We eagerly pursue partnerships with key industry leaders. A strategic partnership can take any of several forms. A typical example of a strategic partnership would be a situation where members of both partnering organizations are entitled to benefits (from either organization) that are unique to the proposed strategic partnership.

A strategic partnership with the Association gives you and your members a much greater level of visibility.  The best way to start a strategic partnership is to simply suggest your idea. Please contact us and give us a brief overview of your idea. We look forward to discussing partnership scenarios with you.

 

  

	The Creative Cities Network is a project under the patronage of UNESCO. With the aim of celebrating and maintaining cultural diversity, the alliance formed by member cities share their experiences in promoting the local heritage, as well as discuss plans on how to cope with the influx of globalization. The Creative Cities Network aims to find and enrich a member city's cultural identity in the midst of a growing trend towards internationalism. The International Culinary Tourism Association works with UNESCO's Creative Cities program to assess destinations nominated into the program, and make recommendations. You can read more about UNESCO on their Creative Cities Network page or Wikipedia.
	The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) is a non-profit association committed to promoting responsible tourism practices that benefit conservation and communities. Representing the voices of stakeholders from all corners of the world, TIES' global network supports and is supported by members from over 90 countries, who are leading the vital efforts to make travel and tourism more sustainable. TIES hosts the annual Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference, a leading international multi-stakeholder conference focused on sustainability in the tourism industry.
	The Specialty Travel Agents Association (STAA) was formed to meet the need for an association to promote and further develop professional agents who have specialized in specific niche markets and destinations, and to be a unique connection between member agents and consumers who are looking for these travel specialists. STAA members are entitled to special discounts and other benefits with the International Culinary Tourism Association.  For ICTA members, STAA is offering a discounted membership rate of US$99 (normal price is US$199 for agents and US$495 for suppliers). Contact us or contact STAA for more information.