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| Chilean Association of Hotels and Restaurants | |
|---|---|
| Name | Asociación Chilena de Empresas de Turismo y Hotelería |
| Native name | Asociación Chilena de Hoteles y Restaurantes |
| Founded | 1948 |
| Headquarters | Santiago, Chile |
| Region served | Chile |
| Language | Spanish |
| Leader title | President |
Chilean Association of Hotels and Restaurants is a private trade association representing hospitality and foodservice companies across Chile. The association acts as an industry collective for hotels, restaurants, inns and catering firms, interfacing with national institutions and regional bodies to promote standards, competitiveness and tourism development. It maintains relationships with multinational corporations, municipal authorities and tourism boards while organizing events, training and advocacy initiatives.
The association traces institutional origins to post‑World War II initiatives that paralleled the growth of Chile's modern tourist infrastructure and the expansion of cities such as Santiago, Valparaíso, and Punta Arenas. Early decades saw engagement with agencies like the Ministry of Economy, Development and Reconstruction and regional chambers such as the Chamber of Commerce of Santiago and the Chamber of Commerce, Services and Tourism of Valparaíso. During the late 20th century the association intersected with policy debates involving the Constitution of Chile (1980) reforms and the regulatory environment shaped by the National Tourism Service (SERNATUR), often coordinating with sector peers including the National Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises (SOFOFA) and the Confederation of Production and Commerce (CPC). In the 21st century the organization responded to global trends exemplified by engagement with the World Tourism Organization and regional networks such as the Organization of American States forums on tourism, adapting to crises like the 2010 Chile earthquake and health emergencies reflected in protocols from the Pan American Health Organization.
The association is governed by a board of directors and an executive committee modeled on corporate governance seen in entities such as the Chilean Institute of Directors and the Corporación de Fomento de la Producción (CORFO). Leadership roles include a president, vice presidents and sectoral coordinators who liaise with municipal authorities like the Municipality of Providencia and national ministries including the Ministry of Economy, Development and Tourism. Committees mirror structures from trade federations such as the Confederation of Industry of Latin America and the Caribbean (CIAC) and focus on standards, labor relations, taxation and international promotion. The association maintains legal status under Chilean corporate law frameworks referenced in the Civil Code of Chile and coordinates compliance with labor norms influenced by rulings from the Supreme Court of Chile.
Membership spans major hotel chains present in Chile—such as operators comparable to NH Hotel Group partners and boutique entities in districts like Bellavista, Santiago—as well as independent restaurateurs from gastronomic centers such as Valparaíso, Viña del Mar, and Puerto Varas. Constituents include luxury brands, regional inns near Torres del Paine National Park, airport hospitality services at Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, and foodservice suppliers serving venues tied to events like the Viña del Mar International Song Festival. Affiliates range from international investors linked to groups like Accor to family-owned enterprises represented in associations such as the Chilean Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises.
The association provides training programs, certification schemes and technical assistance similar to initiatives by SERNATUR and collaborations with academic partners such as the University of Chile and the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. Services include labor guidance in consultation with entities like the Department of Labor and Social Welfare and tax advisory reflecting interactions with the Servicio de Impuestos Internos (SII). It operates quality and sanitation campaigns aligned with directives from the Ministry of Health (Chile) and participates in sustainability projects related to conservation areas including Torres del Paine National Park and UNESCO sites like Rapa Nui National Park. The association also runs marketing and international promotion alongside delegations to fairs such as FITUR and ITB Berlin.
Advocacy focuses on regulatory frameworks affecting hospitality, taxation policies involving the Servicio de Impuestos Internos (SII), labor law interpretations influenced by the Labor Code of Chile, and tourism infrastructure funding linked to CORFO and regional development funds. The association has submitted positions to legislative processes in the Chamber of Deputies of Chile and the Senate of Chile and engaged with presidential administrations including policy teams from offices of presidents like Sebastián Piñera and Michelle Bachelet on matters such as pandemic response, mobility and border controls. It collaborates with international bodies such as the World Travel & Tourism Council on recovery strategies and aligns health protocols with guidance from the World Health Organization.
Sector estimates attributed to members reflect contributions to national indicators tracked by the Central Bank of Chile and labor statistics published by the National Statistics Institute (INE). The hospitality and restaurant sector represented by the association accounts for employment across urban centers like Santiago and tourist corridors such as Carretera Austral, with economic multipliers evident in reports similar to those produced by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Revenue streams include domestic consumption influenced by events like the Santiago a Mil Festival and international arrivals monitored at ports including Port of Valparaíso and airports such as Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport.
The association organizes conferences, trade shows and recognition programs analogous to awards hosted by the Association of Hotels and Restaurants of Latin America and regional hospitality forums. Annual galas and prize ceremonies celebrate achievements in service excellence, culinary innovation from chefs associated with institutions like the Le Cordon Bleu (Santiago) and sustainability awards for properties operating near protected areas such as Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works. It participates in national tourism fairs and coordinates delegation visits to international expos including Expo Milano and regional summits convened by the Pacific Alliance.
Category:Hospitality industry in Chile