The African Tourism Board
- Our Philosophy:
Tourism as a Catalyst for Unity, Peace, Growth, Prosperity, Job Creation for the People of Africa - Our Vision:
Where Africa becomes ONE tourism destination in the WORLD - Our Code of Ethics:
ATB supports the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics for Tourism which highlights the “decisive and central” role of UNWTO, as recognized by the General Assembly of the United Nations, in promoting and developing tourism with a view to contributing to economic development, international understanding, peace, prosperity, and universal respect for, and observance of human rights, and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction and without any form of discriminations. - The Board provides leadership and counsel on an individual and collective basis to its member organizations.
- The African Tourism Board provides an effective platform for both the public and private sector to engage and reach out.
Who should join us
Membership is encouraged for:
- Public sector: ministers, national parks, tourism authorities
- City, regional, and national tourism boards located in Africa
- Hospitality (hotels, resorts, B&Bs, safari lodges, etc.)
- MICE industry
- NICHE markets
- Aviation: airlines, air charters
- Cruise lines
- Tourist attractions
- Stakeholders including tour operators, ground operators, and travel agencies
- Associations
- Providers of travel and tourism services anywhere in the world
- Trade show and event organizers
- Advertising agencies and providers
- Marketing and PR organizations
- Investment providers
- Related industries like wine, fuel, etc.
- Educational institutions
- News media
- Travel agents and tour operators
The African Tourism and Convention Marketing Corporation is an independent entity based in the United States to assist African Tourism Board Members with PR & Marketing in non-African Source Markets.
ATB appointed tourism Offices operated by approved partners located in:
- New York, USA
- Frankfurt, Germany
- Delhi, India
- Tel Aviv Israel
- London, UK
- Rome, Italy
African Tourism and Convention Marketing provides:
- Access to ATB Tourism Offices
- Global and Regional PR & Marketing plans
- Access to the ATB Friends of the Press Network
- Trade Show Participation and Representation
- Crisis Communication in Cooperation with the Safer Tourism Rapid Response Team
- Access to Global Rescue programs
- Evaluates and works with partners that can provide services to ATB members such as research, advertising, training, and event planning.
- Safety and Security Training with Safer Tourism and other partners.
- Branding
African Tourism and Convention Marketing Corporation
- ATB members have exclusive access to activities by the African Tourism and Convention Marketing Corporation
- Your contact details are available and shared with potential clients or visitors at ATB tourism offices worldwide.
- An enhanced listing with links on the new African Tourism Board information portal for tourists.
- Your logo or message included in selected ATB advertisements.
- Your logo included on promotional material printed for events or trade shows.
- Newsworthy press-releases forwarded to our Friends of the Media
- Access to our fist aid Rapid Crisis Response team in case of need
Member Categories
Corporate
Listed on the ATB Member Directory
Propose and participate in projects.
Voting rights.
Members are able to run for boards, committees, and positions open to the private sector.
Access the African Tourism Marketing and Convention Marketing.
Access events, workshops, and virtual discussions.
Access to friends of the media.
Access to the ATB member database.
Access to research.
Access to ATB Chat Groups
Permission to use the ATB Logo.
Definition
- Small Family Business (1 location not more than 5 associates )
- Corporate: Up to 3 locations, not more than 50 associated
- Midsize Corporation Up to 10 locations, not more than 200 associates
- Large Corporation
Public Sector
Listed on the ATB Member Directory
Propose and participate in projects.
Voting rights.
Members are able to run for boards, committees and positions open to the public sector.
Access to high level discussion groups for the public sector.
Access the African Tourism Marketing and Convention Marketing.
Access events, workshops, and virtual discussions.
Access to friends of the media.
Access to ATB member database.
Access to research.
Access to the ATB Chat Group.
Permission to use the ATB Logo.
Press releases posted for issues related to ATB.
Access to the SaferTourism Rapid Response Services in case of a crisis.
Observer
Observers is reserved for the public sector and approved entities to allow immediate access to Public Sector Benefits while going through necessary approval procedures to become a full member.
Observer membership is free until internal approval and procurement is concluded to join as a full member.
Permission to use the ATB Logo
Non Profit & Charities
Reserved for qualified associations, universities and charities.
Reserved for responsible tourism initiative, cultural organizations, operating on a non -profit bases and are not selling travel services.
All non-profit members should be able to raise awareness and support tourism projects for Africa.
Access to events.
Able to propose projects.
Listed on the ATB member directory.
Permission to use the ATB Logo.
No voting rights.
Travel Agents
For travel agents and individual members in the travel and tourism industry outside Africa interested in generating sales for Africa.
Qualified buyers will be invited to network events, training, seminars and virtual conferences.
Buyers may be invited to trade shows and fam trips.
Permission to use the ATB Logo.
No voting rights.
Individual
Individuals observer
You will receive updates.
You will not have a profile online.
No voting rights.
Press
Journalists and publications with a track record writing about Africa Tourism.
Journalists will be invited to events, press-conferences and recommended to hosted press- trips.
Journalists will be listed on the “friends of the media” directory.
Option to be also listed as a member with a full profile on the ATB directory.
Press wanted to promote or sell services MUST join as corporate members.
Journalists are invited to attend and report on ATB events and activities.
Permission to use the ATB Logo.
No voting rights.
Annual Membership Rates
Corporate
Based in Africa
- Small business: ZAR 2,200/ USD150.00
- Corporate: ZAR 7,400.00/ USD500.00
- Midsize Corporation: ZAR22,000.00/ USD1,500.00
- Large Corporation: ZAR74,000.00/ USD5,000.00
- Small business: ZAR4,500.00/ USD300.00
- Corporate: ZAR15,000.00/ USD1,000.00
- Midsize Corporation: ZAR45,000.00/ USD3,000.00
- Large Corporation: ZAR150,000.00/ USD10,000.00
Public Sector
- Regional tourism offices or Provincial/ organizations or Ministers
ZAR15,000.00/ USD1,000.00 - National Tourism Offices or National Organizations or Ministers ZAR45,000.00/
USD3,000.00
Observer
- NO CHARGE
until regulations and procedure allow you to join as a member. Maximum one year.
Non Profit & Charities
- NO CHARGE
Travel Agency (buyer)
- ZAR750.00/
USD50.00
Individual Observers
- ZAR350.00/
USD25.00
Press
- ZAR350.00/
USD25.00
If you don’t see the application form below, please click here.