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- Airlines Reporting Corporation
http://www.arccorp.com/ - ARC handles airline ticket distribution, control and settlement and controls accreditation of travel agencies that issue airline tickets.
- Association of Travel Marketing Executives
http://www.atme.org/ - ATME - a professional, non-profit association of executives with vital responsibilities in the marketing of tourism and travel worldwide.
- Interactive Travel Services Association
http://www.interactivetravel.org/ - ITSA - an online travel industry trade group devoted to eliminating barriers to growth and protecting consumers.
- Cruise Lines International Association
http://www.cruising.org/ - 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.)
- International Air Transport Association
http://www.iata.org/ - IATA - a trade association representing and serving the airline industry world-wide.
- The Travel Industry Association of America
http://www.tia.org/ - TIA - a non-profit, national association that represents and speaks for the common interests and concerns of all components of the U.S. travel industry.
- Airports Council International North America
http://www.aci-na.org/ - ACI-NA represents local, regional and state governing bodies that own and operate commercial airports in the United States and Canada.
- American Bus Association
http://www.buses.org/ - 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.
- Society of Incentive and Travel Executives
http://www.site-intl.org/ - 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.
- National Business Travel Association
http://www.nbta.org/ - The NBTA represents the interests of corporate travel managers and travel service providers in the U.S.
- Regional Airline Association
http://www.raa.org/ - The RAA represents U.S. regional airlines and the suppliers of products and services that support the industry, before federal and state agencies.
- Passenger Vessel Association
http://www.passengervessel.com/ - 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.
- Society For Accessible Travel & Hospitality (SATH)
http://www.sath.org/ - A non-profit agency offering assistance and information for travelers with disabilities. Includes information for travel agents, resources, and a calendar of events.
- Society Of Government Travel Professionals
http://www.government-travel.org/ - SGTP - a national, non-profit association for Government travel / finance managers, suppliers and travel agents in the U.S. travel market.
- United States Tour Operators Association
http://www.ustoa.com/ - USTOA - a professional association representing the tour operator industry, composed of tour companies who conduct business in the U.S.
- Airports Council International
http://www.airports.org/ - The international association of the world's airports. ACI fosters cooperation among its member airports and with other partners in world aviation, including governmental, airline and aircraft manufacturing organizations.
- European Regions Airline Association
http://www.eraa.org/ - ERAA - the representative body for regional air transport throughout Europe. It currently represents 78 airlines and 49 airports.
- International Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus
http://www.iacvb.org/ - IACVB - promotes professional practices in the solicitation and servicing of meetings and conventions.
- International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association
http://www.iglta.com/ - IGLTA - a trade association committed to growing and enhancing its members' gay and lesbian tourism business through education, promotion and networking.
- Travel and Tourism Research Association
http://www.ttra.com/ - TTRA - an international professional organization comprised of providers and users of travel and tourism research.
- National Tour Association
http://www.ntaonline.com/ - NTA - a trade group for U.S. tour operators and related businesses.
- Pacific Asia Travel Association
http://www.pata.org/ - PATA - a non-profit travel trade association serving government tourist offices, airlines, hotels and other travel-related companies throughout the Pacific Asia region.
- Central European Countries Travel Association
http://www.cecta.org/ - CECTA - a trade organization promoting the Central European region's travel and tourist destinations and services.
- Latin American Travel Association
http://www.lata.org/ - LATA - a trade organization that promotes travel and tourism in Latin America.
- Tourism Industry Conference 2002 in British Columbia
http://www.bctourismindustryconference.ca/ - Program and online registration for this conference to be held Feb 27 to Mar 1, 2002.
- Travel Media Association of Canada
http://www.travelmedia.ca/ - 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.
- Philippine Travel Agencies Association
http://www.ptaa.org.ph/ - PTAA - a national organization of Philippine travel agencies, tour operators, hotels, airlines, restaurants, resorts and other tourism-oriented establishments.
- World Travel and Tourism Council
http://www.wttc.org/ - WTTC - an international organization of travel industry executives promoting travel and tourism worldwide.
- World Tourism Organization
http://www.world-tourism.org/ - WTO - an intergovernmental organization that serves as a global forum for tourism policy and issues.
- Association of Corporate Travel Executives
http://www.acte.org/ - ACTE - a professional association representing corporate travel managers and travel service providers in 29 countries.
- OpenTravel Alliance
http://www.opentravel.org/ - OTA - a trade group developing a common standard for the exchange of information within the travel industry.
- Outside Sales Support Network
http://www.ossn.com/ - OSSN - a trade association for independent contractors and outside sales agents in travel. (Requires flash player.)
- International Council of Cruise Lines
http://www.iccl.org/ - ICCL - a trade organization that participates in the regulatory and policy development process to ensure a safe, secure and healthy cruise ship environment.
- International Society of Travel and Tourism Educators
http://www.istte.org/ - ISTTE - an international organization of educators in travel, tourism, and related fields representing all levels of educational institutions.
- International Student Travel Confederation
http://www.istc.org/ - ISTC - a nonprofit confederation of student travel organisations around the world whose focus is to develop, promote and facilitate travel among young people and students.
- International Federation for Information Technology and Tourism
http://www.ifitt.org/ - IFITT - an international organization that promotes discussion about information technologies in the field of tourism.
- The Federation of International Youth Travel Organisations
http://www.fiyto.org/ - FIYTO - an open, world-wide, non-political and non-sectarian travel trade association advocating the special identity of young travellers, and their right to flexible, affordable travel and travel-related services.
- International Association of Tour Managers Ltd
http://www.iatm.co.uk/ - IATM - a professional Association of experienced Tour Managers and Travel Guides
- The International Bureau of Social Tourism
http://www.bits-int.org/ - BITS - promotes the right of all to leisure, holidays and tourism.
- African Travel & Tourism Association
http://www.atta.co.uk/ - ATTA promotes the tourism products of members with destinations within Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands.
- Small Business Hospitality Association
http://hospitality-1st.com/sbha/ - SBHA is dedicated to networking and professionalism throughout the small business hospitality industry.
- Association for Tourism and Leisure Education
http://www.atlas-euro.org/ - 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.
- The Association of Car Rental Industry Systems Standards
http://www.acriss.org/ - ACRISS is a European Economic Interests Group, which has been setting display standards for the car rental industry via global distribution systems since 1989.
- Travel Technology Initiative
http://www.tti.org/ - TTI facilitates the development of open standards for the exchange of electronic data between tour operators, airlines, ferries, hotels and rail operators.
- Arab Air Carriers Organization
http://www.aaco.org - 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.
- Caribbean Tourism Organization
http://www.onecaribbean.org/ - CTO is a trade organization whose main objective is the development of sustainable tourism for the economic and social benefit of Caribbean people.
- The International Ecotourism Society
http://www.ecotourism.org/ - TIES promotes ecotourism, conservation and sustainable development.
- International Association for Medical Assistance to Travellers
http://www.iamat.org/ - A non-profit organization that provides medical information for countries around the world, as well as associated English speaking doctors in 300+ cities.
- Green Globe 21
http://www.greenglobe21.com/ - The Worldwide Programme for Sustainable Travel and Tourism. Green Globe 21 specialises in developing environmental management and awareness for the Travel and Tourism industry and provides practical means through which companies can improve their environmental performance.
- North West CruiseShip Association
http://nwcruiseship.org/ - NWSA - a not-for-profit association working on behalf of the nine member lines to build positive relationships with communities and government agencies and to develop strong partnerships with communities and business in Canada, Alaska and the Pacific North West.
- Student and Youth Travel Association
http://www.syta.org/ - SYTA - a non-profit, professional trade association that promotes student & youth travel.
- Adventure Travel Trade Association
http://www.adventuretravel.biz/ - Global membership organization dedicated to promoting and growing the adventure travel market.
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