Associations

 abottc
 
ABOTTC – BRAZILIAN ASSOCIATION OF TOURISTIC AND CULTURAL TRAINS OPERATORS
www.abottc.com.br
Association Description   An entity recognized for congregating and representing with excellence the interests of the touristic-cultural train operators of national and international scope. It diffuses the new face of the railway passenger transport in Brazil, that observes the preservation and also the revitalization of the stretches in activity and the disactivated ones.
How to apply for membership   For membership please visit www.abottc.com.br

 
 
ABRACORP The Brazilian Business Travel Association
www.abracorp.org.br 
Association Description   Ethics, responsibility, commitment, transparency, innovation, service and quality: values of the Brazilian Business Travel Association – ABRACORP, which disseminates best practices of operation and relationship amongst stakeholders of the business travel industry. Reference for business travel industry, promoting their development, worth US $ 4 billion in 2009 .
How to apply for membership    For further information on ABRACORP visit  www.abracorp.org.br

 


ABTA is the largest travel association and regulator for tour operators and travel agents in the UK, providing a wide range of services to its members. Its Code of Conduct maintains high standards of trading which benefit the industry and customers. The ABTA logo means choice, value, and high levels of service.  
ABTA The Travel Association
www.abta.com
Association Description   ABTA is the largest travel association and regulator for tour operators and travel agents in the UK, providing a wide range of services to its members. Its Code of Conduct maintains high standards of trading which benefit the industry and customers. The ABTA logo means choice, value, and high levels of service.
How to apply for membership    For further information on how to apply for ABTA membership as an Agent or a Tour Operator or Travel Industry Partner visit  www.abta.com

The Association For Conferences & Events
 
ASSOCIATION FOR CONFERENCES & EVENTS
www.aceinternational.org
Association Description   Established in 1971, ACE provides an information centre and forum for all in the Industry. Members include companies, traders, institutions and buyers.  ACE organises seminars, educational workshops, and networking events.  Benefits of ACE membership include a monthly Newsletter, ACE Yearbook, and a Members website. 
How to apply for membership   For membership please visit www.aceinternational.org

The Association of Cyprus Travel Agents
 
The Association of Cyprus Travel Agents
www.acta.org.cy  
Association Description  

The Association of Cyprus Travel Agents (ACTA) is par excellence the NGO agency involved in tourism and travel affairs.
It was founded in 1954 and since then it has been recognized as the organization which laid the foundations of Cyprus Tourism.
A formal recognition of ACTA’s important role, is the fact that it has been named by law as the approved Licensing Body for Cypriot Tour Operators. Members of ACTA are the majority of Cypriot Travel Agents who represent all overseas Tour Operators cooperating with Cyprus.

How to apply for membership   Applications for all categories of membership are available online at www.acta.org.cy    

Association of Tour Operators and Travel Industry of North-West of Russia  
Association of Tour Operators and Travel Industry of North-West of Russia "ASTOUR"
Association Description   Established in 2004 ASTOUR provides communication and interaction among all the major tour operators, hotels, colleges and museums in Pskov region. ASTOUR organises educational workshops, presentations of new events in tourism. Also we organises legal advice. ASTOUR unites different companies of one buisness sphere.
How to apply for membership   For membership please e-mail: astour@gmail.com

Spanish Travel Associaation
 
Spanish Travel Agencies Association
www.aedave.es
Association Description   The Spanish Travel Agencies Association (AEDAVE) represents, promotes and defends the legitimate professional and business interests, common to the Travel Agencies integrated in the Association to the Public Authorities, Public Opinion and Sector Providers.
How to apply for membership   For membership please visit www.sadave.org

 



 The Association of Event Organisers  
The Association of Event Organisers Ltd
www.aeo.org.uk
Association Description   The Association of Event Organisers Ltd (AEO) is the trade body representing companies, which conceive, create, develop, manage or market trade exhibitions and consumer events. It is run by its members for the benefit of its members through an elected council of representatives,specialist working groups and a fulltime secretariat. 
How to apply for membership   For further information on how to apply for AEO membership visit www.aeo.org.uk/joinAEO

 
 
Association of Finnish Travel Agents (AFTA)
http://www.smal.fi/index.php?263
Association Description  

AFTA has around 150 full members (350 main offices + branch offices). Apart from full members, AFTA has 75 associate members. They are for example airlines, shipping companies and hotels.
The objectives of the Association are for example to further the development of the travel agent industry in Finland, to promote the mutual interests of its members and protect their rights.

AFTA is the organizer of MATKA Travel fair - in terms of attendance the largest travel trade event in the Nordic countries and the Baltic Sea area. The Association regularly compiles statistics on the development of the travel agency sector. Regularly published statistics based on information gathered from members contain e.g. air based package holidays, business trips and total sales of member agents and tour operators. AFTA is a member of ECTAA.

How to apply for membership   For membership please visit http://www.smal.fi/index.php?263

 


Association of Independent Tour Operators
 
Association of Independent Tour Operators
www.aito.co.uk  
Association Description   AITO is the Association for independent and specialist holiday companies. Our member companies, usually owner-managed, strive to create a range of unique overseas holidays with high levels of professionalism and a shared concern for quality and personal service. It insists on financial protection for all customers holidays and represents members interests to government, industry and the media. Currently there are 144 members in AITO, 39 Tourist Board Affiliates and 36 Business Partners, as well as 152 AITO Specialist Travel Agents.
How to apply for membership   For membership please visit www.aito.co.uk

ANAT Logo
 
National Association of Travel Agencies in Romania
www.anat.ro

International Fair of Tourism “Winter Holiday”

Association Description   With more then 800 agencies as members, The National Association of Travel Agencies is the strongest association of its kind in Romania and associated member of ECTAA. Our activity is dedicated to advising and informing travel agencies about various specific field issues. Our website www.anat.ro, includes complete information and downloadable documents for becoming a member of the association. 
How to apply for membership   For membership please visit www.anat.ro

American Society of Travel Agents
 
American Society of Travel Agents

www.asta.org
Association Description   ASTA, the American Society of Travel Agents, is the largest association of travel professionals worldwide. The majority of ASTA's members are travel agencies. However, travel suppliers, such as cruise lines and tour operators join ASTA. We are the leading advocate for travel agents, the travel industry and the traveling public. Visit www.asta.org/join to become an ASTA member.
How to apply for membership   For membership please visit www.asta.org

Association of ATOL Companies
 
The Association of ATOL Companies (AAC)
www.aac-uk.org
Association Description   The Association of ATOL Companies (AAC) was formed in 1994 to represent the interests of businesses selling scheduled flights and packages based on them. It offers it's members a voice with government, the CAA and the airlines and offers advice lines and up to date information on a regular basis through its e-notes.
How to apply for membership   Full Membership is open to any ATOL Holder whilst Principals looking for a special relationship with members may also consider Premier Partnership membership. Full details and registration at
www.aac-uk.org

Association of Tour Operators of Russia
 
Association of Tour Operators of Russia 

www.atorus.ru
Association Description  

Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) unites 54 leading tour operators, providing about 70% of all outbound and about 50% of all inbound tourist flow of Russia. Our main goals are to increase awareness of citizens, communities, federal and local government bodies of the importance and social value of tourism in modern society, promote and protect the interests of ATOR members and to strengthen the image and the reputation of tour operating business.

How to apply for membership   For membership please visit: www.atorus.ru

 African Travel & Tourism Association  
African Travel & Tourism Association
www.atta.travel
Association Description  

ATTA creates the platform for buyers across the World to meet suppliers of African tourism product at networking events,trade shows and through its links with the media. ATTA distributes news on tourism matters throughout Africa to its wide membership and acts as an information hub between the news media and the tourist industry in times of crisis.ATTA provides many services for its members, which include: Networking, Information and Advice, Membership Directory and Database, ATTA Media Club and Jobspot.  

How to apply for membership  

To join please visit our website www.atta.travel and complete the online application form Join ATTA.
You will need to choose a proposer and a seconder who must know your company and be willing to support your application.


Association of Women Travel Executives
 
Association of Women Travel Executives

www.awte.org.uk
Association Description   The Association of Women Travel Executives provides business and personal development opportunities for women from all sectors of the travel industry through hosted events, development seminars and networking. AWTE aims to equip and prepare women to better serve their existing business and improve the chances of career progression.
How to apply for membership   To more information on AWTE, visit www.awte.org.uk or email memebership@awte.org.uk

Bulgarian Association for Alternative Tourism (BAAT)
 
Bulgarian Association for Alternative Tourism (BAAT)
baat@spnet.net
Association Description   BAAT is an NGO unifying B&B and small hotels, touroperators, Directorates of Protected Areas and other tourism and environment NGO’s. The product of its members varies from rural and culture tourism to special interest’s and adventure experience. BAAT is member of Eurogites and ECEAT and implies its quality criteria through the Green Lodge Brand. It publishes also the “B&B and adventure Guide to Bulgaria”.
How to apply for membership    For membership and other information you can contact 
+359 (0)2 9807685 or baat@spnet.net

 


British Educational Travel Association
 
The British Educational Travel Association
www.betauk.com
Association Description   The British Educational Travel Association is the umbrella body representing producers and suppliers of youth, student and educational travel related products.
 
BETA has raised awareness of this sector and created and environment that encourages enhanced trading between organisations.
How to apply for membership   If you are engaged in youth, student or educational travel, to, from or within the UK, then you should join. 
Click here for further information: www.betauk.com

British Hospitality Association
 
British Hospitality Association

www.bha.org.uk
Association Description   British Hospitality Association is the national trade association of the hotel, catering and leisure industry. Established in 1907, it has in membership most major hotel, restaurant and food and service management companies. The BHA works for its members within government circles and beyond, promoting and protecting the interests of all operators in the industry large and small.
How to apply for membership   For membership please visit www.bha.org.uk


    The British International Spa Association  
The British International Spa Association
 www.spaassociation.org.uk
Association Description   The British International Spa Association is an association set up by professionals in order to establish minimum standards of quality throughout the spa industry.  BISA’s education policy has been developed to provide advanced courses in spa therapy.  BISA has also become the leading representative body for spa accreditation worldwide.  For more information please visit www.spaassociation.org.uk.
 
How to apply for membership   To apply for membership please visit www.spaassociation.org.uk or telephone BISA Head Office on +44 (0)1580 212954


 Brazilian Tour Operators  
Brazilian Tour Operators
www.braztoa.com.br 
Association Description   Braztoa, the Brazilian Tour Operators’ Association, includes the country's largest tour operating organizations among its 71 members, from several regions: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Alagoas, Minas gerais, Paraná, Espírito Santo, Rio Grande do Sul and Salvador.
Its members are exclusive representatives for over 200 products such as cruise ships, hotel chains, car rentals, airlines companies, international assistance cards, tourism offices, international operators, amusement parks, American and European railroad and bus passes. 
How to apply for membership   For membership please visit www.braztoa.com.br


 The Caribbean Tourism Organisation   The Caribbean Tourism Organisation
www.caribbean.co.uk
Association Description   The Caribbean Tourism Organisation provides a range of services and information necessary for the promotion and development of tourism to the Caribbean region. Membership comprises of both public and private sector industry decision-makers who carry out a wide range of co-funded marketing activities through the trade and directly to the consumer. 
How to apply for membership   Membership forms are available from CTO London at tel: +44 (0) 208 948 0057 or online at www.caribbean.co.uk

Cyprus Hotel Association
 
The Cyprus Hotel Association

www.cyprushotelassociation.org
Association Description   The Cyprus Hotel Association is the Hoteliers National Trade Union. The history of its foundation goes back to the beginning of the 1930s. Today the vast majority of all hotel establishments and other licensed tourist accommodation units, all over Cyprus, are members of the Cyprus Hotel Association.
How to apply for membership   For membership please visit
www.cyprushotelassociation.org

 


DP-UK
 
Destination Performance UK
www.dpuk.org.uk
Association Description   Destination Performance UK (DP UK) is a membership organisation of some 110 local authority tourism services and destination management organisations in England and Wales with a particular interest in evaluation.   Its annual Baseline Statement captures data about member destinations' resources and performance for comparison purposes.  DP UK's various category groups meet several times a year and the organisation periodically produces advice sheets to encourage best practice.
How to apply for membership   For membership please visit www.dpuk.org.uk

Association of Danish Travel Agents and Tour Operators
 
Association of Danish Travel Agents and Tour Operators
www.travelassoc.dk
Association Description  

The Association of Danish Travel Agents and Tour Operators was founded in 1938 with the purpose of creating attractive opportunities for Danish Travel Agents and Tour Operators in Denmark.

It is our vision to be recognized as a leading political representative and advisor for Danish Travel Agents and Tour Operators.

 

How to apply for membership   For more information or membership please visit www.travelassoc.dk


 Tourest 2011  
Estonian Association of Travel Agents
www.tourest.eu
Association Description   Estonian Association of Travel Agents (EATA, est. 1990) is the leading travel trade organization of Estonia representing travel agents and tour operators as well as transport companies, hotels, insurance companies, tourism schools etc. EATA is since 1991 the organizer of the first and largest annual international travel fair in the in Baltic countries - “TOUREST”. The 20th TOUREST will take place on February 18th-20th 2011. More information about EATA and TOUREST can be found on our websites www.etfl.ee and www.tourest.eu
How to apply for membership    For further information on EATA please visit www.tourest.eu

The European Tour Operators Association
 
The European Tour Operators Association
www.etoa.org
Association Description   The European Tour Operators Association, with 450 members in 33 countries, invites tour operators and online distributors with bookings in Europe, and European hotels, attractions, tourism boards, ticketing and service providers to discover how ETOA membership can help grow and develop their business contact Jay: Tel: +44(0)20 74994412, E-mail jmunro-michell@etoa.org.
How to apply for membership  

For membership please visit http://www.etoa.org


FEDERATED ASSOCIATION OF TRAVEL & TOURISM AGENTS MALTA
 
FEDERATED ASSOCIATION OF TRAVEL & TOURISM AGENTS MALTA
www.fatta.org
Association Description  

FATTA is a registered non-profit association; set-up to promote professionalism in the Travel & Tourism Industry in Malta

It therefore also acts as a watchdog of the industry and gives advice on legislative, commercial and related matters; in the interest of its members and the nation whenever necessary.

FATTA is also a full active member of ECTAA

How to apply for membership   For membership please visit www.fatta.org

Finland Convention Bureau
 
Finland Convention Bureau
www.fcb.fi  
Association Description  

Finland Convention Bureau (FCB) is a member-based organisation representing the meetings and convention industry. FCB promotes the competitiveness of its members through international sales, marketing and communications activities. FCB is a member of ICCA, ECM, MPI, SITE, UIA and FiBS.

How to apply for membership   For membership please visit www.fcb.fi

Federturismo Confindustria  
Federturismo Confindustria Italia
Federturismo Confindustria website
 
Association Description   Federturismo Confindustria, the national travel and tourism Federation, represents the companies operating in the different areas of the tourism industry. It is part of the Confindustria system and currently includes 25 sector associations, 9 company members (directly associated) and 55 local associations.
How to apply for membership    For further information on how to apply for Federturismo Confindustria membership visit their website: Federturismo Confindustria website


 The Federation of Tour Operators   The Federation of Tour Operators
www.fto.co.uk
Association Description   The Federation of Tour Operators represents the larger UK outbound operators, and is part of ABTA. Its members work together on non-competitive matters, which involve talking to governments – UK, EU and destinations, as well as coordinating their activities in relation to operational issues, such as health and safety, crisis management and sustainable tourism.
How to apply for membership   Membership is by invitation only, and more information can be found at www.fto.co.uk.

PETAGA logo
 
Greek Union of Air Travel Agencies
www.petaga.gr
Association Description   Founded in 1983, PETAGA  is a trade association aiming to preserve , study and promote common financial, social and professional interests of the air travel agencies.
The Greek Union of Air Travel Agencies (PEÔÁGA) consists of companies - travel agencies  organizating every type of travel,  international and domestic (outgoing business) including mainly air transportation.  Corporate or and Leisure travel, individuals,   groups and incentives are covered by Union's  members.
Top producers of the greek market as well  as medium and small  ticketing companies are part of the PETAGA family.
How to apply for membership   For membership please visit www.petaga.gr

Group Travel Organisers
 
Group Travel Organisers Association
www.gtoa.co.uk
Association Description   The Group Travel Organisers Association is the independent organisation representing the interests of those who organise tours and trips for groups as well as those who provide services for group travel.
How to apply for membership   To find out more about the Association, or to join, please visit www.gtoa.co.uk

 The Guild Travel And Tourism    The Guild of Travel and Tourism
 
www.traveltourismguild.com

 
Association Description   The Guild of Travel and Tourism is a leading travel industry association for professionals in the industry. Membership is available to both individuals and corporates with annual membership fees from just £60.
The Guild organises key business and social networking events at prestigious locations in London and offers members a range of business, travel and personal benefits.
Full details on www.traveltourismguild.com or email:enquiries@traveltourismguild.com
 
How to apply for membership   For membership please visit www.traveltourismguild.com or email:enquiries@traveltourismguild.com

Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association
 
Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association 
www.hedna.org  
Association Description   HEDNA is a not-for-profit trade association whose worldwide membership includes executives and managers from the most influential companies in the hotel distribution industry. Founded in 1991, all of HEDNA’s activities are intended to stimulate the booking of hotel rooms through the use of Global Distribution Systems (GDSs), the Internet and other electronic means. HEDNA brings all segments of the hotel industry together to evolve systems and services into electronic distribution that is easy and efficient.
How to apply for membership   To learn more, visit www.hedna.org

 IAGTO
 
IAGTO – INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GOLF TOUR OPERATORS
 
Association Description   IAGTO (International Association of Golf Tour Operators) is the global trade organization for the golf tourism industry. Established in 1997, IAGTO's membership comprises 1600 plus accredited golf tour operators, golf resorts, hotels, golf courses, receptive operators, airlines, tourist boards, approved media and business partners in 84 countries including, at its core, 378 specialist golf tour operators in 52 countries. It is estimated that IAGTO’s operators control over 80% of golf holiday packages sold worldwide outside of Asia and turnover more than 1.5 billion per year.
How to apply for membership   For membership please visit www.iagto.com

 



 International Air Transport Association  
International Air Transport Association
www.iata.org
Association Description   IATA (International Air Transport Association) is a global trade organisation representing some 230 airlines representing 93 percent of scheduled international air traffic. IATA’s mission is to represent, lead and serve the airline industry and facilitate the business between travel agents and airlines.
The 90,000 travel agencies worldwide currently benefit from IATA accreditation, selling US$220 billion worth of airline tickets on behalf of approximately 230 IATA airline members. 
How to apply for membership   To learn more about IATA, please visit www.iata.org

Institute of Hospitality
 
Institute of Hospitality
www.instituteofhospitality.org
Association Description   The Institute of Hospitality (formerly the HCIMA) has been the leading professional association for managers in the hospitality, leisure and tourism industries for over 70 years and it continues to support and promote industry best practice. It possesses a rich and diverse community of members, reflecting the broad span of the hospitality trade.
How to apply for membership   To discover the benefits of membership please visit
www.instituteofhospitality.org

International Hotel & Restaurant Association
 
International Hotel & Restaurant Association
www.ih-ra.com
Association Description   The International Hotel & Restaurant Association (IH&RA) is the only global hospitality organization representing the industry for 140 years. Officially recognized by the United Nations, IH&RA monitors and lobbies international agencies to protect the industry’s interests. Its members represent 200,000 hotels & 6 million restaurants worldwide. 
How to apply for membership   For more information on becoming a member, please email ihra@live.com.


 International Association of Tour Managers Ltd  
International Associations of Tour Managers Ltd
www.iatm.co.uk
Association Description   Founded in 1962,IATM is the only world-wide association for tour managers/tour guides. We provide a global support network,newsletters,meetings,study tours,certification,a professional qualification (CTM) and referrals to tour operators seeking tour managers.Membership is open to tour managers,tour operators,travel agents and suppliers to group tours. 
How to apply for membership  
Applications for all categories of membership are available online at www.iatm.co.uk/categories.htm ,
or from IATM,
397 Walworth Road, London, SE17 2AW.
Tel: [+44] (0)20 7703 9154, Fax: [+44] (0)20 7703 0358.

 International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association  
IGLTA
www.iglta.org

Annual Global Convention in Fort Lauderdale, 10-15 June, 2011
www.igltaconvention.org
Association Description   The International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association is the leading global organization connecting businesses in LGBT tourism – with 2,200-plus member businesses in 85 countries. Members represent all aspects of travel, from destinations and tour operators to media and accommodations. IGLTA’s board recently created a nonprofit foundation to support LGBT tourism worldwide.
 
How to apply for membership   Find out more about membership

 


 itt
 
The Institute of Travel & Tourism (ITT)
www.itt.co.uk 
Association Description  

The Institute of Travel & Tourism is the only professional membership body for individuals employed in the travel and tourism industry. ITT is dedicated to developing and maintaining high professional standards throughout the sector and provides vital links between education and industry.  

How to apply for membership   

To find out more and apply for membership visit : www.itt.co.uk


Irish Travel Agents  Association
 
Irish Travel Agents Association
www.itaa.ie
Association Description  

The Irish Travel Agents Association represents Travel Agents and Tour Operators throughout Ireland. 
The Association is the Irish member of ECTAA www.ectaa.org.Membership services include representation, business development, training, and networking.  The ITAA runs an "affiliate programme"  helping overseas companies and public bodies to reach the Irish trade.

How to apply for membership    To find out more about the membership please visit www.itaa.ie

Meetings Industry Association   Meetings Industry Association
www.mia-uk.org
Association Description   The MIA is the largest professional trade association committed to improving standards in the UK meetings industry. Membership is available to professional organisations in one of four categories; Accredited Venues, Accredited Suppliers, Accredited Destinations and Associate Buyer Members.
How to apply for membership   If you would like to join the MIA contact us on 0845 230 5508 info@mia-uk.org

OpenTravel Association
 
OpenTravel Alliance
www.opentravel.org 

 
Association Description   OpenTravel, a trade association, provides a community where all companies in the electronic distribution supply chain can work together to create an accepted structure for electronic messages.  This enables suppliers and distributors to speak the same interoperability language, trading partner to trading partner.
How to apply for membership    For more information on the benefits of membership, or to apply online  please visit www.opentravel.org/join

Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)
 
Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) UK Chapter
www.pata.org.uk
Association Description   PATA UK Chapter membership is open to anyone in the UK with an interest in selling and promoting travel to the PATA region.Member Benefits include customer referrals from our website, regular meetings, networking and promotional events, regular email newsletter, newsflash updates as appropriate, familiarisation visits as available, online destinational training for you and above all, recognition as an Asia Pacific Expert!Various categories of membership are available depending on your company activity. Annual fees may be applicable if you are a tour operator or other principal. UK Retail Travel Agents can join for free.
How to apply for membership   For membership please visit www.pata.org.uk/pata-membership/

 SETE Logo  
SETE
www.sete.gr
Association Description   SETE is the representative body of Greek tourism businesses.  The objective is to improve the quality and to bolster the competitiveness of Greek tourism. SETE highlights the economic, social and environmental importance of tourism to government, local authorities, public and private sector agencies and builds cooperative links between tourism and other sectors of the economy.
How to apply for membership   To apply for membership please click here SETE

WTM would like to thank the following associations for their commitment to WTM 2008.

 Skal  
Skål
www.skal.org 
Association Description   Skål,founded as an international association in 1934, is the largest organisation of travel and tourism professionals in the world, embracing all facets of the travel and tourism industry. The networking opportunities and facilities to “do business among friends” are endless.
How to apply for membership   Membership is open to managers or executives directly involved in management, sales and promotion, in the travel and tourism industry. A Membership Proposal Form is available from the General Secretariat at skal@skal.org and membership can also be submitted online at www.skal.org   

Thermae
 
Association Attivita' Thermal
www.termeitaliane.com
Association Description   The A.M.A.T. - World-wide Association Attivita' Thermal – been  born in 1983 - it is specialized in the field of the termalismo and the thermal tourism and has one exclusive Data bank containing complete information on thermal centers and of well-being let alone on relative hotel infrastructures, in Italy and abroad concurring to have use of  stays it personalizes to you.    
How to apply for membership   For membership please visit www.termeitaliane.com

 The Truly Independent Professional Travel Organisation  
Truly Independent Professional Travel Organisation
www.tipto.co.uk
Association Description  

TIPTO, the Truly Independent Professional Travel Organisation is a marketing consortium of independent tour operators/suppliers working together promoting their products to independent agents, and is now approaching its 10th  successful year. Activity and support is exclusively for independent travel agents including 19 regional agent roadshows and a dedicated website www.tipto.co.uk.

How to apply for membership   Independent suppliers wishing to develop their independent trade audience are welcome to apply for membership. Details on www.tipto.co.uk or contact Kerri Watt on 0208 742 4073.

 Tourism Management Institute  
Tourism Management Institute
www.tmi.org.uk
Association Description   "Tourism Management Institute is a membership organisation and the professional institute for destination management in the UK with over 340 members who are all involved, one way or another, in the tourism industry and visitor economy. Set up in 1997, we are the independent voice for our members. Membership is open to people involved in all aspects of destination management, tourism training, education, tourism development, tourism delivery, and sector support".  
How to apply for membership   For membership please email:membership@tmi.org.uk

The Tourism Society

 

The Tourism Society
www.tourismsociety.org

 

Association Description   The Tourism Society (est. 1977) is the leading membership association for individual tourism professionals. With a varied programme of nationwide meetings led by key industry figures, a quarterly journal with thought-provoking articles about hot topics in tourism, and a membership whose views help shape national and regional policy. www.tourismsociety.org.
How to apply for membership   To apply for membeship please visit www.tourismsociety.org.

United Federation of Travel Agents
 
United Federation of Travel Agents
www.uftaanepal.com
Association Description  

From November 20th to 24th, UFTAA Members and Affiliates will meet in Kathmandu (Nepal) . For all information on this event, please visit our website : www.uftaa.travel and the congress dedicated website : www.uftaanepal.com

How to apply for membership   To become an UFTAA Member or Affiliate : e-mail : uftaa@uftaa.travel or write to UFTAA, 19 av. Des Castelans (Entrée C) – 98000 Monaco (Principality of Monaco)     Tel : + 377- 9205 2829   or fax : + 377 –9205 2987".

UKINBOUND
 
UKINBOUND
www.ukinbound.org
Association Description  

UKinbound is a trade association which represents the interests of the UK's inbound tourism businesses.

The primary aim is to help our members to manage successful, profitable businesses that are part of a vibrant and sustainable inbound tourism industry.

We achieve this by focusing on advocacy, professionalism and networking.

How to apply for membership  

The best way to become a member is to fill out the form on our webpage (http://www.ukinbound.org/join.php). Moreover you can contact us at the office via mail or call us.


USTOA

  United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA)
www.ustoa.com
 
Association Description   United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) is a professional association representing the U.S. tour operator industry. It is composed of companies whose tours and packages encompass the entire globe and who conduct business in the U.S. All USTOA Active members must participate in USTOA’s $1 million Travelers Assistance Program.
 
How to apply for membership   For membership please visit www.ustoa.com

 Visit Britain  
VisitBritain
www.visitbritain.com
Association Description  

VisitBritain is the authority for tourism in Britain, which markets Britain overseas and England in Britain and Europe. Our mission is to build the value of tourism throughout Britain and throughout the year by creating world-class destination brands and marketing campaigns. Partnerships, market intelligence and quality are key strategic elements.

How to apply for membership   To find out more about VisitBritain and how to work with us, please go to www.visitbritain.com/corporate

 


Visit London
 
Visit London
www.visitlondon.com
Association Description   Visit London is the official tourism and marketing organisation for the capital and is recognised as a dynamic, innovative and best in class.
We are not for profit and play a key role in marketing and selling London to both business and leisure visitors, who generate a spend of over £15 billion per annum. In doing this, we work closely with our partners.
How to apply for membership   For membership please visit www.visitlondon.com

WATA
 
World Association of Travel Agencies
www.wata.net
Association Description   WATA,  Leading Global Network Of Selected Travel Agencies since1949 represents a symbol of trust, quality and professionalism in the high class segment with personalized services, tailor-made programs, special interest and incentives.  Our members agencies are strictly selected companies adhering to the highest professional ethics and enjoying a prominent position in their local destination.
How to apply for membership   For further information on how to apply for WATA membership please visit  www.wata.net

 


World Religious Travel Association
 
World Religious Travel Association
www.WRTAreligioustravel.com
Association Description   The World Religious Travel Association (WRTA) is the leading global network for the $18 billion and 300 million traveler faith tourism industry. WRTA provides education, networking, and promotional opportunities for companies/organizations entering or expanding their presence in the religious travel marketplace. WRTA hosts the annual World Religious Travel Expo.
How to apply for membership   For more information about, or to join WRTA, visit membership please visit www.WRTAreligioustravel.com.

 

 
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