ATOAI offers membership to individuals and organizations who are recognized for their professionalism and involvement in the tourism, adventure tourism, or travel industry. Below are the Membership Categories we offer
MEMBERSHIP
Types of ATOAI Membership
Active Membership
Allied Membership
Associate Membership
Media Membership
Professional / Individual Membership
Lifetime Membership
Tour operator for a minimum period of one year and is recognized by the Centre Government as an Adventure Tour Operator and a part of the activity is the promotion of Adventure Tourism shall be eligible for membership as an Active Member of the Association provided an application is made and accepted by the Executive Committee. The applicant must give the commitment to run the said adventure activity in a responsible, safe, and sustainable manner while adhering to the guidelines laid down by the association from time to time.
Any firm, or company that is regularly engaged or associated with the Tourism and Travel Industry and has their place of business in India or outside India for a minimum period of 1 year such as tour operators, travel agents, carrier companies, hoteliers, caterers, excursion agents, guides, transport contractors, forwarding and clearing agents, shipping companies, state tourist organizations, etc. shall be eligible to be an Allied Member.
Any Association who is regularly engaged with the Tourism and Travel Industry in India or outside India such as carrier companies, hotelier, caterers, excursion agents, transport companies shall be eligible to be an Associate Member.
You can enrol as a Media Member if you or your company are associated with print or online media – bloggers, influencers, photographers, filmmakers/videographers, writers, traditional journalists (newspapers, magazines, TV, radio), media companies, and publishing houses.
Any individual associated with outdoor and adventure travel, or having experience in adventure travel/sports, or with accomplishments in the outdoor space, living in India or outside India can apply for Professional/Individual Membership.
Lifetime members, which includes some of the founding members, supported the association during it's fledgling years and helped it become what it is today. In gratitude for their yeoman service, they were given lifetime membership of the association. Applications for lifetime membership are not currently open.
MEMBERSHIP
Benefits
Increased Market Share
Wider Access To Industry Information
A Common Voice To Government
Promotion, Branding And Visibility On The Association's Website
Education Opportunities For Yourself And Staff In Basic Adventure Courses/First Aid-CPR.
Opportunities To Participate In FAM Trips Organized By ATOAI, Travel Companies, And Partner Tourism Boards.
Support Of A Like-Minded Community
Recognition Support From The Ministry Of Tourism
Get Involved And Meet Fellow Adventurers
Early/Exclusive Access To News, Case Studies, Success Stories, Etc.
Participation In Overseas Roadshows To Target International Business.
Invitation To Events Including The Annual Convention, Fellowship Dinners, Travel Talks, Exhibitions, And More.
MEMBERSHIP
Fees
Membership Category Joining Fees Annual Fees GST @18% Total
Active 4000 6000 1800 11800
Allied 3000 5500 1530 10030
Associate 0 10000 1800 11800
Media 0 0 0 0
Institutional 0 100000 18000 118000
Professional / Individual 0 3850 693 4543
MEMBERSHIP
Rules & Regulations
The membership of the Association shall be open to persons of good professional reputation who have been connected with the industry of Tourism/Adventure Tourism or Travel. All applications for membership must be made on the prescribed form and must be proposed by an Active Member and seconded by another active member of the Association. All applications for membership shall be considered by the Executive Committee in a duly convened meeting and approved by a majority of two-thirds of the members present. The Executive Committee may at any time create different classes of members and may provide for entrance fees and subscriptions and define their respective rights and privileges. The Executive Committee shall in special cases have the power to allow any person to become a Member of the ATOAI for such purposes subject to such condition and upon payment of such sum as the Executive Committee shall have power to and may dispense with payment of entrance fees.
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