Associations Websites

WTO - an intergovernmental organization that serves as a global forum for tourism policy and issues.

ARC handles airline ticket distribution, control and settlement and controls accreditation of travel agencies that issue airline tickets.

ATME - a professional, non-profit association of executives with vital responsibilities in the marketing of tourism and travel worldwide.

CLIA - the official trade organization of the cruise industry of North America. It offers support and training for the travel agent community, including the Cruise Counsellor Certification Program. (Requires flash player.)

IATA - a trade association representing and serving the airline industry world-wide.

ACI-NA represents local, regional and state governing bodies that own and operate commercial airports in the United States and Canada.

ABA - a trade association representing motorcoach and tour companies, travel and tourism organizations, and suppliers of bus products and services in the U.S. and Canada.

SITE - a worldwide organization of business professionals dedicated to the recognition and development of motivational and performance improvement strategies of which travel is a key component.

The RAA represents U.S. regional airlines and the suppliers of products and services that support the industry, before federal and state agencies.

PVA - a national association representing the interests of owners and operators of dinner cruise vessels, sightseeing and excursion vessels, gaming boats, car and passenger ferries, private charter vessels, and overnight cruise ships under U.S., state, or Canadian regulations.

A non-profit agency offering assistance and information for travelers with disabilities. Includes information for travel agents, resources, and a calendar of events.

USTOA - a professional association representing the tour operator industry, composed of tour companies who conduct business in the U.S.

ERAA - the representative body for regional air transport throughout Europe. It currently represents 78 airlines and 49 airports.

TTRA - an international professional organization comprised of providers and users of travel and tourism research.

NTA - a trade group for U.S. tour operators and related businesses.

PATA - a non-profit travel trade association serving government tourist offices, airlines, hotels and other travel-related companies throughout the Pacific Asia region.

LATA - a trade organization that promotes travel and tourism in Latin America.

TMAC - a national trade association representing members of the communications media who are involved at a professional level in the dissemination of information about travel.

WTTC - an international organization of travel industry executives promoting travel and tourism worldwide.

ACTE - a professional association representing corporate travel managers and travel service providers in 29 countries.

OTA - a trade group developing a common standard for the exchange of information within the travel industry.

OSSN - a trade association for independent contractors and outside sales agents in travel. (Requires flash player.)

ISTTE - an international organization of educators in travel, tourism, and related fields representing all levels of educational institutions.

IFITT - an international organization that promotes discussion about information technologies in the field of tourism.

IATM - a professional Association of experienced Tour Managers and Travel Guides

ATTA promotes the tourism products of members with destinations within Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands.

ATLAS is a global network of universities with research and education interests in tourism and leisure. It conducts research in cultural tourism, sustainable tourism, ICT, human resources, and SMEs.

ACRISS is a European Economic Interests Group, which has been setting display standards for the car rental industry via global distribution systems since 1989.

TTI facilitates the development of open standards for the exchange of electronic data between tour operators, airlines, ferries, hotels and rail operators.

AACO is the regional association of the Arab Airlines. It is a non-profit organization with a mission to assist its member airlines to achieve safer and more economical operations.

CTO is a trade organization whose main objective is the development of sustainable tourism for the economic and social benefit of Caribbean people.

TIES promotes ecotourism, conservation and sustainable development.

A non-profit organization that provides medical information for countries around the world, as well as associated English speaking doctors in 300+ cities.

SYTA - a non-profit, professional trade association that promotes student and youth travel.

Global membership organization dedicated to promoting and growing the adventure travel market.

Providing the opportunity to discuss tourism issues through networking, problem solving and educational sessions.

The GBTA represents the interests of corporate travel managers and travel service providers in the U.S.