Membership Upgrade

As you gain more qualifications and work experience in the industry, you will be able to progress to the next level of membership.

When and How to Upgrade

1. Affiliate Upgrading to Associate

An Affiliate can upgrade to Associate membership when they have completed or obtained their degree or a higher qualification. Applicants can upgrade by writing a letter to the Institute registrar to upgrade from Affiliate to Associate Member Certificate. Please send the following to the Institute email:

• Evidence of payment of the upgrading fee of ₦40,000
• Annual subscription fee paid to date
• A copy of your Affiliate Member Certificate
• A copy of your application letter for membership upgrade
• A copy of your degree or additional certificate

Upgrading your membership offers you the greatest level of benefits, including the ability to use the ‘ACIHTMA’ designation. CIHTMA certificates are internationally recognised, with proven qualifications and experience.

2. Associate Upgrading to Full Member

An Associate can upgrade to Full membership after gaining an additional 3–5 years of work experience or obtaining a higher (post) qualification. Applicants can upgrade by writing a letter to the Institute registrar to upgrade from Associate to Full Membership Certificate. Please send the following to the Institute email:

• Evidence of payment of the upgrading fee of ₦40,000
• Receipts of all annual subscription fees to date
• A copy of your Associate Member Certificate
• A copy of your application letter for membership upgrade
• A copy of your degree or additional certificate, if any

Upgrading your membership offers you the greatest level of benefits, including the ability to use the ‘MCIHTMA’ designation.

3. Full Member Upgrading to Fellow Member

A Full Member can upgrade to Fellow Membership after gaining an additional 3–5 years of work experience as a Full Member, or completing a higher qualification (e.g. a Master’s degree or additional professional qualification). Applicants can upgrade by writing a letter to the Institute registrar. Please send the following to the Institute email:

• Evidence of payment of the upgrading fee of ₦50,000
• Receipts of all annual subscription fees to date
• A copy of your Full Membership Certificate
• A copy of your application letter for membership upgrade
• A copy of your degree or additional certificate, if any

Upgrading your membership offers you the greatest level of benefits, including the ability to use the ‘FCIHTMA’ designation.

4. Fellow Member Upgrading to Doctoral Fellow Member

A Fellow can upgrade to Doctoral Fellow Membership after gaining an additional 5 years of work experience as a Fellow Member, or completing a higher qualification (e.g. a Master’s or DBA/PhD). Applicants can upgrade by writing a letter to the Institute registrar. Please send the following to the Institute email:

• Evidence of payment of the upgrading fee of ₦100,000
• Receipts of all annual subscription fees to date
• A copy of your Full Membership Certificate
• A copy of your application letter for membership upgrade
• A copy of your degree or additional certificate, if any

Upgrading your membership offers you the greatest level of benefits, including the ability to use ‘Dr’ before, and ‘FCIHTMA’ after, your name.

Very Important Notice

All payments should be made into the Institute’s official bank account under the account name “Chartered Institute of Hospitality Tourism and Management of America.” Under no circumstances should any candidate make payments into a personal account.

Direct Deposit into Our Bank Account

Guaranty Trust Bank Plc (GTB)
Account Name: Chartered Inst. HTMA SMPCSL – Chartered Institute of Hospitality Tourism and Management of America

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