ETOA is the European Tourism Association. It represents tourism businesses and connects buyers with European suppliers through its activities and events. ETOA explicitly states that it is not a bonding association and that membership does not establish a member’s solvency or the standard of its services. Source: ETOA: What we do and consumer information

Use the network with a clear brief

Define the destinations, group sizes and services you need before approaching prospective partners. Ask for relevant operating information and a written proposal. This turns an introduction into a useful commercial discussion rather than a vague exchange of contact details.

Keep your checks independent

Review the contracting business, payment terms and booking protection separately from association membership. Keep those records with the supplier agreement. This follows directly from ETOA’s own explanation of what membership does and does not establish.

Written and updated by Travelgenix. Sources checked on 16 October 2026. Practical checks are Travelgenix editorial guidance.