THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TRAVEL AGENTS
ASTA, short for the American Society of Travel Agents, is the world's largest association of travel professionals. Our members include travel agents and the companies whose products they sell such as tours, cruises, hotels, car rentals, etc. We are the leading advocate for travel agents, the travel industry and the traveling public.
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LATIN AMERICAN TRAVEL ASSOCIATION
LATA, is a travel trade organization that was founded to promote travel to Latin America. The association brings together over 200 companies, including tourist boards, tour operators, hotels, wholesalers, media, airlines and overseas members.
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THE INTERNATIONAL ECOTOURISM SOCIETY
TIES promotes ecotourism, conservation and sustainable development. As the world's oldest and largest ecotourism organization, TIES is committed to promoting the principles of ecotourism and responsible travel. With the goal of uniting conservation, communities and sustainable travel, TIES serves its members in over 90 countries, as the global source of knowledge and advocacy in ecotourism.
SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL INTERNATIONAL
Sustainable Travel International supports and promotes ecotourism, sustainable tourism, ecotours, responsible travel, and green travel through education and outreach. Sustainable Travel International (STI) is a global leader in sustainable tourism development. The 501(c)(3) non-profit organization's mission is to promote sustainable development and responsible travel by providing programs that enable consumers, businesses and travel-related organizations to contribute to the environmental, socio-cultural and economic values of the places they visit, and the planet at large.
ADVENTURE TRAVEL TRADE ASSOCIATION
The ATTA (Adventure Travel Trade Association) serves as a strategic membership organization for companies in the Adventure Travel arena. The ATTA is dedicated to raising the profile of Adventure Travel in the world travel market and provides valuable services, knowledge and connections that will help Members succeed in their businesses, thereby contributing to industry-wide growth.
RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL
responsibletravelSince 2001, we've been handpicking inspiring holidays from all over the globe to give you a fantastic experience and make a real difference to local people and the environment. We were the first people to link up travelers and responsible operators and places to stay in this way, and still offer the largest selection of responsible holidays anywhere on the web!
IGLTA - INTERNATIONAL GAY & LESBIAN TRAVEL ASSOCIATION
is the world's leading travel trade association committed to growing and enhancing its members gay and lesbian tourism business through education, promotion and networking. IGLTA is the leading global organization dedicated to connecting businesses in the GLBT tourism industry.
AMERICA OUTDOORS
The international trade association for the world's finest adventure travel outfitters, tour companies and outdoor educators and their suppliers. America Outdoors Association® is a national trade association (501)(c)(6), representing the interests of over 550 professional companies that provide a wide range of outdoor recreation services and outdoor equipment to more than two million Americans each year.
SOUTH AMERICAN EXPLORERS
The South American Explorers Club is a unique organization offering not only independent information and trip planning advice, but also CLUBHOUSES across the continent - your home away from home in South America!