ETOA was founded in 1989 by a group of tour operators who wanted representation in Europe. After 20 years ETOA still remains the only trade association offering European level representation for the interests of inbound and intra-European tour operators, wholesalers and their European suppliers.

Today, ETOA is the voice of European Inbound Travel, with over 450 Members

The ETOA Secretariat is responsible for the day-to-day running of the association, and has its office in London, UK.

Additionally, members have the opportunity to get involved by joining one of the various ETOA committees.

Our members

Members
ETOA full members include leading International Tour Operators, Online Travel Agents and Wholesalers whose business is to bring passengers into Europe.  In 2006 ETOA members brought €3.6bn of revenue to Europe. 

Associate Members
ETOA also has a strong membership of leading European suppliers (Associate Members) including individual hotels, hotel groups, tourist attractions, ground handlers, technology systems and services, transport providers, tourist boards and other tourism services.

See the ETOA membership directory for current listings.

Our aims

  • To create commercial opportunities between buyers and sellers in the travel industry and act as a forum for cooperation between members
  • To influence European tourism legislation so that it ensures members are provided with a viable environment in which to do business
  • To keep members informed of the latest developments in the issues that affect their business

ETOA Constitution