WATA

WORLD ASSOCIATION OF TRAVEL AGENCIES specialized in high-end, tailor-made products

Founded in 1949 in Switzerland; WORLD ASSOCIATION OF TRAVEL AGENCIES is a non-profit
organization. WATA has positioned itself as a truly respected name in the travel industry and can
claim to be the World Leading Network of Inbound Travel Agencies for FITs and Groups on the
Leisure segment of our industry. The World Association of Travel Agencies (WATA) is a worldwide
organization of selected inbound and outbound travel agencies dedicated to the enhancement of the
professionalism and profitability of member agents through mutual cooperation and global
networking. Its members are committed to the highest standards of business ethics and quality of
service to clients.

Members:

The principle of WATA is to be represented in every country by the best travel agencies abiding by the
highest standards of business ethics and quality of services. WATA is open to travel agencies offering
local services, preferably privately owned companies (independent), middle size, adhering to the
highest professional ethics and enjoying a prominent position in their local community. Priority is
given to well-established companies in their destination ensuring that their members will be the best
local travel experts having a complete knowledge of the place, the infrastructure & excellent relations
with local suppliers. Customers feel more confident in choosing our services as they recognize in the
WATA logo a symbol of trust and professionalism for the satisfaction of their clients.

Offers:

Deal with FITs (1-9 pax) and Groups

Offer all ground services: Transfers, Sightseeing, Excursions and Tours; Hotel reservations,
Restaurants, driven-car hire, Motor-coach, regular tours, luxury, etc.

They coordinate all services on spot

Work on tailor-made programs, with a high level of special interest.

Have a complete knowledge of the destination to offer highly creative ideas

Are very prompt in answering requests

Produce efficient on-site assistance

Keep neutral advice

Maintain excellent relations with their local service providers for best negotiation

ASTA

Since its founding on April 20, 1931 as the American Steamship and Tourist Agents Association,
ASTA has remained true to the mission outlined by its founding members. Even in the face of recent
predictions of the demise of travel agents, ASTA's current initiatives fighting for travel agents and for
the traveling public indicate a promising future for travel agents and for the Society.
In 1931, more than 60 agents joined an association that promised to protect and promote the mutual
interests of its members, maintain a dignified code of ethics, combat unfair competition, stimulate the
public's desire to travel and promote the use of ASTA members' services.

Governance
The policies of the Society are established by a National Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors has 16 members as follows: 9 Directors At-Large; 3 Directors selected by the
Chapter Presidents' Council; the chair of the International Chapter Presidents' Council; 1 NACTA
Member Director and 2 Directors selected by the ASTA Corporate Advisory Committee and ratified
by the Board. The Chief Executive Officer is a Director ex officio.
The Board of Directors has an Executive Committee, elected by all Board members from the 9
Directors At-large, consisting of the following corporate officers (also called National Officers):
President & Chairman; Vice President/Secretary; Treasurer; and Chief Executive Officer as an ex
officio, non-voting member.
In addition, the Board annually elects to the Executive Committee a CAC member from among the
CAC-member Directors. The CAC- member of the Executive Committee has a vote in all Executive
Committee actions.
Volunteer participation in the various committees, councils and boards support the Society's many
programs, policies and research. Elections are held annually staggering the positions up for election.
Officers are elected by the voting members and serve a maximum of two terms of two years each.

Committees

Volunteers are more important for ASTA. The contributions of our volunteers enable ASTA to be a
strong association. ASTA thanks the many volunteers who give their time and energy each year.

Executive Board
Board of Directors
Chapter Presidents Council
Chapter Boards
Chapter Committee Chairpersons
International Chapter Presidents Council

ASTA Leadership is an elected group of members, each year ASTA conducts national elections and
chapter elections.
 ITB

The ITB Berlin (Internationale Tourismus-Brse Berlin) is the world's largest tourism trade fair.
The companies represented at the fair include hotels, tourist boards, tour operators, system providers,
airlines and car rental companies.

The thematically ordered market segments help visitors and exhibitors to quickly find their way
through the wide product range of ITB Berlin: Book World, Business Travel Days, Cruises, Cultural
Tourism, Economy Accommodation, eTravel World, Adventure & Responsible Tourism, Gay &
Lesbian Travel, ITB Mobile Travel Services, Training and Employment (Career Center), Travel
Technology, Trends & Events, Wellness, Youth Travel.

In 2012, about 7,000 journalists attended the ITB Berlin, of whom about 1,500 came from abroad. In
addition to the industries leading trade magazines, business and travel journalists from 94 countries
report on the latest travel trends and products. 11,000 exhibitors from 180 countries welcomed
170,000 visitors, among these 113,000 were trade visitors. The ITB Berlin takes place annually in
March at the Messe Berlin.

Countries and segments at ITB Berlin

With its unique diversity, ITB Berlin covers the entire value-added chain of touristic offers.
Orientation is provided by the geographical organization of the 180+ participating countries and
regions.

In addition, ITB Berlin is divided into separate segments which reflect the most important current
topics, making it easy to find your way around the trade shows broad range of products and services.

At the Virtual Market Place one can also research exhibitors, products and networking participants in
preparation for ITB Berlin, you can establish contact with them and set up meetings - to optimally
prepare for your visit to the trade show.

Social Responsiblity

As the Worlds Leading Travel Trade Show, ITB Berlin is also a generator of inspiration for Corporate
Social Responsibility. Ecological and social responsibility is an essential task for the future and a
requirement for long-term success not only in the commercial sense.

ITB Berlin itself is committed to human rights, social justice, the fight against the sexual exploitation
of women and children, and climate, environmental and animal protection.
 ICAO

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is a UN specialized agency, established by

States in 1944 to manage the administration and governance of the Convention on International Civil
Aviation (Chicago Convention).

ICAO works with the Conventions 191 Member States and industry groups to reach consensus on
international civil aviation Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) and policies in support of
a safe, efficient, secure, economically sustainable and environmentally responsible civil aviation
sector. These SARPs and policies are used by ICAO Member States to ensure that their local civil
aviation operations and regulations conform to global norms, which in turn permits more than
100,000 daily flights in aviations global network to operate safely and reliably in every region of the
world.

In addition to its core work resolving consensus-driven international SARPs and policies among its
Member States and industry, and among many other priorities and programmes, ICAO also
coordinates assistance and capacity building for States in support of numerous aviation development
objectives; produces global plans to coordinate multilateral strategic progress for safety and air
navigation; monitors and reports on numerous air transport sector performance metrics; and audits
States civil aviation oversight capabilities in the areas of safety and security.

Assembly
The Assembly, comprised of all Member States of ICAO, meets not less than once in three years and
is convened by the Council at a suitable time and place. An extraordinary meeting of the Assembly
may be held at any time upon the call of the Council or at the request of not less than one-fifth of the
total number of Member States.

Vision & Mission

Vision:
Achieve the sustainable growth of the global civil aviation system.
Mission:
To serve as the global forum of States for international civil aviation. ICAO develops policies and
Standards, undertakes compliance audits, performs studies and analyses, provides assistance and
builds aviation capacity through many other activities and the cooperation of its Member States and
stakeholders.

ICAO Strategic Objectives

Safety:

Enhance global civil aviation safety. This Strategic Objective is focused primarily on the State's
regulatory oversight capabilities. The Global Aviation Safety Plan (GASP) outlines the key activities for
the triennium.

Air Navigation Capacity and Efficiency:

Increase the capacity and improve the efficiency of the global civil aviation system. Although
functionally and organizationally interdependent with Safety, this Strategic Objective is focused
primarily on upgrading the air navigation and aerodrome infrastructure and developing new procedures
to optimize aviation system performance. The Global Air Navigation Capacity and Efficiency Plan
(Global Plan) outlines the key activities for the triennium.

Security & Facilitation:

Enhance global civil aviation security and facilitation. This Strategic Objective reflects the need for
ICAO's leadership in aviation security, facilitation and related border security matters.

Economic Development of Air Transport:

Foster the development of a sound and economically-viable civil aviation system. This Strategic
Objective reflects the need for ICAO's leadership in harmonizing the air transport framework focused on
economic policies and supporting activities.

Environmental Protection:

Minimize the adverse environmental effects of civil aviation activities. This Strategic Objective fosters
ICAO's leadership in all aviation-related environmental activities and is consistent with the ICAO and
UN system environmental protection policies and practices.