Frequently Asked Questions
What is APTA?
We are recognized as the outstanding Association for the Promotion of Tourism to the Continent of Africa and its islands.
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What are APTA's Goals?
“Adventure Travel” has become one of the hottest and most exciting segments of our industry. The number of American visitors continues to rise each year and APTA can help you capitalize on this growing, extremely profitable market.
APTA is designed to educate and inform travel agents about available products and provide networking opportunities with Africa specialists.
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How can an Agent benefit from APTA?
APTA provides the education to further develop your selling skills and African product knowledge. Travelers depend on “you” the travel professional for guidance on these important, perhaps, once in a lifetime journeys. By joining APTA, you can learn more about the all-important features of the Continent of Africa and its islands, such as game parks, landscapes, cosmopolitan cities and cultural overview that will mean more dollars for you!
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How will suppliers & tourism board benefit from membership?
APTA provides invaluable access to a targeted client base to promote and sell your African travel products. APTA has proven to be an effective and profitable tool in establishing your name and generating travel agent interest.
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What are the dinner programs about?
APTA has been very successful in offering a series of African educational dinner programs. These programs feature guest speakers, new sales tools, destination and production presentations, door prizes, and networking potential with your professional peers that opens the door to more profits.
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Are there any trade shows?
Your membership includes an invitation to “Discover Africa” APTA’s annual travel show providing interaction between quality agents and diversified African suppliers.
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APTA newsletter?
Your membership will include our APTA newsletter.
Informative, quarterly membership newsletter containing a wealth of information including updates from supplier members.
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Who can submit articles for the Newsletter?
Actually any member of APTA can submit articles for the newsletter. Individual membership is welcome for share recent African adventures, a special event or anything which they would like to share with the organization.
Corporate and Associate members are encouraged to share all press releases and product updates on the website and the newsletter. Guidelines for submissions are available.
Newsletter deadlines are March 31, June 30, Sept. 30 and Dec. 31. and photos are allowed! Send newsletter submissions (electronically is preferred) to
news@APTA.biz to the Newsletter Director.
Am I eligible for Educational Opportunities?
APTA members receive first invitations to participate on out-of-country Educational Opportunities, learning first hand about the high-commission earning destinations.
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