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International Hotel & Restaurant Association (IHRA): IHRA represents the interests of the world’s hotels and restaurants. Members include hotel and restaurant operators, corporate hotel executives, national hospitality associations, hotel schools and suppliers to the hospitality industry. Its members represent 700,000 establishments in more than 150 countries. The association is responsible for lobbying international policy – making bodies to resist regulations that could damage their business. Its global events provide members with opportunities for networking and sharing information. The Paris – based IHRA is run by a staff of 20 led by a chief executive. It has regional offices in Hong Kong (for Asia – Pacific) and Mexico City (for Latin America). |
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