Presidential Message

 

Presidential Message

On behalf of the Governing Council, staff, and board of trustees of The Chartered Institute of Hospitality Tourism, Management of America (CIHTMA), I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the noble Institute. You have reached a milestone in your life, and we are proud to count you among the growing number of Certified Professional Bodies of repute.

The Chartered Institute of Hospitality Tourism, Management of America (CIHTMA) is a fast-growing American Professional Body. As a non-profit organization, the Institute is dedicated to enhancing managerial skills and professional development in Hospitality, Tourism, Travels, Transportation, Events Management, Security Management, Human Resources Management, and other allied fields.

Since its inception, the Institute has helped thousands of professionals develop a broadly based education across these fields, with a rich and diversified series of programs — from individual courses to full professional designations.

Program Availability

The Institute’s programs are available through educational and training institutions in America and abroad, in a variety of forms and structures:

  • Nationally accredited study programs offered through training centers
  • International recognition from foreign universities
  • Contact with practicing professionals in Hospitality, Tourism, Travels, Transportation, Events Management, Security Management, Human Resources Management, and other allied fields
  • Local branch activities and services, including workshops and seminars
  • Self-study programs for maximum flexibility

The Institute is committed to leadership in promoting professionalism, efficiency, effectiveness, and excellence in human resources management for individuals and organizations.

Professional Designations

In addition to fellowship and social and professional networking opportunities, the Institute offers learning programs leading to professional designations and certificates.

Presently, thousands of individuals from business, government, and a wide variety of industries are enhancing their careers by meeting the professional requirements to attain the CIHTMA professional designations:

  • Certified Hospitality Tourism Manager (CHTM)® — for lower-level HTM personnel
  • Certified Travel and Tourism Professional (CTTP)® — for middle-level professionals; goes beyond certification and provides members with a benchmark of professionalism and ethical behaviour in organizations
  • Chartered Hospitality and Tourism Consultant (Ch. HTTC)® — for senior and practicing professionals; validates outstanding adherence to the theory and practice of ethical HTM and the ongoing development of new methods in the HTT management arts and sciences

Registered Trademark Certifications

The Institute also holds the following registered trademark certifications, solely for its members:

  • Chartered HTT Business Partner (Ch.HTT)®
  • Chartered EM Business Analytics Specialist (Ch. EM)®
  • Chartered Global HTT Analyst (Ch. HTTM)®
  • Chartered HTT Manager (Ch. HTTM)®
  • Chartered Manager (Ch. Mgr)®