Marketing African Tourism by Invitation Only

• 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
• The African Tourism Marketing Corporation is a U.S.-based for-profit marketing initiative to promote tourism to Africa from the world.
• The African Tourism Marketing Corporation is run in cooperation with TravelMarketingNetwork and the TravelNewsGroup, publisher of eTurboNews.
• The African Tourism Board provides an effective platform for the public and private sectors to engage and reach out.
• How is the African Tourism Marketing Corporation related to the African Tourism Board in Eswatini and South Africa? 

Who should get our endorsement ?

• 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 include tour operators and ground operators.
• Providers of travel and tourism services
• Trade show and event organizers
• Advertising agencies and providers
• Marketing and PR organizations
• Investment providers
• Related industries like wine, gourmet etc.
• Educational institutions
• Travel agents and tour operators

Why should you get our endorsement?

• Gain the trust by travelers or trade shopping for your services
• Gain prestige
• Provide services
• Grow your destination
• Grow business
• Create jobs
• Get Mentioned
• Gain visibility
• Participate in ATB events, road shows, and virtual discussions

What is required to be endorsed by ATB ?

• Good ratings on Trip Advisor and other social media sites
• Experienced staff and management with a minimum of 3 years in business
• A good safety and security record
• Solid financial credit history
• Allowing credit card payments from consumer customers
• A website searchable on Google, yahoo, Bing, Yandex, Duck Duck Go
• Located in a country that is not on the DO NOT TRAVEL list in the United States, Canada, UK, EU Countries, Australia, New Zealand
• Able to provide three independent recommendations by guests or B2B tour company partners
• Provide all necessary government licenses
• Have sufficient insurance coverage

How to get an endorsement by African Tourism Board?

• Apply for an invitation letter by filling out the form below
• If approved, pay your yearly administration fee. The fee will be quoted in your invitation.
• Your company or entity/ destination will be listed on africantourismboard.com
• A press release will be issued announcing your endorsement
• We will provide a certificate you can proudly show on your website, business cards, or anywhere you choose.
• Use your endorsement to market your operation and/or destination.
• Additional marketing opportunities will be offered throughout the year. Participation is independent of your endorsement.
• There is a one-time fee of $250.00, which will include a searchable and changeable profile on Africantourismboard.com