Membership
Membership is open to student tour operators, travel agents, DMO's, attractions, members of the hospitality industry, the educational community and Convention and Visitors Bureaus. Please call or email us for a formal application.
The primary requirement for The S.M.A.R.T. Organization is that all membership levels (groups or organizations) must be a member and in good standing with the A.B.A. (American Bus Association)*. For current non A.B.A. members, The S.M.A.R.T Organization can assist with the new A.B.A. memberships and attending A.B.A. Marketplace in Chicago in 2006.
The Four Category of membership are T.O.P.S., S.O.P., P.S.A., and Support.
T.O.P.S.: Tour Operators & Package Suppliers
Events Operators, Tour Operators,
and Travel Agents.
Click Here to view Select Pricing for T.O.P.S. members.
S.O.P.: Supply Operators & Partners
Convention and Visitors Bureuaus, Hotels, Food Services, and
Motorcoach Operators (also see T.O.P.S.).
Click Here to view Select Pricing for S.O.P. members.
P.S.A.: Premier Supplier & Associations
For select Hotels, Transportation Companies, Food Services and Attractions
with a certain number of establishments.
Click Here to view Select Pricing for P.S.A. members.
SUPPORT: Associations,
Institutions, and State Tourism Organizations
State Tourism Organizations, Educational Institutions, and
Travel Associations.
Click Here to view Select Pricing for SUPPORT members.
*The S.M.A.R.T. Organization recognizes
the success of ABA and requires its members to be affiliated with
both associations. International Tour Operators do not have to be
members of ABA.
The S.M.A.R.T. Organization and ABA have memberships within each others organization
The S.M.A.R.T. Organization is not funded or affiliated with ABA in any manner
other than a professional status.
Interested in Joining The S.M.A.R.T. Organization?
Download an Application here