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WATA is a non-profit association, established in 1949 in Switzerland.
WATA brings together Destination Management Companies, on the basis of one per country. DMC Members adhere to similar ethical values and aim at bringing the customer the best of their individual destinations.
WATA specializes in a myriad of services ranging from tailor-made leisure groups and Fits to Incentives, Meeting, Congress and Events.
NEWS & EVENTS
WATA welcomes Beauty of Japan Tours Co.Ltd
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WATA welcomes The Wander Adventures – Pakistan
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Newly elected WATA Executive Committee
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WATA President meeting Swiss travel agents TPS
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OUR COMMITMENT TO CLIENTS
A Strict Selection of DMCs
WATA is a global organisation of selected DMCs dedicated to the enhancement of the professionalism and profitability of member agents through mutual cooperation and global networking.
The principle of WATA is to be represented in every country by ONE well established DMC abiding by the highest standards of business ethics and quality of services.
Members’ Profile
Common denominator could be defined as:
- Medium sized independent DMCs, owner managed;
- Based at the destination they cover with their services;
- Adhering to the highest ethical standards;
- Enjoying an excellent reputation in their local community of suppliers;
- Among the leader DMC’s in terms of quality and creativity in their destination;
- Dedicated to tailor made travel solutions for MICE, FIT’s and Groups.
Clients can rely on
The guarantee of outstanding professional services of WATA DMCs :
- A wide range of global destinations for the sophisticated Travel and MICE User
- Sample Destination options and proposals available year-round via the WATA web site, making research easier than ever
- Immediate response time
- A Headquarters at your full disposal all year round to assist you in any of your request
OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET
Trade Shows :
Looking to meet with one our DMCs in person, need more information that would benefit from a 1 to 1 chat or just like to know more about us? Please come and meet us we would love to say Hello!
Each year, you will find WATA in IMEX Frankfurt, IBTM World Barcelona. Other trade shows are decided on yearly basis and regularly communicated to the trade partners.
WATA Seminars :
Seminars are a Members Meeting combined with a familiarization trip, with an educational and bonding purpose, introducing the Host Member’s destination and services to the attending Members and selected buyers.
Since 2001, selected Buyers have been invited as guests to the Seminars, with the purpose of offering a Seminar-cum-Buyers meeting in a relaxed environment.
WATA General Assembly:
The yearly General Assembly of WATA is organized upon invitation of one of our Member DMCs.
This is also an opportunity for our attending DMCs to meet the local market as we select a number of local partners to participate to one event during our gathering, in a friendly atmosphere, having so the opportunity to reinforce personal links with our local clientele.
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