ATOAI - Adventure Tour Operators Association of India

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.

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Benefits

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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.

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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

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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.