OUR PURPOSE
To promote, foster, and encourage wealth creation at corporate and individual levels in the sector by advocating for a competitive environment for businesses to operate. Our main objective is to ensure collaboration between our members and other government agencies in as far as policy and advocacy is concern. As an associations we may offer other services, such as conferences, networking or charitable events or offering classes or educational materials.
LVTA is mandated to do the following:
1. Share Information
As LVTA, we are mandated to keep our members informed about updates to industry standards, market trends, training opportunities, and more. We have developed a professional web presence with educational materials, technical advice, and publications.
LVTA endevours to be the main source of the latest research and statistics as well as news about changes to government policy that could impact our esteemed members. Being a member of LVTA Kenya makes it much easier for members to keep up with the latest without doing all the research on their own.
2. Support Networking
LVTA-Kenya has a mandate to host conferences and trade fairs for members to discuss products and services, get educated, and network. Our association, will also have regional or local chapters to bring businesses together for networking at a “lunch and learn,” training, or social gathering.
Our objective is to foster camaraderie among our members. LVTA has set up a members driven social platforms where members can pose questions and get advice from their peers. LVTA membership presents you with an opportunity to find a mentor that can share their experience and knowledge with you.
3. Educate Members and the Community
Continuing education of members is a key responsibility of LVTA. In partnership with like minded entities, LVTA sponsors seminars, workshops, and classes so that members can learn and grow. Outside of these established events, the LVTA also offers opportunities for peer-to-peer learning.
At the same time, we make an effort to educate the public about sustainable tourism. LVTA can occasionally engage mainstream media on matters of tourism and hospitality through talk shows and interviews with experts.
4. Give a Voice in Government Policy
Our members can unilaterally write or call the government representative to make their opinions known. However, a LVTA with the weight of our membership behind us is more likely to influence legislation.
As LVTA, we can combine the funds we gets from membership dues and other revenue sources to lobby lawmakers and sway public opinion. In sectors such tourism and hospitality that strict regulation, this becomes a big part of Lake Victoria Tourism Association’s mission.
5. Set and Maintain Standards
Lake Victoria Tourism Association aims to establish credibility in the tourism and hospitality sector by setting and maintaining standards. We have many ways to encourage members to follow best practices and remain current on industry shifts. These include:
- Certification
- Licensing
- Professional development requirements
- Establishing standards
6. Benefit Consumers
Lake Victoria Tourism Association also intends to do things for consumers as well. For one thing, the consumer working with a LVTA member can feel more confident that the business is keeping with the latest in our industry. In tourism & hospitality, the LVTA membership should also demonstrates ongoing compliance with ethical and other industry standards.
Consumers might reach out to us for recommendations of service providers. They could also turn to the us to help mediate any disagreement with our member.