The Association is mainly composed of Hotels, Restaurants, Resorts, Allied and other key tourism players and stakeholders. The Hotels and Restaurants Association in Pampanga (HARP) is considered to be one of the pioneer organizations in the development of the travel and tourism industry in Pampanga - having been established way back in the 70's and re-organized in 1991. Today, as strong and vibran
t as ever, the association has pledged to play a vital role not only in preserving and protecting the best interests of its members, but in general, supporting the continuous development, marketing and promotions of the tourism industry both locally and nationally. With the help of the Department of Tourism – Region III, HARP commits itself to providing its growing membership wider range of global exposure by making its presence felt to reach millions of potential clients worldwide. HARP is officially registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a Non-Profit Organization, thus giving its members a stronger voice in both the economic and political development of Pampanga, including the cities of Angeles and San Fernando. HARP members get the privileges of:
1. Marketing and promotion of member establishments at the HARP website, social media platform, on various events and occasions, during conventions, tours, seminars and trade fairs and other HARP projects and events.
2. Receive tourism-related information, updates and developments about Pampanga, major cities and Clark through the HARP page, email and message blasts, and via the Monthly General Membership Meetings.
3. Business Opportunity through various exposure to Tourism Events and Business Matching Activities.
4. Linkages to local government units, government departments, business groups, trade groups and other non-government organizations.
5. Learnings, enhancements and general development of business and work-force through various trainings and seminars focused in the tourism industry
6. Involvement in advocacy programs of HARP for community development and policy reforms. SEC REGISTRATION NO.: CN200712865 – AUGUST 2007
