In order to get recognition and endorsement from the Ministry of Tourism for support for incentives, promotions and for rating (hotel classification)a hotel owner of 3-5 star hotels is required to be a member of a hotel association i.e. MAHO. Main service MAHO provides to members :
- Giving endorsement and support for application for incentives, tourism funds etc. to relevant ministries, government agencies and authorities
- Taking up owners issues to the government and relevant authorities ad hoc and at various dialogues
- Preferred tariff for music royalty licences with MACP and PPM/PRISM for hotels owned by members
- Invitations to events, dialogues and meetings with the government, relevant authorities and various organisations
- Update members on industry/business information and development
- Facilitate networking with other hotel owners