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Norwegian Hospitality AssociationHilde Veum, advisor

The Norwegian Hospitality Association

The largest employer and private sector organisation for the tourism industry in Norway.

Represents more than 2,500 enterprises that have a combined annual sales volume of NOK 30 billion, EUR 4.5 billion, and employs a workforce of 55,000.

NHA is one of the largest members in the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise, NHO.

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Our members

The Norwegian Hospitality Association

represents more than 2,500 enterprises within:

Food service – approx. 1.200 members

Accommodation – approx. 800 m.

Experiences – approx. 250 m.

Destinations – approx. 50 m.

Car Rental – approx. 100 m.

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What does the Norwegian Hospitality Association do?

We work to ensure good framework conditions for the different sectors of the Norwegian tourism industry.

Objective:

The industry must be profitable, which it is to some extent today.

Promote the interests of tourism by putting industry-specific issues on the agenda.

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We use the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise - NHO’s – strength.

NHO as a catalyst for industry policy on behalf of employers

NHO as an ally in wage agreement, negotiations and other collective bargaining matters

NHO as a centre of expertise

NHO’s regional network system

NHO’s international involvement

NHO’s Advisory Board on Tourism

NHO is the best known brand among the employer organisations in Norway.

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International collaboration

The Norwegian Hospitality Association is a member of the following international organisations:

NB (Nordic Tourism and Travel Industry)

HOTREC (Confederation of the National Associations of Hotel, Restaurant, Cafés, and similar establishments in the European Union and the European Economic Area)

EFCO (European Federation of Camping Site Organisations)

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Our regions – the local voice of tourism

The Norwegian Hospitality Association has 7 regional boards.

NHO has 15 regional offices. They serve our members regionally.

Several local branches, such as in Stavanger.

Combined, they constitute the Norwegian Hospitality

Association’s regional voice.

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Industry policy – key issues

Profitability

Reduced fees and taxes.

Increased marketing, domestic and abroad.

Accountability

Alcohol policy

Transport- and communications systems/infrastructure.

Cultivation of the cultural landscape – the scenery is disappearing due to rapid forest growth.

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Legal service free of charge

Our Department for working life policy is an important ally for the member companies.

Department for working life policy is a major supporter of the member companies. The lawyers are specialists in employment law, but also assists members in other legal areas that affect your business.

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Health, Security, Environment –HSE-guidance and information

Expertise on internal controls, absentee monitoring and food safety.

Courses and training.

Tools and standards available online.

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The Procurement Chain – when the margins count

The Norwegian Hospitality Association Procurement chain must be :

The most serious and professional procurement chain

With the best overall terms and conditions

Competitive advantages:

It is owned by members, run on a non-profit basis

Payment of partner bonuses

Our own e-commerce trading platform

Freedom to choose wholesale connections

Consultancy assistance

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Competence and employee development

Works to promote an adequate and qualified labour force for the industry.

Works with recruitment, post-qualifying training, middle management training and higher education.

Arranges every autumn “The National Conference – a focus on tourism and food industry competency”.

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Working in the hospitality industry

Approx. 90% of tourism businesses in Norway has fewer than 10 employees.

Makes it an interesting task to find a workplace that allows for a recent graduate employee.

Use your time at school, already from now on, to examine the opportunities available.

Working in the hospitality industry

Find a part time job and summer job where you have relevant experience in the tourism industry, makes you a stronger candidate when you apply for a job finishing your master degree.

Member companies say it is important that employees have both a diploma and practical experience.

Master thesis? Take the opportunity to write task for a company you want to work for - a great opportunity to find a potential employer.

Working in the hospitality industry

Volunteer experience is valuable, engage in student activities.

Exploit every opportunity to network with fellow students and industry professionals. (i.e. Serviceforum)

Many positions are never announced, but communicated via social media and among friends and acquaintances.

Use school time to build your network. You'll get friends and acquaintances for the rest of your life.

Build your network on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

Competence and recruitment department is active in several channels. Visit us, contact us, follow us and spread information on.

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