Simpleview Associations
Industry Associations
Destination marketing isn't just our bread and butter — it's the world we live in and the people who inspire us every single day. We actively engage with the associations that guide and shape this industry, from the California Travel Association to the International Congress and Convention Association. Our leaders serve on numerous boards, and you'll find our staff at travel and tourism events all year long, all around the world.
Association of Australian Convention Bureaux (AACB)
The Association of Australian Convention Bureaux (AACB) is the peak Australian business events network driving economic prosperity for Australia. The Association brings together Australia's most influential city and regional bureaux, dedicated to marketing their specific region as premier business events destinations to domestic and international markets.
California Travel Association
The California Travel Association is California's only statewide organization representing the "collective" voice of advocacy for travel, tourism and hospitality. Their goal is to "protect and insure the interests of tourism and hospitality businesses and provide meaningful benefits to the membership."
Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association
One of the world's leading associations representing tourism interests, CHTA is known for providing national hotel and tourism associations and members with exceptional value, which generates business and advances a sustainable and profitable industry.
Caribbean Tourism Organization
One of the world's leading associations representing tourism interests, CHTA is known for providing national hotel and tourism associations and members with exceptional value, which generates business and advances a sustainable and profitable industry.
City Destinations Alliance
We are a European knowledge sharing alliance for cities and urban regions; the DNA of cities is what differentiate them from one another, this is why they are unique. As of March 2022, City Destinations Alliance (CityDNA) is the new name and identity of our organisation formerly known as European Cities Marketing.
Destinations International
As the world's largest and most reliable resource for official destination marketing organizations, Destinations International is dedicated to improving the effectiveness of more than 3,500 professionals from 600 destination marketing organizations in more than 20 countries.
IGLTA
IGLTA, the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association is the world's leading network of LGBTQ+-welcoming tourism businesses. We provide free travel resources and information while continuously working to promote equality and safety within LGBTQ+ tourism worldwide. IGLTA’s members include LGBTQ+-friendly accommodations, transport, destinations, service providers, Travel Advisors, tour operators, events and travel media located in over 75 countries.
IMEX
The IMEX group aims to unite and advance the meetings industry – doing everything they can to educate, innovate and help meetings industry professionals make powerful connections with the right people.
International Congress and Convention Association
ICCA represents the main specialists in organizing, transporting and accommodating international meetings and events, and comprises more than 950 member companies and organizations in 88 countries worldwide.
National Tour Associations
NTA is the leading business association for professionals serving customers traveling to, from and within North America. The organization's 700 buyer members are tour operators and travel planners who package travel product domestically and around the world.
Pacific Asia Travel Association
The Pacific Asia Travel Association is a membership association acting as a catalyst for the responsible development of the Asia Pacific travel and tourism industry. In partnership with PATA's private and public sector members, they enhance the sustainable growth, value and quality of travel and tourism to, from and within the region.
Professional Convention Management Association
PCMA represents more than 6,000 meeting industry leaders throughout the globe. With 17 chapters in the United States, Canada and Mexico, their members include planner and trade show/exhibit professionals, suppliers, faculty, students and emeritus.
Scottish Tourism Alliance
The Scottish Tourism Alliance's mission is to shape a vibrant tourism industry for Scotland’s visitors and people. It is comprised of over 250 trade associations, businesses, destination groups and other organizations with an interest in tourism.
SEGITTUR
SEGITTUR operates in national and international tourism markets using the best practices, knowledge and technological innovation that have made Spain a world leader in the field of international tourism. We promote the internationalisation of our tourism SMEs, guiding them in the opening of new markets and promoting the export of their tourism products and services, and facilitating access to Spanish international cooperation funds with a special interest in Latin America.
Southeast Tourism Society
The Southeast Tourism Society is a non-profit membership organization promoting tourism within the 12 Southeastern member states by sharing resources, fostering cooperation, networking, providing continuing education and other programs.
Sports ETA
Sports ETA is the most essential resource for sports commissions, sports destinations, sports event owners, and industry partners. We believe sports tourism and the events that our members own and host have the power to transform society for the better.
Texas Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus
The Texas Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus' mission is to support the convention and tourism industry in Texas through education and sharing of ideas.
Texas Travel Alliance
The Texas Travel Alliance is the primary advocate and voice for the Texas Travel Industry, representing a diverse membership of Texas travel destinations, accommodations, attractions, transportation and support businesses.
The Tourism Society
The Tourism Society is where individuals from across all sectors of the Tourism Sector come together for discussion, debate, to share views and knowledge, and to network. The Society is the only professional membership organisation of its kind that represents all of Tourism - across all disciplines, geography and career stages.
Tourism Management Institute
The Tourism Management Institute (TMI) is the professional organization for anyone working in tourism destination management. TMI supports destination management professionals throughout their career, from students to established senior practitioners.
Travel and Tourism Research Association
The Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA) is a leading advocate for higher standards in travel and tourism-related research, analysis, and marketing. Membership in TTRA says to the global community that you strive to meet the same exceptional standards regardless if you work in academia, for a destination, or as a provider of tourism research and marketing solutions.
U.S. Travel Association
U.S. Travel is a unique national organization that leverages the collective strength of those who benefit from travel to grow their business beyond what they can do individually.