TABLE OF CONTENTS HCIMA is an internationally recognised management organisation for managers and potential managers in the hospitality, leisure and tourism industries. It is a registered charity and has a worldwide membership which covers all sectors of the industry including hotels, restaurants, cost sector catering, pubs and clubs, as well as leisure outlets, theme parks and sports venues. Membership of the Association confers a respected acknowledgement of an individual's qualifications and specific industry experience through designatory letters; and enables members to progress professionally, network with industry contacts and enjoy a wide range of services and benefits.
The Memorandum of the Association states that the main objectives of the HCIMA are:
The promotion of standards and management good practice
The advancement of education and training, in particular promoting research and the dissemination of the outcomes.
Members of the Association are committed to the achievement of these objectives and to the maintenance of the standards of professional conduct as established by the Code of Conduct. This defines the standards required by the Articles of the Association and is in two parts:
Rules of Conduct These define the professional standards which members must maintain as a condition of membership. Adherence to these rules is obligatory. Failure to do so may lead to disciplinary action being taken against the member in accordance with the Bye-Laws.
Principles of Good Professional Practice These principles expand upon the basic standards set down in the Rules of Conduct and indicate the standards which members should...
