See Ken Bird's Rivers of Canada Africa at Globe 2006 in Vancouver Africa at Missions Fest in Vancouver Africa at Addison Travel Marketing Shows Bonjour Canada The (ATA) Africa Travel Association, Canada Chapter is on a roll. For 2006 we have already recruited new members in three cities including Toronto and Montreal and our early round of travel trade shows in Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto will be an opportunity to add more to our growing list. The exciting thing is that most new members hear about ATA via the internet. As our French language section of the website grows in terms of influence, search power and volume of pages, our strength in Quebec is bound to grow. Our first was Denis Dionne of Montreal, who works with the Bombardier Aircraft division and has worked with African countries at trade shows for the past several years. More to come on Denis and all the new members soon. Regards, Muguette Goufrani, Associate Editor Join ATA Canada Chapter - Forms below Montréal's 15th Salon International du Voyage by Denis Dionne Flash back: Canada's Quebec Province hosted the World Ecotourism Summit earlier this year -and we were ready for a powerful encore at the International Tourism and Travel Show in downtown Montréal's impressive Place Bonaventure. This exciting event, one of the most important in North America, attracts over 20,000 visitors annually. A specialty of the show is the fact that the first night (Friday) is reserved for the travel trade, as hundreds of travel professionals gather to 'network' and make business deals. This large, multi-faceted show is the year's hottest opportunity to present new products and destinations in a key area of the North American market. Every year, dozens of countries are represented by tourism officials and many businesses from abroad make their way to Montréal to participate.   ATA CANADA CHAPTER: President: Jerry W. Bird, Canada, Tel. (604) 681-0718, Fax (604) 681-6595, africa@dowco.com Africa Travel Association Membership Application Form Sign up on line: E-Mail to: africa@dowco.com, fax 604 681 6595 Name of Applicant _________________________________________________ Name of Company/ Organization_______________________________________ Address___________________________________________________________  City_______________________________________________State__________ Zip________________Country___________________________   Type of Business________________________________________________  Telephone_____________Fax_____________Telex_____________  1. Professional Affiliation: ( __ ) Travel Agent ( __ ) Tour Operator ( __ ) Transportation  (__ ) Government ( __ ) Press/Public Relations (__ ) Other _____________ 2. Industry Appointments: ( __ ) IATA ( __ ) ATC (__ ) Other._______________________ 3. Have you ever had an article published in the media? ( ) Yes ( ) No 4. If so, where?________________________________________________________  When? ___________________________________________________________  5. Awards? Recognition.______________________________________________  6. Market Concentration: ( __ ) Northern Africa ( __ ) Central Africa  ( __ ) Eastern Africa ( __ ) Western Africa ( _ ) Southern Africa ( __ ) Indian Ocean Islands 7. State briefly the functions of your organization and/or services you offer with emphasis on your expertise and specialization: __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Please refer to the schedule below for your membership category and dues, and indicate your membership classification and the appropriate membership fee: (__ ) Active.............. Category : ( __ ) A ( __ ) B ( __ ) C ( __) Allied.............. Category : ( __ ) A ( __ ) B ( __ ) C (__ ) Associate Applicable annual membership fee: $________________ Please make your check payable to the "Africa Travel Association." Payments by personal check,, bank check or money order. Signature ________________________________________________ Date ________________   Membership Categories and Dues Active Membership A. African (Government) Tourism Ministries, Departments, National Tourism Organizations ... $1,500 B. Airlines , Cruise Lines, Hotel Chains ...............$ 750  C, Individuals - Hotels ............................ $ 250  Wholesalers and Tour Operators .............$ 250.  Local Ground Operators ......................... $ 250  Travel Agencies ...................................... $ 250 Allied Membership  A. Public Relations Firms ..................... $ 150  B. Media Organizations ......................... $ 150  C. Research and Educational Institutions $ 150 Associate Membership .......................$50 This category includes all individuals engaged in the promotion of the travel and tourism whose firms are not registered as Active or Allied members.