Associations & Magazines Are Great Sources of Industry Information
In this section we have gathered some of the most popular information sources, such as trade journals, magazines, blogs, and association websites. Industry information is always changing. For the latest news, current issues and popular opinions, try following one or more of these sources. In addition, interacting with the websites that provide this information through commenting and asking questions may also provide you with more information.
Associations
Trade associations often publish free industry newsletters that are excellent sources of information for your business plan. Such newsletters often have articles that cover in-depth topics on business management, manufacturing practices, how-tos, and current industry news.
Association of Canadian Travel Agencies (ACTA) | The ACTA is a national trade association representing the retail travel sector of Canada's tourism industry. ACTA is an industry-led, non profit, membership based organization.
Association of Retail Travel Agents Canada (ARTA) | From their website: "ARTA was founded in 1963, by a small, but vocal group of retail travel agents. The Association of Retail Travel Agents continues to be the voice of small and independent travel agents across the country."
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Canadian Institute of Travel Counsellors (CITC) | From their website: "The Canadian Institute of Travel Counsellors (CITC) advances the professional development of travel counsellors and managers, promotes the national industry designations: CTC (Certified Travel Counsellor) and CTM (Certified Travel Manager), and provides travel information to consumers."
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Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA) | The TTRA is a nonprofit professional organization committed to improving the quality, value, effectiveness and use of travel and tourism research and marketing information.
Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) | Represents the interests of the tourism business community nation-wide. Based in Ottawa, TIAC takes action on behalf of Canadian tourism businesses and promotes positive measures that help the industry grow and prosper.
ASAE Gateway to Associations Directory
Use this directory to search for an association by name, interest area, or international geographic location (including Canada and BC). You can also search using a combination of various fields.
Magazines / Trade Journals
Trade journals (often called magazines or trade publications) can be very useful in helping you find current articles relating to business research. Contact your local research library to determine which trade journal subscriptions they have. There are also free trade publications that you can access online.
Vacation Agent Magazine
Vacation Agent Magazine is the only magazine for travel agents focusing exclusively on leisure travel products. Published 12 times per year.
Travel Agent Magazine
Travel Agent Magazine is the leading publication serving travel professionals and has been the established leader in the travel trade for almost a century.
Agent@Home Magazine
Agent@Home is the only publication devoted exclusively to helping home-based agents successfully manage their at-home businesses.
Try searching Ulrich's Periodical Directory to develop a list of important trade publications in your industry.