OUR MEMBERS

This category encompasses hotels, lodges, resorts, motels, guest houses, homestays, villas, serviced apartments, and restaurants/food services (primarily Class A & B enterprises). It is designed for providers of stays and dining, from premium luxury facilities to budget and community-based options. Members benefit from TRA compliance support, joint marketing, priority event hosting, and networking for guest referrals—enhancing visibility and revenue through cultural tourism linkages.

This includes tour operators, travel agents, local air charters, nature parks/reserves/game ranches, eco-lodges, traditional boat operators, and curio vendors/artisans (Classes C, D, E). Targeted at experiential providers offering boat safaris, wildlife viewing, and eco-adventures around Lake Victoria and Ruma National Park. Benefits include paid bookings, partnership referrals, regulatory guidance, and promotion in HBTCA directories—boosting authentic, sustainable visitor flows.

Encompassing cultural groups/CBOs/traditional dance troupes/SMEs/entertainment facilities, individual members (tour guides, artists, boat operators, heritage custodians, cultural practitioners), and associate/students. Focused on preserving and monetizing Luo intangible heritage through performances, guiding, and education. Members access paid festival slots, training, internships (local/international), advocacy for artistic freedom/fair pay, and youth empowerment—ensuring cultural transmission and economic inclusion.