Membership categories range from Students pursuing hotel careers to chief executives whether in public or private employment, own business or in consultancy with an extension to training institutions that offer courses and programs for the hotel industry.

1. Honorary (HAHPK)

Captains of the industry who have served in the positions of Managing Directors, Owners, Chief Executive Officers, General Managers, Managers and consultants and have upheld and maintained the integrity and reputation of the industry and have since retired or still inactive.

2. Full Member (MAHPK)

Practicing Chief Executive Officers, Managing Directors, General Managers, Chief Officers, Unit Managers and Consultants with reputable career progression and who meets the academic and professional training benchmark of the association.

3. Associate Member (AAHPK)

Companies that do business with the hotel industry, including training institutions and industry suppliers subject to meeting vetting criteria.

4. Student (SAHPK)

Students undertaking AHPK accredited programs of study in hospitality and tourism as a future career in recognized institution

All memberships will be subjected to the laid down vetting criterion by the training & membership committee that shall be preceded by a résumé (CV) for individual professionals and by a business profile for corporate and training institutions, that will determine if they meet the benchmark set for the various membership categories and approved by the executive committee. Payments for membership shall only commence after the required approval has been communicated to the applicant/institution in writing by the secretary quoting the reference of the minute that supports the approval.