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THE ORGANISATION FOR GROUP TRAVEL ORGANISERS
The Group Travel Organises Association - the independent organisation representing the interests of those who organise tours and trips for groups as well as those who provide services for group travel.

GTOA AIMS & BENEFITS

To enhance the status and professionalism of group travel organisers and the importance of their contribution to the travel and leisure industry.
To encourage the development of a national network structured on regions and branches where organisers can meet and work together for their mutual benefit.
To represent the interests of group travel organisers in the dealings with industry and official bodies.
To help group organisers to improve their buying power and provide consequential financial benefits to the members of the organisations they represent.
To provide a means for the different grades of members to work together to mutual advantage.
To negotiate various travel and leisure related services for the benefit of all GTOA members and the organisations they represent.
To create an awareness and, where appropriate to give advice about the commercial, legislative and emergency conditions prevailing at any time in the travel industry's ever changing environment so that group travellers' well being and safety is paramount.

BENEFITS
Discounts	Discounts, special arrangements and direct contacts for GTO members, with our Intermediate and Associate Members, all of whom are providers to the travel trade and to you, the organiser.
News	Keep up to date through the GTOA website and national and branch newsletters, with news of forthcoming events, special offers from our Associate and Intermediate members, together with members reports of their own trips.
Networking	A major benefit of GTOA membership. Being in touch with other organisers, enables you to exchange ideas, share trips and fill those last few places.
National Conference	Prestigious National Conference and AGM Weekend now a recognised event in the group travel calendar over the fourth weekend in January. Plan your group's programme at our Associate Members trade show and through familiarisation visits over the weekend.
Promoting Group Travel	GTOA works to promote group travel for the benefit of all our members. We work closely with Tourist Boards, Tourist Partnerships and all interested parties.

GTO MEMBERSHIP
GTO Membership is for those persons who are actively engaged with the group travel arrangements for members of their organisation with no personal financial gain.
Cost: £15 per annum.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
Associate membership is for providers to the travel industry i.e. Tour operator; Hotel Agency; Handling Agent; Theatre Agency; Incoming Tour Operator; Hotel/Hotel Chain; Coach Operator; Leisure/Theme facility; Travel Consultant; Insurance Company/Broker etc.
Cost: £100 per annum plus £100 joining fee.

INTERMEDIATE MEMBERSHIP
Intermediate membership is for providers trading below the prevailing VAT threshold.
Cost: £40 per annum.

For further information and Application Form please contact:

GTO Membership
Mrs Sylvia Saxon
66 Layton Road
Parkstone
Poole
BH12 2BL
Tel/Fax: 01202 740955
e-mail: gtomembership@supanet.com

Associate/Intermediate Membership
Mr Raymond Hipkins
30 Willowhey
Southport
PR9 9TW
Tel/Fax: 01704 233885
e-mail: r.hipkins@tiscali.co.uk

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