The aims and objectives of the Institute are:-

• To furnish the Tourism Sector with professional personnel who can provide good quality standard of products and services within Tourism and associated Industries.
• To provide education and membership structure aimed at guaranteeing excellent standards of service within Tourism and related Industries.
• To promote professional ethics and efficiency in tourism administration and practice and to accredit organisations and centres as approved providers/accredited centres

Grades of Membership

In considering an application for membership, ITPN’s Council will evaluate the Applicant’s recognised qualification(s) and/or employment experience. There are six grades of membership, together with the honorary award of Fellow, for which an individual may not apply. The following table is intended only to provide a guide to the employment experience required to attain a level of membership.

The nature, quality and extent of an individual’s formal study, specialised training and/or employment experience will be the grading criteria applied by the Council. As Members progress in experience and skills, they may apply for a higher grade of membership than that which is currently held.

Grade	Designatory Letters	Basic Definition of Grade
Student	(none)	One who is studying for an ITPN qualification but who, ordinarily, may or may not have employment experience within the Industry
Affiliate	(none)	One who is employed within the, but whose employment experience is not, as yet, sufficient for admission to Licentiate or higher status within the Institute.
Licentiate	LITPN	One who is employed and who has a minimum of 2 years approved experience within the industry.
Associate	AITPN	One who is employed and who has a minimum of 4 years approved experience in the Tourism Industry.
Member	MITPN	One who is employed and who has a minimum of 8 years approved experience in the Tourism Industry.
Fellow	FITPN	Awarded selectively by ITPN’s Council to one who has made a significant contribution to the Institute or to the Tourism Industry in general.

Membership Benefits

• Contribute to the variety of human capital development programmes organised by the Institute.
• Acquire certificate and professional recognition that will raise your profile and relevance for career progression and promotion in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry.
• Participate in international tourism and hospitality conferences, exhibitions, workshops, symposium, seminars and consultancy projects.
• Support and benefit from the extensive national and international collaborations, partnership arrangements and privileges arising out of our membership and affiliation with international organisations.
• Network with other professionals, face to face and online.
• Contribute to policy debates and national issues which enable your voice to be heard.
• Profit from the services, privileges and projects of national institutions, and international organisations through articulation and reciprocal relationships, we have with them.
• Be part of a local chapter.
• Hold a professional membership grade appropriate to years of experience.
• Attend free member events throughout the year.
• Have access to web resources, and Online event opportunities.
• Listing in Membership Directory.
• Receive membership newsletter.
• Email alerts about events and contract opportunities.
• Discounts on various services.
• Support and Overseas opportunities.
• Become Memberof the Tourism Consultants Network.
• A membership certificate, and card.

FAQs

• Q: Can I apply without Experience
  • A: Yes
• Q: How long does the review take?
  • A: Typically 1-2 weeks after complete documentation