HOTEL OWNERS FORUM ABUJA (HOFA)
The Hotel Owners Forum, Abuja (HOFA) is the Umbrella body / association that represent the interest of the substantial Owners of hotels in Abuja. HOFA started in 2002, it is organised as a non-governmental organization.
OBJECTIVES OF HOFA
- To protect Hotel Owners Investment with the view of promoting tourism.
- Acts as a bridge between the Owners and relevant institutions, information dissemination, interest representation, Lobby and policy shaping.
- Sets standards for the hospitality industry.
- Provide a platform for collective bargaining.
- A platform to share experiences.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Amongst many benefits HOFA does the following for its’ members;
- Acts as a liaison between hotels and strategic institutions: Strategic institutions here refer to regulatory bodies, ministries, parastatals, and tiers of government. According to the constitution, our main regulator is the local government, AMAC. HOFA continues to engage with these entities on three levels.
- HOFA is the main information cipher for these agencies with over 300 active members, HOFA is seen as a competent platform for dissemination of important policies and messages across the industry. A good example is the recent changes in in reporting standards for EFCC’S SCUML. The new policy was formed, EFCC came to our general meeting to inform and train our members on how to comply with the anti-money laundry policy.
- An active participant in shaping policy: In AMAC HOFA has gotten a sit at the table when policies are enacted. The President of HOFA by virtue of her position is a board member of a lot of committees that are assigned to proffer solutions to issues that concerns the FCT. A good example is the FCT Security Council that shapes security in the FCT and is chaired by the FCT Commissioner of Police. The president of HOFA is a member and attends its meetings.
- As a lobby group: HOFA has successfully lobbied for its members with these strategic institutions. A good example is the recent MOU that HOFA entered with AMAC. It reduced our bills from a maximum of 45 to 6. It reduced its monetary impact by 80%. A copy of the MOU is given to members upon registration.
- Set Standards: HOFA sets operational standards for its members. We currently act as an advisory body to not just our members and to prospective investors as to what standards are best suited for our business climate, and we organise information sessions and materials.
HOTEL OWNERS FORUM ABUJA (HOFA)
The Hotel Owners Forum, Abuja (HOFA) is the Umbrella body / association that represent the interest of the substantial Owners of hotels in Abuja. HOFA started in 2002, it is organised as a non-governmental organization.
OBJECTIVES OF HOFA
- To protect Hotel Owners Investment with the view of promoting tourism.
- Acts as a bridge between the Owners and relevant institutions, information dissemination, interest representation, Lobby and policy shaping.
- Sets standards for the hospitality industry.
- Provide a platform for collective bargaining.
- A platform to share experiences.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Amongst many benefits HOFA does the following for its’ members;
- Acts as a liaison between hotels and strategic institutions: Strategic institutions here refer to regulatory bodies, ministries, parastatals, and tiers of government. According to the constitution, our main regulator is the local government, AMAC. HOFA continues to engage with these entities on three levels.
- HOFA is the main information cipher for these agencies with over 300 active members, HOFA is seen as a competent platform for dissemination of important policies and messages across the industry. A good example is the recent changes in in reporting standards for EFCC’S SCUML. The new policy was formed, EFCC came to our general meeting to inform and train our members on how to comply with the anti-money laundry policy.
- An active participant in shaping policy: In AMAC HOFA has gotten a sit at the table when policies are enacted. The President of HOFA by virtue of her position is a board member of a lot of committees that are assigned to proffer solutions to issues that concerns the FCT. A good example is the FCT Security Council that shapes security in the FCT and is chaired by the FCT Commissioner of Police. The president of HOFA is a member and attends its meetings.
- As a lobby group: HOFA has successfully lobbied for its members with these strategic institutions. A good example is the recent MOU that HOFA entered with AMAC. It reduced our bills from a maximum of 45 to 6. It reduced its monetary impact by 80%. A copy of the MOU is given to members upon registration.
- Set Standards: HOFA sets operational standards for its members. We currently act as an advisory body to not just our members and to prospective investors as to what standards are best suited for our business climate, and we organise information sessions and materials.