OVERVIEW
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It was founded
in Rome
on 22nd November 1966.
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It was formed by the merging of two
associations - international federation of travel agencies association/Fédération
Internationale Des Agences De Voyages (IFTAA) and universal organisation of
travel agents association (UOTAA).
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The General secretariat- Monaco.
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UFTAA started its operation as a
confederation on 1st January 2003.
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It is a non-profit confederation of
international scope.
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It is a world wide body representing the
travel agency and tourism industry.
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it effectively represents travel agents
and tour operators views on both inbound and outbound travel by continuous
dialogue and consultation with other international organizations like international
air transport association (IATA), international hotel and restaurant
association(IHRA), and the International Road Union (IRU), World Tourism
Organisation (UNWTO), Health Organisation (WHO), UNESCO,
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), International Forum of Travel and
Tourism Advocates (IFTTA) and many others.
OBJECTIVES OF UFTAA
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To act as the negotiating body with the
various branches of tourism and travel industry on behalf of its members and
also in the interest of public.
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To ensure for all travel agents through
their national association the maximum degree of cohesion and understanding,
prestige and public recognition, etc. from legislation and legal point of view.
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To offer to its member all the necessary
professional and technical advice and assistance in matters concerning their
trade.
FUNCTIONS OF UFTAA
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To unite and consolidate the federations
of travel agents a national association and to globally enhance the interests
of their members.
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To represent the travel agents
activities before various worldwide bodies, governmental authorities and
suppliers.
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To work towards the adoption of measures
that will ease travel for the consumer and to offer services to its member
federations.
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To be an investigation and information centre
supporting the member federations work and to offer information for
technological development.
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To organize a world congress of travel agents
and other meetings necessary to the exchange and transmission of knowledge.
ADMINISTRATION
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The annual General Assembly – The policy
making body.
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Board of Directors – Those elected from
National Member Association.
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The Executive Committee – Handles day to
day activities and urgent matters.
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UFTAA World Congress – Advisory board of
federation.
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Individual members, suppliers of service
and regional, national and international public authorities.
List of Presidents of UFTAA-
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1966 – 1969 |
Giuliano MAGNONI ( 1994) |
(Italy) |
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1969 – 1971 |
Gunnar von HAARTMAN ( 1974) |
(Finland) |
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1971 – 1973 |
Eric SUTHERLAND |
(United Kingdom) |
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1973 – 1975 |
Osmond PITTS |
(Australia) |
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1975 – 1977 |
Philippe BAMBERGER |
(France) |
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1977 – 1978 |
Robert Mc MULLEN |
(U.S.A.) |
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1978 – 1980 |
Eduardo ARRARTE ( Nov.7th 2007) |
(Peru) |
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1980 – 1982 |
Peter RICKMERS |
(Germany) |
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1982 – 1984 |
Vinoo UBHAYAKAR |
(India) |
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1984 – 1986 |
Gerald FERNBACK ( 1999) |
(United Kingdom) |
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1986 – 1988 |
Fumio TAMAMURA |
(Japan) |
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1988 – 1990 |
Georges TOROMANOF (• 2013) |
(France) |
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1990 – 1991 |
Peter COX |
(New Zealand) |
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1991 – 1993 |
Juan CAREAGA ( 26/12/ 2008) |
(Spain) |
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1993 – 1995 |
Leonard TAYLOR |
(Canada) |
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1995 – 1997 |
Jacqueline de REY ( 9/2/2007) |
(France) |
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1997 – 1999 |
Assane FALL ( 05/2007) |
(Senegal) |
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1999 - 2002 |
Michael HANNAH |
(Canada) |
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2002 – 2003 |
Oscar RUEDA GARCIA |
(Colombia) |
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2003 - 2005 |
Udaya NANAYAKKARA |
(Sri Lanka) |
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2005 – 2007 |
Joe BORG OLIVIER |
(Malta) |
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2007 – 2008 |
Prasad CHALLAGALLA |
(India) |
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2008 - 2010 |
William TAN |
(Singapore) |
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2010 – 2011 |
Mario BEVACQUA |
(Italy) |
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2011 – 2013 |
Mario BEVACQUA (Transition Committee) |
(Italy) |
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2013 – 2015 |
Joe BORG OLIVIER |
(Malta) |
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2015 – 2017 |
Sunil Kumar RUMALLA |
(India) |
TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP OF UFTAA
It has 3 categories of membership:
Annual Fees:
Annual Membership fee for Association Members is in two classifications, based
on their membership. (2 UFTAA ID Cards with our compliments - for
President/Chairman – Secretary or any two nominees of the Applicant
association)
§ One-time
admission fee of € 500
§ Associations
with less than 250 Members - € 900
§ Associations
with more than 250 Members - € 1800
The association relating to the
following categories can register for the membership-
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Travel agencies
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Tour operators (inbound and
outbound)
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Tours/Sightseeing operators
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Tourism agencies involved with
specialized services like sports; medical; wellness; adventure;
wild-life/safaris
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Companies in the business of
hospitality
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MICE / Meetings / Congresses /
Exhibition / Event organizers
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Transport/coach companies; car/cab/limo
companies;
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Air Charter companies
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Allied service providers including “.com
or online companies”
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Technology providers
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Education providers
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And associations who have members in any
other related filed.
b. b. Affiliates
(Individual Agencies / Companies/ Service Providers):
UFTAA provides provide events/forums for hand-shake and B-to-B interact
opportunities. Affiliate membership is a great way for agencies/companies to go
global and remain connected.
Annual fees:
An
UFTAA ID Cards with our compliments - for one nominee of the Applicant
- § One
time Admission Fee : € 70
- § Applicants
who are members of UFTAA ASSOCIATION MEMBER : € 100.
- § Applicants
who are stand-alone agencies and not members of an UFTAA ASSOCIATION MEMBER : €
150.
The organisations relating to the following
categories can register for the membership under this category-
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Travel Agencies
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Tour Operators (Inbound & Outbound)
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Hotels / Resorts
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Hospitality providers (Non Chain)/
promoters / selling agencies / .com companies
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Tours / Sight-seeing operators
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Tourism Agencies / DMCs
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Specialized Tourism Agencies featuring
sports; medical; wellness; adventure; wild-life/safaris etc.
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Cruise sales promoters
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MICE / Meetings / Congresses /
Exhibition / Event organizers Transport/coach/Car/Cabs/Limo companies
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Technology providers – Web Designing
& Management / Portal providers / Back-end support to agencies/companies
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Allied service providers including “.com
or online companies”
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Education providers – Authorized
Training Centers in Travel & Tourism Training / Training institutes
supporting skills development or related fields
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Universities/Colleges offering Travel;
Tourism or Hospitality Management
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Professionals Training Centers for
Aviation Staff – Inflight attendants – Travel & Tourism etc.
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Global Placement Companies Visa Services
providers
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Foreign Exchange / Credit or Debit Card
providers
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Communication companies – Global Calling
Cards or Sim Card providers
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Meet & Assist Agencies at Airports /
Cities
Associate Members benefit from UFTAA membership
majorly is the ease of getting connected with our members - Travel Agent
Associations and Affiliates Members.
In addition, Associate Members can promote tourism
products & travel related services, as also allied products, through
channels that help strengthen their presence globally and bring opportunities
to enter into partnership with UFTAA membership.
Associate Members can be:
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Tourism Boards (Domestic or
International),
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Destination Management Companies
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Cruise-liners
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Airlines / Air Charter Companies
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Hotel Chains
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Railways
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Health Centers
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Theme Parks / Tourism
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Centers wellness centers
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Financial institutions
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Associations promoting MICE, Transport,
Freight
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Insurance Companies
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Manpower Training / Educational
Institutions
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Any other Organisation (as approved by
UFTAA Board)
Membership
Fee (inclusive of Admission Fee)
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Associate Member : Multi Location :
Annual Membership Fee : Euro 1000
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Associate Member : Single Location :
Annual Membership Fee : Euro 500
Membership
Package (includes):
ü Use
of UFTAA Logo on all stationery and internet
ü One
Free UFTAA TRAVEL INDUSTRY PASS (ID CARD).More for other representatives of
Associate member at a cost of EURO 35, per card
ü For
large Organisations with multiple offices, UFTAA can offer a Link on our
popular WEBSITE, that will lead the viewer to the home-page of such Associate
member
ü UFTAA
communication including News Letter to be sent to such members
ü Invitation
for participation to UFTAA events including our FORUMs; B2B meetings; Global
Tourism FORUM; UFTAA Congress, etc.
Other
advantages of membership of UFTAA
ü Right
to reproduce the symbol on the stationary.
ü Information
service on all matters of legal or professional nature.
ü Free
of charge assistance by its legal department for the recovery of outstanding
debts.
ü Arbitration
services for litigations between a member agency and a hotel company in
different countries like India etc.
Services of UFTAA
a. Training:
The IATA-UFTAA foundation courses jointly offered by IATA with UFTAA are the
most complete travel and tourism training.
Its programs designed for those who desire to
seek IATA qualification that can help in accreditation of travel agencies.
b. UFTAA Id Card: is an important TRAVEL INDUSTRY
PASS (TIP) for every travel, tourism and related industry professional, with
UFTAA membership.
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