GLOSSARY
Industry bodies & schemes
THE SHORT VERSION
The Institute of Travel & Tourism, or ITT, is a membership organisation for travel and tourism professionals, suppliers, educators and students. Its stated purpose includes maintaining professional standards and providing support and guidance. Its activities include career development and opportunities to meet other people in the industry. Source: Institute of Travel & Tourism: About ITT
Match membership to a development goal
Choose a specific aim, such as learning about a different sector or building contacts early in a career. Review the current membership options and activities against that aim. This gives a colleague a useful reason to participate beyond adding a membership name to a profile.
Plan the follow-through
After a discussion or event, note what you learned and which introduction deserves a follow-up. Agree time for that work if membership is employer-funded. A small, clear action plan helps turn professional development into something the team can use.
Written and updated by Travelgenix. Sources checked on 16 October 2026. Practical checks are Travelgenix editorial guidance.
Sources
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