Membership (AHTEC‑Africa)

Members have the opportunity to attend and participate inAHTEC national, regional, and international conferences, where educators, researchers, and industry leaders meet to share ideas, innovations, and best practices.

Member institutions can participate in exchange programmes and industrial attachments, enabling staff and students to gain international exposure and practical experience in partner institutions across member countries.

AHTEC provides support for curriculum harmonization, benchmarking, and development, ensuring hospitality and tourism programmes meet international standards and remain industry-relevant.

The association assists member institutions to organize and participate in national, regional, and international hospitality and tourism events, including exhibitions, forums, and competitions.

Members can participate in joint research projects and collaborative studies that contribute to the advancement of hospitality and tourism knowledge in Africa.

AHTEC supports institutions in pursuing international accreditation and recognition, helping to strengthen the credibility and global standing of their academic programmes.

Members enjoy discounted registration fees for conferences, workshops, training programmes, and other association activities.

Membership provides access to adynamic network of hospitality and tourism educators, consultants, and industry professionals across Africa and beyond.

Members benefit fromprofessional development programmes, training workshops, and certification opportunities designed to enhance teaching, research, and industry skills.

Members will gain access to the AHTEC Research Journal, scheduled to launch in 2027, providing a platform for scholarly publications and academic exchange.

The association facilitates consultancy engagements and professional collaborations for experts within the membership network.

Members can participate in policy advocacy initiatives that influence the development of hospitality and tourism education and industry standards across Africa.

Access to scholarship opportunities and mentorship programmes that support students, researchers, and emerging professionals.

Members can engage through regional chapters and collaborative platforms, enabling partnerships, knowledge sharing, and joint initiatives.