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ATEC – AUSTRALIAN TOURISM EXPORT COUNCIL SOUTHERN WORLD AUSTRALIA – FULL MEMBER

ATEC is the peak industry body that represents the interests of over 1150 tourism export companies throughout Australia.

It has a proven history of building better business opportunities for Australia’s tourism industry.

ATEC is one of the major tourism industry associations and presently has an interface with federal and state government and other industry bodies such as Tourism Australia.

Membership with the Australian Tourism Export Council is a strong endorsement of professionalism, credibility and international market knowledge. Presently membership comprises over 170 Inbound Tour Operators (ITO) who collate, contract, book, administer and service FIT, group, incentive, conference and cruise ship business around Australia.

ATEC also represents the best in Australia tourism product suppliers including accommodation providers, tour companies, attractions, airlines, cruise lines, transport, food and beverage outlets and tourism services.

ATEC membership is recognised as a strong indicator of business reputation and experience.

David Armour, Managing Director of Southern World Australia is an active board member of the Australia Tourism Export Council.

www.atec.net.au



ITOC – INBOUND TOUR OPERATORS COUNCIL OF NEW ZEALAND SOUTHERN WORLD NEW ZEALAND – FULL MEMBER

The Inbound Tour Operators Council of New Zealand is a Trade Association representing the New Zealand inbound tourism industry.

ITOC's mission statement is clearly focused on inbound tourism and ITOC is well placed to play a key role within the New Zealand tourism industry.

Its membership includes Inbound Tour Operators (Full Members) and their suppliers (Allied Members).

ITOC has represented the interests of inbound tourism for over thirty years, and today its Full and Allied members collectively handle most of New Zealand's holiday visitor arrivals.

ITOC plays a vital and supportive role in the expansion of New Zealand tourism at the 'sharp end' of our overseas marketing.

Martin Horgan, Managing Director of Southern World New Zealand is an active board member & Vice President representing full members on the executive committee of the Inbound Tour Operators Council of New Zealand.



TIA – TOURISM INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF NEW ZEALAND SOUTHERN WORLD NEW ZEALAND – FULL MEMBER

The Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) is the largest representative body of tourism operators in New Zealand. It is a membership-based and private sector trade organisation with more than 2000 members – from small operators through to large companies – who collectively make up 85% of the country’s tourism turnover.



SOFTA – THE SOCIETY OF FIJI TRAVEL AGENTS SOUTHERN WORLD FIJI – FULL MEMBER

SOFTA is an integral part of the dynamic tourism industry in the Fiji Islands. Close to 45% of all visitors to the South Pacific visit Fiji. Of the 400,000 visitors that visit Fiji, over 80% buy a product or enjoy a service by a SOFTA member.

From an Airport welcome, to transportation to your hotel, a domestic air ticket to the North, a visit to a jungle waterfall, a 4 wheel jeep to a secluded Fijian village, to cruising the mystical Yasawa Islands, or diving the Beqa lagoons.

These are all services provided by our members.



NTA – NATIONAL TOUR ASSOCIATION SOUTHERN WORLD GROUP (USA) INTERNATIONAL MEMBER:

The National Tour Association is an organization of nearly 4,000 tourism professionals involved in the growth and development of the packaged travel industry. NTA comprises members from 31 countries and is committed to providing business opportunities and knowledge to its members, while offering a collaborative, caring environment in which to build relationships.




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