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Membership is open to travel companies and organizations that operate to or within the Continent of Africa and its islands, and to companies that provide services to the travel industry. Please contact the National Membership Chair at: Membership@apta.biz for more information on how you can get involved with APTA.

Let APTA show you how to increase your sales and, more importantly your profits.

WHAT IS APTA?
We are recognized as the outstanding Association for the Promotion of Tourism on the Continent of Africa and its islands. Established in 1980 as a travel industry association. 

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. 

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS FROM APTA MEMBERSHIP?
APTA provides the education to further develop your selling skills and African product knowledge. By joining APTA, you can learn more about the all-important features on the Continent of Africa and its islands, such as game parks, landscapes, cosmopolitan cities and cultural overview that will mean more dollars for you!

DINNER PROGRAMS
APTA’s very successful series of African educational dinner programs featuring guest speakers, new sales tools, destination and product presentations, door prizes, and networking potential will open the door to more profits.

WEBSITE: WWW.APTA.biz 
Is a comprehensive resource web site with dynamic information about the Continent of Africa and its islands; a database listing all corporate members, including direct links to their travel products. APTA.biz provides information about advertised products, special discounts, promotions and Educational Opportunities faster than ever before.

ANNUAL TRAVEL SHOW
Invitation to “Discover Africa” APTA’s annual travel show providing interaction between quality agents and diversified African suppliers.

MINI-TRAVEL MARTS
Mini-travel mart at dinner meetings provides access and exposure to African suppliers’ products.

NEWSLETTER
Informative, quarterly membership newsletter containing a wealth of information including updates from supplier and members.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNIES
APTA members receive first invitations to participate on Educational Opportunities, learning first hand about the high-commission earning destinations.