Introducing
The scheme that enables suppliers worldwide to join the ABTA family

The International Associate Scheme
 Over the years ABTA has developed and maintained strong links with travel industry principals. The International Associate scheme enables worldwide suppliers to join the ABTA family, so strengthening the links between these businesses and ABTA Members.

International Associates are businesses without UK offices whose primary activity is the provision of products, services or information sold or used by ABTA’s tour operator and travel agent Members. The scheme is not open to UK businesses or to businesses that are eligible to join ABTA as a travel agent or tour operator Member. International Associates may be hotels and resorts, airports, car hire companies, ground handlers, tourist boards (without a UK presence) and other suppliers that do not operate in the UK and that would like to enhance their profile with ABTA and its Members.
ABTA's International Associate scheme was launched at the end of 2002. A full list of International Associates is available on request.
 
SCHEME BENEFITS

The International Associate scheme offers a range of benefits which are designed to help businesses worldwide to raise their profile with ABTA Members. These are:

  • use of the International Associate logo – a business-to business logo designed to show membership of the ABTA family
  • discounts of 10% off a number of ABTA’s services, including attendance at the ABTA Convention and any purchase of ABTA’s membership database
  • advertising opportunities on ABTA’s dedicated Member website, www.abtamembers.org
  • business listing on www.abtamembers.org and in the ABTA Members’ Handbook
  • a free copy of the annual List of ABTA Members
  • copies of ABTA’s regular e-mail bulletin, ABTA Today

SCHEME COST
The annual subscription to the International Associate scheme is UK £200.

SCHEME RULES
International Associates are not bound by ABTA’s Rules of Membership and Code of Conduct. They are, however, required to adhere to the International Associate scheme rules. To download a copy of the application form click here (adobe pdf)

FURTHER INFORMATION
If you have any questions or would like further information about the scheme, please write to