Association of Professionals in Tourism (APT)
www.indiatourismprofessionals.com
Association of Professionals in Tourism (APT) was established in 2005 and is a non-government, non-profitable, apolitical organization, committed to the welfare of qualified Tourism Professionals in India.
APT members are mainly professionals from Tour Companies, Travel Agencies, Hotels & Resorts, Airlines, OTA’s and other Tourism related Sectors those who are actively engaged in the promotion of Tourism. A professional qualification is a must for a person to become the member of Association of Professionals in Tourism (APT).
Association of Professionals in Tourism (APT) is governed by an Executive Committee. The Executive Committee comprises of known Professional personalities in the Tourism trade.
Association of Professionals in Tourism
TRA 181
Kundaman Kadavu – Vattiyurkavu Road
Near Thittamangalam Vishnu Temple
Trivandrum 695 013
Kerala
India
Association of Travel Agents (ATA)
www.atamaldives.net
Maldives is well known for its natural beauty and tourist attractions; hence tourism is the largest economic industry in Maldives.
Founded in October 2014 ATA Maldives represents the interests of travel agencies and tour operators in Maldives. Main purpose of ATA Maldives is to serve the tourism industry and to ensure a better future for travel agents in Maldives and to strengthen the travel industry.
The Association is managed by a highly experienced and ambitious group of Travel Agents.
Association of Travel Agents (ATA)
H.Melaim 2/Floor,
Boduthakurufaanu Magu,
Male City
Association of Tourism Trade Organizations (ATTOI)
www.attoi.org
Association of Tourism Trade Organizations is a non-government, non-profitable, apolitical organization, committed to promote tourism in various sectors and also to generate interest for a healthy business relationship and harmony among parties in the trade.
The Association of Tourism Trade Organizations, India was established in 2003, and registered under the Charitable Trust Act of Kerala.
Protecting the natural and cultural environment and responsible travel are key concerns for ATTOI and its members. Each potential member’s sustainable tourism credentials are examined before they are admitted as members. This is to ensure sustainability and to ascertain that local culture and environment are treated with utmost care and respect. ATTOI members recognize that the destinations where they provide holidays are the lifeblood of the industry and that they need to protect them with responsible travel and a sustainable tourism policy.
ATTOI is the first tourism industry association to incorporate into its business charter a commitment to Responsible Travel and Sustainable Tourism.
ATTOI is an Association of individuals and independent companies, each with its own distinctive style and field of operation. As such, each of these individuals and independent companies have their own ways and means of fulfilling their responsibilities by publicizing good practice to encourage and spread Responsible Tourism.
Association of Tourism Trade Organisations, India (ATTOI)
TC 30/1362, VV 92
Mohans Appartment, V V Road
Pettah P.O., Thiruvananthapuram
Pin - 695024
Kerala
India
Confederation of Accredited Tour Operators (India)
www.catokerala.org
Confederation of Accredited Tour Operators is an umbrella body of Govt. of Kerala-approved tour operators. CATO was founded in 2012 by the Government of Kerala and a group of quality-conscious tour operators. This initiative was part of a mission to find credible partners in catering hospitality services par excellence and thereby promoting tourism in Kerala.
Over the years, the organisation has gathered wide acceptance from domestic as well as international tourism fraternities. In addition to promoting tourism, CATO helps its small and medium members come to the fore,as the association stands for credibility in the tourism sector. Since each member of the organisation has undergone a stringent quality assessment, tourists can find a reliable tour operator here, just a click away.
Confederation of Accredited Tour Operators (India)
TC 36/ 1099(3), Shandini Buildings, Enchakkal
Vallakkadavu P.O., Trivandrum 695008
Hotel and Restaurant Association of Bhutan (HRAB)
www.hab.org.bt
Hotel and Restaurant Association of Bhutan (HRAB) is a federation of hotels from all over the country. Members range from restaurants to small family-owned properties to major convention hotels. It is a non-profit, apolitical, mutual benefit organization formed in September 2007 by a group of enthusiastic hoteliers.
To unite all hotels, restaurants and tourist accommodations in the country into one common body, and endeavor to promote tourism on a sustainable and long-term perspectives
Hotel and Restaurant Association of Bhutan (HRAB)
Zamdo Lam, Thimphu, Bhutan
Kerala Hotel General Managers Club (KHGMC)
www.khgmc.org
Kerala Hotel General Managers Club is extremely proud to have established the India’s first organization dedicated exclusively to the Hotel General Management fraternity.
KHGMC Secretariat,
Media Steps India, No.32/2819,
1st Floor, Labour Colony Road, Thammanam, Kochi,
Kerala 682032, India
National Boating Association Maldives (NBAM)
http://www.boating.mv
National Boating Association of Maldives (NBAM) is the Maldivian association; representing the Liveaboards, we have been the voice of liveaboards since the formation of LAM in 2007. Our purpose is to help our Members to grow their businesses successfully and sustainably, and to help their clients and operators choose the appropriate company while choosing a cruising vacation in Maldives
We help members by
Raising standards in the industry and by giving guidance on issues from sustainability, environment and safety.
Presenting a united voice to government to ensure the industry get a fair deal.
Making clients, operators and holidaymakers confident and happy in the holiday package that they book through our Members, and helps us achieve our vision of building confidence in Liveaboard business.
M.Ahuliha
1st Floor
Male 20334
Maldives
Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO)
www.matato.org
Maldives Association of Travel Agents & Tour Operators (MATATO) was found in 2006 by a group of enthusiastic tour operators in the Maldives. The association has evolved over the years to bea leading non-profit organization in the country and at the forefront of Maldivian tourism industry. Taking travel and tourism industry of the Maldives forward through unity, empowerment and co-operation. MATATO has played vital role in the Maldivian tourism arena. Lobbying & Advocacy is crucial pillar of MATATO.
No. 17, 4th Floor
Orchid Magu, Male City, MALDIVES
Sri Lanka Inbound Tour Operators Association
http://www.slaito.net/about_slaito.php
The Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO) was formed by Destination Management Companies who have grouped together and created an association in order to lobby on behalf of DMC’s who receive foreign tourists to Sri Lanka.
Other members include foreign Tour Operators and Charter Airlines. SLAITO is the most influential Association guiding and advising those policy makers in positioning Sri Lanka at the forefront of the global tourism arena.
One voice can scarcely be heard, but when there are many voices, they will be heard and become a force to be reckoned with.
No. 50, Navam Mawatha,
Colombo 2,
Sri Lanka.
The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL)
http://www.thasl.lk/
With a vision for the advancement of the local tourism industry, the Tourist Hotels Association of Sri Lanka - then known as The Ceylon Tourist Hotels Association- held its inaugural meeting on the 9th of March 1965. Having transpired a whole year prior to the establishment of the Ceylon Tourist Board, the event is celebrated as a significant milestone in the evolvement of the modern tourism industry in Sri Lanka.
Mr. N.K Choksy, Q.C was officially elected as the first president of the association and following a year of operation THASL recorded a total of 720 graded rooms with a total bed capacity of 1,200.
And in 1973 inspired by the rapid development of the tourism industry and growth in membership, THASL joined hands with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce to offer their members a more comprehensive service provision.
On the 11th of August 2011, the association was registered as a company by guarantee under the Companies Act of 2007 with its current name, THE HOTELS ASSOCIATION OF SRI LANKA.
The association has resiliently prevailed in their mission to uplift the local tourism industry in the midst of insurgencies, natural disasters, epidemics and a three-decade long civil war. Today THASL is the apex body of the entire hotel industry in the country. It's membership presently stands at 200 hotels and resorts located in different parts of the country, comprising reputed International hotel brands, leading local hotel chains, proprietorships and stand-alone properties ranging from Colombo 5* city hotels to all other star categories including top end boutique properties.
The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka
C/o Ceylon Chamber of Commerce,
2nd Floor, No: 50, Navam Mawatha
Colombo 02,
SRI LANKA.
Maldives Marketing & PR Corporation (MMPRC)
The Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) is the national tourism office of Maldives responsible for carrying out promotional activities to become the most preferred island destination of the world under the theme of Maldives...the Sunny Side of Life; whilst adhering to its mission to promote quality and sustainable growth in the local tourism industry to deliver long term economic, social and cultural benefits to the country.
5th Floor, Velaanaage
Block 20096, Ameeru Ahmed Magu
Male’, Maldives
Nepal
Tourism Board (NTB)
https://www.welcomenepal.com/
Nepal Tourism Board is a national tourism organization of Nepal established in 1998 by an Act of Parliament in the form of partnership between the Government of Nepal and private sector tourism industry to develop and market Nepal as an attractive tourist destination. The Board provides platform for vision-drawn leadership for Nepal’s tourism sector by integrating Government commitment with the dynamism of private sector.
Tourist Service Center
Address: Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu
P.O. Box: 11018
Tel: +977 1 4256909
Fax: +977 1 4256910
E-mail: info@ntb.org.np
Bangladesh International Hotel Association (BIHA)
http://www.bihabd.com
Bangladesh International Hotel Association (BIHA) is the leading representative organization in the hospitality industry, representing more than 21 International hotels which has license Bar of Bangladesh.
BIHA is the official voice of Bangladesh's hoteliers that safeguards their lawful interests and promotes unity and co-operation among its members. We are forming with the intention of helping our members grow in their business by maintaining a high profile with governments, developing strategic and innovative marketing programs, creating networks, voicing their concerns and providing current Industry information and resources. As a member of BIHA you are immediately recognized as a part of Bangladesh's most important in Industrial sector. Your involvement in the programs and committees of BIHA offer an opportunity to serve this vital part of the country's economy and gives you an individual voice within the association and a collective voice through the BIHA.
Federation
of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka
FCCISL is
the rallying point for free enterprises in Sri Lanka . It has empowered Sri
Lankan businesses, in the changing times, to show up their competitiveness and
enhanced their national and global reach.
With a
nationwide membership of over 63 chambers of commerce and business
associations, FCCISL espouses the shared vision of Sri Lankan businesses and
speaks directly and indirectly to over 25,000 business units. It has an
expanding membership of enterprises drawn from large, medium, small and tiny
segments of manufacturing, distributive trade and services.
FCCISL
maintains the lead as the proactive business solution provider through
research, interactions with the government and through global networking.
Federation
of Chambers of Commerce & Industry of Sri Lanka
“Federation
House”
No :
696/3/4, Havelock Road , Colombo 06, Sri Lanka
Tele: +94 11
739 0860 | Fax:
Email:
info@fccisl.lk
Web:
www.fccisl.lk
COLOMBO
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (CCC)
COLOMBO
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (CCC) is the capital's largest independent networking and
business support organization.
info@ccc.lk
http://www.ccc.lk
The Indian
Association of Tour Operators (IATO)
The Indian
Association of Tour Operators (IATO) is the National body of the tourism
industry. It has over 1600 members covering all segments of Tourism Industry.
Established in 1982, IATO today has international acceptance, and linkages. It
has close connections and constant interaction with other Tourism Associations
in US, Nepal and Indonesia, where USTOA , NATO and ASITA are its member bodies;
and is increasing its international networking with professional bodies for
better facilitation to the International traveler visiting not only India but
the entire Region.
Indian
Association of Tour Operators
(National
Apex Body of Tour Operators)
310 Padma
Tower II
22 Rajendra
Place
New Delhi -
110 008
Tel : 91-11-
25750028, 25754478, 25738803
Fax : 91-11-
25750028
