MEMBERSHIP

Membership benefits to the Considerate Hoteliers Association include the following:

  • A comprehensive “Getting Started” information pack.

  •  Representation on Considerate Hoteliers Website with direct access to member hotel websites.

  • Quarterly newsletters covering topical issues and offering advice.

  • Access to discounts on environmental services and products.

  • Free publications such as “A Buyer’s Guide to reducing utility costs in the hospitality sector” and a series of waste fact files.

  • Staff training at a reduced cost

  • Advice and updates on real cost saving through environmental awareness.

  • Continually updated information on statutory requirements as they relate to environmental issues and hotels.

  • General information on recycling, greening, noise, litter, environmental health, air quality, vehicle emissions and all other issues that relate to our environment.

  • Regular networking, workshops, exchange visits and information sharing events.

  • A forum for sharing environmental good practice with other members

  • Enhancement of member hotel’s image presented to the public and guests by displaying and promoting hotel’s membership of Considerate Hoteliers.

  • Access to the high profile annual event “The Considerate Hotel of the Year Awards”  

  • "Green" Purchasing Directory - available during 2007

MEMBERSHIP DETAILS

NEW MEMBERS – JOIN WITHIN 30 DAYS OF RECEIVING YOUR APPLICATION FORM AND WE WILL WAIVE YOUR JOINING FEE (A SAVING OF £50).

Membership fees are paid by annual subscription, and based on a per room basis (currently £1.50 per room per year). The minimum subscription is £60 per annum and the maximum £600 per annum. There is a one-off initial joining fee of £50 but this may be subject to a waiver (see above).

Example:-

  • A 700-bedroom hotel would pay £600 per annum (maximum subscription) plus a joining fee of £50 (if applicable)

  • A 12-bedroom hotel would pay £45 per annum (minimum subscription) plus a joining fee of £50 (if applicable)

  • A 72-bedroom hotel would pay £108 per annum plus a joining fee of £50 (if applicable)

Currently a discount of 10% is given to member hotels who pay within 30 days of receiving their annual subscription renewal invoice.

On joining you will be furnished with a membership certificate suitable for display within the hotel.

WE do hope you choose to join Considerate Hoteliers or renew your membership. Please contact us at jfirrell@tiscali.co.uk should you require further information.

TO JOIN – Please complete the MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM and e-mail to jfirrell@tiscali.co.uk or send to: - The Honorary Secretary, Considerate Hoteliers Association, Wheelwright’s Cottage, Litton Cheney, Dorset DT2 9AR


When joining the Considerate Hoteliers Association new members will receive the following 10 items as part of the membership process. Item 11 (Membership Plaque) can be purchased using the order form in the “Membership” section of the website. Members can download items 4, 6, 8, 9 & 10 from the “Member’s Area” of the website.

Considerate Hotelier Starter Pack

Contents consists of:

1)     Membership enquiry letter on receipt of application form

2)     Welcome letter on payment of initial membership subscription.

3)     Membership Certificate (issued on joining and on annual renewal)

4)     Member questionnaire

5)     Feedback/Analysis letter in response to submitted questionnaire.

6)     Back copies of newsletter

7)     Registration Certificate for Hospitable Climates

8)     Information about Envirowise services

9)     Fact sheets:

a.     Setting up a Green Team

b.     Writing an Environmental Policy Statement

c.      Ten of the Best Energy saving measures

d.     Ten of the Best Water reduction measures

e.     Ten of the Best Waste minimisation measures

f.        Ten of the Best Things a Considerate Hotelier does within their local community.

10) Examples of an Environmental Policy.

11) Membership Plaque


MEMBERSHIP PLAQUE

STANDARD PLAQUE

The above pictures are an accurate image of the two Considerate Hoteliers Association membership plaques available for purchase. Members should select the plaque that best suits their needs and where they plan to locate it. To order click on the relevant plaque order form, standard or brass, complete the form and send with payment to John Firrell, address shown on the order form.
 

WEAR YOUR MEMBERSHIP WITH PRIDE!

Please be aware that planning permission may be required to display outside a listed building and advice should be sought from planning authorities as necessary.

Considerate Hoteliers Association

Considerate Hoteliers is a non-profit making association, and all funds are used for the administration and objectives of the organization. Any surplus funds remaining at the end of the financial year (31 March) are transferred to the next fiscal period. Details of the yearly accounts are made available to members at the Annual General Meeting and are displayed in the member’s area of the website.  

By fully utilizing the advice and facilities of Considerate Hoteliers, members may expect to recoup or indeed profit from their investment in the association. CHA fully understands the need for all payments to have a positive visual effect both on “bottom line” accounting and via the benefits of membership.

Caring for YOUR Environment