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Associations impact Economic Development, Travel, Trade and Tourism by Jerry W. Bird Professional and trade associations are our magazines' FIRST LINE of distribution, and we publish in partnership with several of them. The above photos are from the annual Municipal Marketplace by the UBCM, celebrating it's 100th Anniversary this year. The Africa Travel Association, whose magazine we've produced since 1995 is high on our list. Then there's the Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway Association, which gave me the opportunity of writing the text for their 72-page magazine "Yellowhead It," and being keynote speaker at their 56th Convention in Edmonton. Others include Canada's Propane Gas Industry, the RV Industry and Manufactured Home Industry, among others, We've represented regional, national and international associations for decades, often serving on the executive in a marketing communications capacity, generating publicity or organizing conventions. in time, we will provide links to more of those organizations listed below. we invite profiles on your association. E-mail us at airhwy@dowco.com   Adventure Travel Society (ATS) Africa Travel Association (ATA). We've been members and partners for 7 years.. Alliance for Sustainable Tourism (AST) American Bus Association. (ABA) We've featured ABA's 100 top North American Festivals and Events for many years. American Society of Travel Agents - ASTA . Affiliated through ATA.. Asia Pacific Economic Conference (APEC) The late Joe C. Whitehead, our Editorial Board Chairman, pioneered trade with the Asia Pacific region and set the stage for our APEC '97 edition. Association of Retail Travel Agents (ARTA . Affiliated through ATA. BC Aviation Council: Our editor has been a key speaker at BCAC events. BC and Yukon Hotels Association: (BCYHA) Provided distribution for our magazines. Certified General Accountants' Association: Our editor designed, developed and launched national advertising and awareness campaigns for CGA's computerized education program. Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO). Affiliated through ATA . Council of Forest Industries: (COFI) Major sponsor of our new edition "The Forestry Scene" Council of Tourism Associations - British Columbia (COTA). We've attended and report on this fine organization's events for years. International Air Transport Association (IATA): Our editors participated and distributed Air Highways Magazines and Supermaps at their Airport Management Convention. International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP). International Institute for Peace Through Tourism (IIPT). We have actively supported this worthy organization and its founder Louis D'amore for several years. Affiliated through ATA. La Francophonie: French Speaking countries and areas. (get details). Associate Muguette Goufrani Editor is a member and focuses on Francophone Travel Destinations. Manufactured Housing Industry: Our editor handled the public relations Canada-wide for the National Association, plus advertising for several major manufacturers for over a decade. Meeting Professionals Association (CMPA). We participated in their national convention. Oceans Blue Foundation Details . President and founder Rick Antonson was a key speaker at our Air and Marine Tourism Conference in 1998. Organization of Africans in the Americas (OAA) Write: 1234 Mass Ave, NW, Suite C-1007, Washington, DC 20005, Tel: 202-638-1662, Fax: 202-638-1667 Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Our editors have worked as volunteers. Propane Gas Association of Canada (PGAC) . Our editor was a consultant to this organization and served the propane gas industry in Canada and the USA for a decade, producing a full library of marketing and safety training, films. Society for the Advancement of the Handicapped (SATH) Affiliated through ATA. World Tourism Organization (WTO). Affiliated through ATA.. World Air Cargo Association: Our editors participated in a recent convention., Visionairies: http://www.visionaries.org/ Adventure Cycling Association Adventure Travel Trade Association Air Courier Association Air Line Pilots Association Air Transport Assn of America Airports Council International American & Intl Assoc. of Airport Executives (AAAE) Allied Pilots Association American Association of Private Railroad Car Owners American Bed & Breakfast Assn American Hotel & Motel Association American Mountain Guides Assn American Rental Association American Resort Development Assn American Sightseeing International American Society of Association Executives American Travel Foundation Association for Safe International Road Travel Association of Business Travellers Association of Conference and Events Directors Association of Destination Management Executives Association of Travel Marketing Executives Association of Corporate Travel Executives Casino Management Association Center For Travel And Tourism Christian Travellers International Computerized Airline Sales & Marketing Organization Connecting: Solo Travel Network Corporate Hospitality & Event Association Council on Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Education Cruise Lines International Association - CLIA Department of Transportation (U.S) Dude Ranch Association European Association for Tourism and Leisure Education European Regions Airline Association (ERAA) Federation Of Indian Pilots Flight Safety Foundation Frequent Travel Marketing Association Globetrotters Club Green Hotels Association Green Tourism Association Group Leaders of AmericaGuild of Business Travel Agents Hong Kong Association of Travel Agents Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals Hospitality Industry Technology Association Hospitality Industry Technology Integration Standards Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International Hospitality Technology Network Hotel & Catering International Management Association Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association Hotel, Catering & International Management Association IACVB Incentive Travel & Meetings Association Independent Travel Agent Nework Indian Ocean Tourism Organization Institute of Certified Travel Agents - ICTA Inter-Sectoral Unit for Tourism, Organization of American States Interactive Travel Services Association International Airline Passengers Association International Airlines Travel Agent Network - IATAN   Some of the following association links to be connected later Since this page is maintained by volunteers, it may take a while before all of the links are completed, however you'll find details on most names (below) International Association for Exposition Management International Association for Medical Assistance to Travellers International Association of Air Travel Couriers International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions International Association of Assembly Managers Inc. (IAAM) International Association of Conference Centers - IACC International Association of Convention & Visitor Bureaus International Association of Fairs & Expositions International Association of Hispanic Meeting Professionals International Civil Aviation Organization International Council on Monuments & Sites International Exhibitors Association International Federation of Information Technology and Tourism International Federation of Women's Travel Organizations International Festivals & Events Association International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association International Hotel & Restaurant Association International Hotel Association - IHA International Independent Meeting & Event Planners Network International Institute of Convention Management International Meetings Association International Motorcoach Network International Society for Gay and Lesbian Meeting Planners International Society for Hospitality Consultants International Society of Meeting Planners International Society of Women Airline Pilots International Special Events Society International Taxicab and Livery Association Italian Airline Pilots Association Japan Association of Travel Agents Les Clefs d'Or USA Luggage & Leather Goods Manufacturers of America Meeting Industry Association Motorcycle Riders Foundation National Air Traffic Controllers Association National Association of Commissioned Travel Agents National Association of Cruise Only Agencies National Association of Independent Meeting Planners National Association of Railroad Passengers National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds National Business Aircraft Association National Business Travel Association National Concierge Association National Limousine Association National Motorists Association National Restaurant Association National Speakers Association National Tour Association National Tourism Foundation National Parks and Conservation Association National Travel Exchange Pacific Rim Institute of Tourism Partners in Tourism Passenger Vessel Association Professional Convention Management Association Professionals Regional Airline Association (RAA) Society of American Travel Writers Society of Collegiate Travel Managers of Innkeepers Society of American Travel Writers Society of Collegiate Travel Managers Western Fairs Association Women's Travel Association World Airlines Clubs Association World Association of Travel Agencies Network (WATA) World Health Organization (WHO) World Tourism Foundation World Travel and Tourism Council - WTTC World Waterpark Association