Terms & benefits Code of conduct

1. INTRODUCTION

HoteliersGuild, a non-profit fully private & independent society for discerning hospitality leaders that pursues its goals through independent networking in close dialogue with its ambassadors and affiliated members, with educational and networking activities, putting a focus on Sustainable Luxury and Responsible Travel, also in close collaboration with selective strategic partners. It is therefore particularly important that all members pursue this task with sincerity, transparency, respect, tolerance and diversity. The code of conduct is primarily intended to prevent situations that could endanger the credibility and independence of our society. The other points of the Code of Conduct are intended as a standard of conduct, to find the answers to the following questions in order to be able to decide whether the conduct is in the interest of the association:

1. does the conduct comply with the general rules of international law, in particular the universal human rights, the Basic Law and other legal obligations?

2. does the procedure serve the purpose of HoteliersGuild?

3. does the procedure comply with the Code of Conduct?

2. SCOPE OF APPLICATION

The Code of Conduct applies to all active members, trial members of HoteliersGuild, strategic alliance partners and supporters and binds them in all activities related to our private society.

3. GOALS AND PURPOSE OF HoteliersGuild

According to its proclamation, HoteliersGuild was created with the aim of bringing the hospitality industry’s best and brightest to a round table of ideas in a highly personalised, confidential, direct, trustful and friendly professional collaboration. Our mission is simple and can be explained in a few words: To connect our community; to instigate an exchange of experiences and opinions; to offer assistance and to encourage personal friendships. We are a forum of debate and exchange. We inspire a fruitful collaboration and create innovative business opportunities for our HoteliersGuild members in todays volatile luxury market segment to which we are so deeply attached.

HoteliersGuild also pursues the promotion of environmental protection and environmental education through its Forum Of Dialogue

4. UNDERSTANDING THE ENVIRONMENT

According to the self-image of HoteliersGuild, all actions of the association its working groups and alliances should be in line with its vision and mission. The

Terms & benefits Code of conduct

behaviour of the active members is subject to special attention during our planned public appearances, lectures and actions, therefore they should set a good example, especially in activities directly related to our private society.

5. EDUCATION AND NETWORKING

HoteliersGuild exclusively pursues its networking and educational activities in order to serve our industry and society. Both areas require a high sense of responsibility from all those involved.

6. RESPONSIBILITY

It is the responsibility of HoteliersGuild to bring our school of thought into the centre of the hospitality industry and into the general society.

HoteliersGuild is a Private Society, a League-of-its-Own, with affiliations limited to an elite of the most established luxury hospitality leaders from around the globe.

Members have pledged to cherish the classic hospitality tradition of excellence in quality standards, to deliver superior guest services, to support our joint efforts to increase awareness for sustainable luxury and to inspire conscious travel.

7. Affiliation Process | SOP FOR RECOMMENDATION & ENDORSEMENTS | Inductees Hall of Fame

As per our charter, we are NOT a listing site, and we do NOT solicit memberships.

We do NOT strive to increase membership unconditionally, but intend to keep a maximum number of around 100 individuals as ‘Affiliated Members’

A HoteliersGuild membership is directed to the individual (owner/MD/GM and/or Supporting Partners/Strategic Alliance Partner) and NOT to the property/hotel or company.

Candidates must be well established professionals from within our industry with excellent track record and proven background

Members are welcome to recommend candidates for subsequent endorsement from the Board of Governors consisting of Senior Ambassadors