About The Uganda Association of Travel Agents (TUGATA)
TUGATA was registered in May 1999 with 5 founder members. Today we are over 100 registered members of the Association, which is a reflection of how mature the Travel Industry has grown. The Association further established a Secretariat in 2006 to better coordinate its activities. Today, TUGATA has a fully-fledged Secretariat manned by permanent staff.
TUGATA’s membership incorporates both IATA and non-IATA members, who have full voting rights and equally participate on all functions of the association, without discrimination. TUGATA is a member of International professional bodies:United Federation of Travel Agents Association (UFTAA), Federation of Eastern and Southern African Travel Agents Associatio (FESATA), APJC (Agency Programme Joint Council), and work very closely with our affiliates in Tanzania (TASOTA) and Kenya (KATA).
The TUGATA members contribute to the general growth of the Uganda economy by employing approx 800 persons.
Why you should join TUGATA - Benefits to Members:
- Access to latest Industry bulletins / Travel tips useful in running your business through the Association website www.tugata.com
- Facilitation of Tourist Agents License from the Ministry of Tourism, Trade and Industry
- TUGATA Logo, members display the Logo on their office premises, stationary and promotional material. This acts as a source of recognition throughout the Travel Industry and indicates the level of credibility and assurance that the Travel Agency is compliant with TUGATA Code of Conduct and professional standards.
- Ability to be recommended by the Association when applying for IATA (International Air Transport Association) accreditation.
- Training Opportunities in various fields that are a core in equipping your staff with performance enhancement skills.
- Access to a comprehensive Database listing members contact details indexed by contact name and category.
- Representation at International Institutions connected with air travel industry world wide like UFTAA (United Federation of Travel Agents' Associations), FESATA (Federation of Eastern & Southern African Travel Agents Association). Benefits may be viewed on UFTAA website www.uftaa.org
- Ability for Members to cooperate and interact with fellow members of the Association Through various functions organized by the association.
- TUGATA will find an answer to member’s inquiries.
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