The Trinidad Hotels, Restaurants and Tourism Association was formed to be the main private sector representational body for the industry performing a pivotal role between the policy makers (Government), policy implementers (TDC) and the private sector.

THRTA is governed by a Board of Directors whose mandate is to formulate policy and strategies. The Secretariat is staffed by an Chief Executive Officer who is responsible for directing and administering the business of the Company and an Executive Assistant.
The Board of Directors is elected at the Annual General Meeting held every two years. Under the By-Laws of the THRTA, ten members are elected – six are active members and four are allied members.