Memberships

Tourism Professional Association (TPA) is the only self-regulating body for tourism and hospitality professionals in Kenya. TPA offers networking opportunities and other services to its registered members and provides a platform for Continuous Professional Development (CPD). Join us and belong to the register of professionals committed to serving the hospitality and tourism industry and education in upholding professional standards.

  • Student Member
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    KSh1,000

    Requirements - undertaking a certificate, diploma, undergraduate or postgraduate degree in tourism and/or hospitality from a recognized institution.

    Benefits

    • Networking with professionals
    • Internship and job opportunities
    • Career coaching/mentorship
    • Conference participation
    • Access to TPA professional and educational resources
  • Associate Member
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    KSh2,500

    Requirements – having achieved a certificate, diploma, undergraduate or postgraduate degree in tourism and/or hospitality from a recognized institution, and at least one (1) year of relevant professional/work experience in tourism and/or hospitality-related institution or organization.

    Benefits

    • Networking
    • Access to Members Directory
    • Professional Recognition
    • Career progression
    • Mentorship
    • Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
    • Access to TPA professional and educational resources
    • Discounted TPA conference rates
    • Full voting rights
    • Eligible to serve on TPA Committees


  • Full Member
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    KSh3,500

    Requirements – has been an active Associate Member of good standing (having paid the membership subscription annually) for at least three (3) years, with a proven track record of professional practice in the tourism and/or hospitality industry/academia.

    Benefits

    • Networking
    • Access to Members Directory
    • Professional Recognition
    • Career progression
    • Mentorship
    • Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
    • Access to TPA professional and educational resources
    • Discounted TPA conference rates
    • Full voting rights
    • Eligible to serve on TPA Committees
    • Eligible to serve on the TPA Board
  • Fellow Member
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    KSh6,000

    Requirements – has been an active Full Member of good standing for at least three (3) years, has served in any of the TPA governing bodies, with a proven track record of professional practice in the tourism and/or hospitality industry/academia for at least ten (10) years, and has demonstrated a significant contribution to the growth and development of tourism and/or hospitality field.

    Benefits

    • Networking
    • Access to Members Directory
    • Professional Recognition
    • Career progression
    • Mentorship
    • Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
    • Access to TPA professional and educational resources
    • Discounted TPA conference rates
    • Full voting rights
    • Eligible to serve on TPA Committees
    • Eligible to serve on the TPA Board
    • Digital TPA badge
    • TPA logo on business cards