WTM Associations' Pavillion Catalogue - World Travel Market

WTM Associations’ Pavilion CatalogueAssociations’ DirectoryThe Hellenic Association of Travel and TouristAgencies (HATTA) was established in 1927. Since then,the association has been contributing dynamicallyto the development and promotion of Greektourism, providing through its members a variety ofdifferentiated services that have been supporting thecountry’s developmental efforts while upgrading thequality of the tourist services offered.The Hospitality Sales and Marketing AssociationInternational (HSMAI) is committed to growingbusiness for hotels and their partners, and isthe industry’s leading advocate for intelligent,sustainable hotel revenue growth. The associationprovides hotel professionals & their partners withtools, insights, and expertise to fuel sales, inspiremarketing, and optimise revenue.The international Federation for IT and Travel& Tourism – is the leading independent globalcommunity for the discussion, exchange anddevelopment of knowledge about the use andimpact of new information and communicationtechnologies (ICT) in the travel and tourism industry.HBAA, the trade association that represents thecollective interest of the parties involved in theprocurement and management of conference,meetings and accommodation in the UK andinternationally. Celebrating its second decade, theHBAA is recognised as the pre-eminent associationand driving force of professionalism for the sector.Hotel Technology Next Generation is a global tradeassociation that fosters, through collaborationand partnership among hoteliers and technologyproviders, the development of next-generationsolutions that will enable them to do businessglobally in the 21st century.As we approach our 30th anniversary, IGLTA ismaking a historic step with the official introductionof a business to consumer outreach programto complement our respected business-tobusinessoperation. Starting with a virtual launchin June 2012, our expansive consumer outreachinitiative will create a new level of membership forworldwide travellers.The Hotel Electronic Distribution NetworkAssociation is an international association focusedon advancing hospitality distribution throughcollaboration and knowledge sharing. Founded in1991, HEDNA aims to bring all segments of the hotelindustry together to evolve systems and services intoelectronic distribution that are easy and efficient.The International Association of Golf TourOperators is the global trade organisation forthe golf tourism industry. IAGTO’s membershipcomprises 1600 plus accredited golf tour operators,golf resorts, hotels, golf courses, receptiveoperators, airlines, tourist boards, approved mediaand business partners in 84 countries.The Institute of Hospitality, founded as theInstitutional Management Association in 1938, isthe professional body for individual managersand aspiring managers working and studying inthe hospitality, leisure and tourism industry. TheInstitute’s reputation as a membership organisationpromoting quality standards and education spansmore than 100 countries.The Hotel Marketing Association is the official hotelindustry branch of the CIM. Membership comprisessales, marketing and operations personnel with aninterest in hotel marketing. We provide marketingeducation, look to raise the standard of hotelmarketing, endorse good marketing practise andprovide an opportunity to network.Founded in 1962, IATM is the only world-wideassociation for tour managers/tour guides. Weprovide a global support network, newsletters,meetings, study tours, certification, a professionalqualification (CTM) and referrals to tour operatorsseeking tour managers. Membership is open totour managers, tour operators, travel agents andsuppliers to group tours.Advantage, Specialists in Travel, is the UK’s largestgroup of independent specialist travel agents witha network of over 800 outlets across the countrywith an annual combined group turnover in excessof £3 billion.HOSPA is the Association that helps hospitality’sFinance, Revenue Management and ITprofessionals to develop their careers, network withcolleagues and keep up-to-date with industry trendsand developments. We offer a wide and growingrange of opportunities for members.The International Association of Tourists and Travellersis non-profit organisation created in Georgia in 2008for development of all types of tourism in Georgiaand in other countries. The organisation rendersthe high-quality help to tourists, increases efficiencyof activity of travel agencies, and establishesrelations between the organisations of members ofassociation for creation of uniform tourist base.The Institute of Tourist Guiding is the Governmentapproved standard-setting body for the whole touristguiding sector throughout the UK, except Scotland.We work to achieve recognition of the profession oftourist guiding and put in place uniform standardsfor qualifications at all levels, including theinternationally respected Blue Badge.06 World Travel Market | 05-08 NOV 2012• ExCeL LONDON | www.wtmlondon.com3760_WTM_association_brochure_f.indd 6 09/10/2012 10:01