Member material

• Membership certificate which can be displayed on your premises
• TTA logo may be used on your website and other marketing material

Communication

• Bi-weekly e-mail newsletter filled with relevant industry news and related information
• Communications from national, regional and local government tourist bodies
• Communications from other tourist bodies such as Tourism Safety Initiative etc.
• Copy of three industry magazines: “Hotelier”, “Business Events Africa” & “The Event”

Marketing opportunities

• Opportunities to submit news to, and advertise on, monthly e-mail newsletter to ±1000 recipients
• Listing on the TTA Website with link to your website
• Listing on the TTA Tourist Map with a short description of your business
• Opportunity to post events and news on the TTA website and social media pages
• Opportunities to participate, at reduced rates, in marketing platforms such as trade shows, media visits, advertising features etc
• Business referrals through the TTA office
• Participation in the Gauteng Tourism Authority (GTA) Visitor Information Services Strategy (TTA is a pilot site partner for this project).
• Events showcasing member products and services enhancing knowledge of the tourism product in the city
• Promotion of members on the Association stand at Meetings Africa and Indaba expos
• Inclusion in annual GTA product packaging and itinerary planning workshop & speed networking, sales missions, site visits and inspections and GTA meeting planner guide as well as RFP distribution

Continuing education and networking

• Quarterly educational, networking and information sharing meetings with industry peers (members meetings)
• Chapter knowledge and information sessions organised by sector
• Ad hoc workshops, forums and member events with informative speakers on educational and value adding topics
• Access to member recommended vendor/supplier database
• Access to business advice and assistance through support by the TTA office

Representation

• Representing & lobbying members interests on industry platforms
• Influencing and informing decisions affecting the industry
• Consolidated line of communication to strategic organisations in the tourism industry

Financial advantages

• Specially negotiated reduced credit card machine rates