Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality
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| Abbreviation | CTH |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1982 |
| Type | Qualification awarding organisation |
| Headquarters | London, England, UK |
| Affiliations | Ofqual |
| Website | cthawards.com |
The Confederation of Tourism & Hospitality (CTH) is a specialist awarding organisation, offering vocational qualifications for the hospitality, culinary and tourism industries, worldwide.
CTH is recognised and regulated by Ofqual, the regulator for qualifications, exams and tests in England.[1]
Established in 1982, under the name Confederation of Tourism, Hotel and Catering Management (CTHCM), CTHCM was formed to focus on the training needs of learners with aspirations of establishing a career in the hospitality and tourism industries.
On 18 June 2008, the name Confederation of Tourism, Hotel and Catering Management was officially changed to Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality.
Function
It provides standards for training in the hospitality, tourism and culinary industries in the UK. Over 7000 people a year take their qualifications.
CTH has a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partner network which includes such companies as Fifty Shades Greener, Stonewall and Sustainable Hospitality Alliance.[2]
