HKTGUA Aims
The Guesthouse industry has made a significant contribution to the development of the tourism industry. Large hotel construction takes time, and the construction cost and entry threshold are quite high. When a large number of tourists suddenly come to Hong Kong, the guesthouses have become the most immediate supplement to the hotel room supply. Tourists can enjoy reasonable prices and reasonable accommodation services. Guesthouses, like many other small and medium-sized enterprises, flexibly adjust in the economic cycle of growth and contraction, providing economic vitality and flexibility.
The Hong Kong Tourist Guesthouse United Association (hereinafter referred to as "the Association") is a group of industry pioneers who have worked in the this industry for more than 40 years and dedicated their lives to the development of the tourism industry in Hong Kong (all guesthouse operators and managers called "Hoteliers"). This industry has attracted many young entrepreneurs to join us. We hope that the Association will become a diversified communication platform to help the guesthouse industry keep pace with the times and make continuous progress.
Cooperate with the supervision of the Licensing Department
During the development of a civilised and progressive society, the requirements for the construction, fire safety and service level will become higher and higher. The Association will strive to help members to meet the requirements of the licensing department to ensure travellers safe.
The Association will formulate self-discipline in the industry, establish an inspection mechanism to require members to comply with the regulations of the Licensing Department. We learn from three-star hotels, to request visitors to make a complete registration process for check-in. Illegal workers and people engaged in illegal activities are forbidden. We will issue certificates or labels to distinguish high-quality guesthouse from low-quality guesthouse, so that travellers can choose their own accommodation more accurately.
- Industry specialization
- Protect the rights of members
"The Association" will provide professional advice and assistance to members in areas of engineering, law, accounting, information technology, etc., to help them adapt to the new regulatory requirements and the new high-tech business model.
Due to technological innovations, many new online travel agencies ("OTAs") have emerged. These "OTAs" monopolize prices and commissions through acquisitions, mergers, and cooperation. "The Association" will try to negotiate with these OTAs to reduce commissions and avoid Unfair business operations, and strive to protect the rights and interests of members.
- Industry on-the-job training
- intelligent innovation
As technology changes with each passing day, from traditional participation in travel agencies and groups, to mobile phone online instant booking free travel, "hotel operators" need on-the-job training and learning to apply new technology, "this association" will regularly hold lectures and training classes to help industry technology Upgrade and adapt to the new technology environment. We aim to provide travelers high-quality accommodation services.
"The Association" will study how to apply intelligent home appliances and Internet of Things technology to help members save electricity bills and facilitate management. In addition, today's travellers like to pursue some homestay-type authentic accommodation experience. "The Association" will hold regular seminars to discuss The latest travel trends.
Conclusion
"The Association" hopes to contribute to the long-term and healthy development of the guesthouse industry and tourism industry. "The Association" is committed to become a bridge between the "guesthouse industry" and the government, in addition to the difficulties encountered by the industry to the government It is reflected that it will also fully assist the government in its governance and strive to improve the overall quality and service level of the industry.
Through effective communication and cooperation, everyone contributes to the tourism industry of Hong Kong's four economic pillars, serves tourists from all directions, promotes the hospitality and enthusiasm of Hong Kong people to the world, and together creates the "Hong Kong" brand.