“The biggest benefit by far for us as a Tour Operator is the networking opportunities at the numerous ETOA events. Our business has really changed over the past 10 years, mainly due to countless new supplier partnerships involved in these events. Membership also allowed us to be exposed to a much bigger pool of suppliers and connections enabling us to do new business much faster than ever before. We also find ETOA to be an invaluable support partner. Whenever we require advice or insight, it is given to us without hesitation.”

Jakes Maritz & Carl Cronje, Founders, Expat Explore Travel Ltd.

“It is more important than ever to be part of a strong membership-based association which can represent our industry at both local and national levels. In addition to brand exposure and networking opportunities, with the many challenges ahead we need to be heard as one voice rather than act in isolation. ETOA can be that voice.”

Marco De Rivo, Head of Hotel Operations, MIKI Travel

“Being a part of the ETOA community is very important to us. In addition to developing and nurturing business connections, the frequent updates on the European environment is invaluable. There is so much is going on at the moment that we would struggle to stay on top all the regulatory changes on our own.”

Adele Youngs, Director, Live Travel and Tours

“It's essential that your brand is recognised within the travel trade. ETOA helps us with this through membership and by B2B workshop attendance. Additionally, the entire team benefit from travel trade insights from webinars, trade shows etc.”

Marco Russi, COO, Kuoni Tumlare Management by JTB

“The Workshops organised by ETOA are an ideal format to collect information and trends from the market and, at the same time, keep the focus on doing business among friends and in a fair way. Being an ETOA member means being part of an international community where you can find a wide range of companies, from the big OTAs to the niche Local Companies for exclusive experiences. In some cases ETOA can help you creating new business opportunities, in some other cases you can even find one of your competitors being part of this network and, believe me, this can be an opportunity to set a fair competition with them, exchange some best practices or even do network by creating links and connections. In general we do feel, as Tiqets, that we can really count on each ETOA reference person and get from him/her all the support in terms of being updated with the latest trends and things happening to the Tourism Industry.”

Paolo Fatone, Regional Director, Tiqets International