Travel Industry Partners
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UNWTO |
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO/OMT) is a specialized agency of the United Nations and the leading international organization in the field of tourism. It serves as a global forum for tourism policy issues and a practical source of tourism know-how. UNWTO plays a central and decisive role in promoting the development of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism, paying particular attention to the interests of developing countries. Its membership includes 160 countries and territories and more than 350 Affiliate Members representing the private sector, educational institutions, tourism associations and local tourism authorities.
Chameleon Strategies is an Affiliate Member of the UNWTO. |
| PATA
Pacific Asia Travel Association |
Founded in 1951, the Pacific Asia Travel Association is the recognised authority on Pacific Asia travel and tourism. By dedicating itself to the promotion of this last remaining tourism frontier, PATA’s uniquely structured organisation and its far-reaching efforts have helped unite the many facets of tourism in the region. PATA provides leadership to the collective efforts of 41 national government members, 48 state and local tourism bodies, 66 airlines and cruise lines — all in all, nearly 2,000 travel industry companies. PATA’s Chapter membership includes 17,000 travel professionals in 80+ PATA Chapters located throughout the world.
Chameleon Strategies is a Member of PATA. |
| HSMAI
Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International |
HSMAI is the leading organization of sales and marketing professionals representing all segments of the hospitality industry. With a strong focus on education, HSMAI has become the industry leader in identifying and communicating trends in the hospitality industry while operating as a leading voice for both hospitality and sales and marketing management disciplines. Members can access a wide variety of educational tools and enhance their skills and expertise to increase business and enrich their careers. Founded in 1927, HSMAI is an individual membership organization comprised of over 5,000 members representing 65 chapters in 35 countries worldwide.
Jens Thraenhart is a member of the Global and the Americas Boards of Directors of HSMAI. |
| IFITT
International Federation for Information Technology in Travel & Tourism |
The International Federation for IT and Travel & Tourism (IFITT) aims at the promotion of the international discussion about information technologies in the field of tourism. Information and communication systems forming a global network are having a profound influence on the tourism and leisure industry. Reservation systems, distributed multi-media systems, mobile working places and electronics markets are notable results of this development.
Jens Thraenhart is a member of the Global Board of Directors of IFITT. |