earn foreign exchange for the development of the nation.
Membership Benefits
- HAPN advocates on behalf of the industry
- Lobbying in national,regional and international issues.
- Employee related issue and other legalities related to the industry.
- Lobbying governmental agencies for the collective interest of the members
- Member hotel will be included in the HAPN hotel directory.
- Inclusion in HAPN’s website with the availability to link to their website
- Member hotel will get an opportunity to participate in national/International travel fair.
- HAPN invites member hotel to participate in various training and educational seminars, conference related to the hotel industry.
- Member will get Membership card,which entitles certain discount in member hotels on accommodation and Food & Beverage.