The Norwegian Hospitality Association (NHO Reiseliv) is made up of nearly 3,000 member companies and is the largest employers' and trade organisation in Norway. We work diligently to promote the interests of Norwegian tourism and hospitality. The Norwegian Hospitality Association is affiliated with the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO), which is the largest representative organisation for Norwegian employers.

Our Main Goals: We endeavour to provide our members with working conditions and development opportunities which strengthen the hospitality industry, so that each member company is able to achieve greater profitability and healthy growth. Owing to the Norwegian Hospitality Association's expertise within tourism and hospitality, it represents and is the leading business and employers' organisation for the entire tourism and hospitality industry in Norway.

Our Values: Courage, teamwork, accessibility and trust

Membership Benefits

There are numerous benefits to being a member of the Norwegian Hospitality Association. Some of the most valuable membership benefits include:

• Free Legal Assistance
  Our lawyers are particularly knowledgeable and experienced in labour law, salary agreements and collective agreements. Assistance provided during labour disputes is free to members.

• The Norwegian Hospitality Association's Political Work
  We work diligently to promote the interests of tourism and hospitality on the political stage – centrally, locally and wherever else this may apply.

• Communication and Media
  The Norwegian Hospitality Association utilises a wide array of communication channels to promote and strengthen the tourism and hospitality industry. We also help member companies in their dealings with the media.

• The Norwegian Hospitality Association's Supply Chain
  When you join our Supply Chain, you are afforded excellent purchasing terms and conditions on many of your hospitality business' needs.

• NHO Pension
  We have made it easy to receive good pension offers for your company. NHO Pension is a membership benefit provided by Storebrand.

• Insurance
  As a member, you receive tailor-made insurance with excellent terms and conditions.

• Recruitment and Skills in Norwegian Hospitality
  We work strategically and politically to ensure a capable and competent workforce for the Norwegian tourism and hospitality industry.

• Local Expertise
  We have local expertise across Norway with 15 NHO regional offices and seven proprietary Norwegian Hospitality Association regional associations and boards. This means we are able to assist your hospitality business with local knowledge and skills – wherever you are situated.

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Who are our members?

Our members range from small family-owned businesses to multinational corporations in the following industries:

• Service and Catering
  The service and catering industry includes restaurants, bars, pubs and nightlife. Service and catering companies help to make sure that culinary and dining experiences play an important role in the overall travel experience of Norwegian as well as foreign tourists.

• Lodging
  Lodging and holiday accommodation companies are pillars of the Norwegian tourism and hospitality industry. The lodging industry includes hotels, camp sites, lodges, cabins and holiday apartments.

• Camping
  Camping is an industry on the rise and invests heavily in quality, experiences and new customer groups. Camping businesses contribute to substantial value creation both locally and regionally.

• Adventure Tourism
  Companies offering adventure experiences offer everything from guided tours, whale watching and theme parks to resorts, kayaking, dog sledding and more.

• Cultural and Creative Industry
  The cultural and creative industry comprises a multitude of commercial enterprises. Membership in the Norwegian Hospitality Association is ideal for those of you who run festivals, galleries, visitor centres, museums or other types of cultural arenas.

• Sporting Events
  Sporting events put towns and cities on the map and have positive knock-on effects for lodging, retail, transport and restaurants.

• Destination Management Companies
  Destination management companies and tourism offices play a vital role as marketers for regional tourism and hospitality companies.

• Car Rental
  The Norwegian Hospitality Association's car rental agency works to broaden the operational framework of the car rental industry.

See also:

• Facts and Figures about the Norwegian Tourism and Hospitality Industry
• Important documents: Annual report, strategy, statute
• Ethics and Social Responsibility (nho.no)
• Our History