Memberships

Bucher Travel Inc. is member of the following associations:

IATA (International Air Transport Association)

Air transport is one of the most dynamic industries in the world. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is its global trade organisation.

Over 60 years, IATA has developed the commercial standards that built a global industry. Today, IATA’s mission is to represent, lead and serve the airline industry. Its members comprise some 260 airlines - the world’s leading passenger and cargo airlines among them - representing 94 percent of international scheduled air traffic.

ASTA (American Society of Travel Agents)

The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) is the world's largest, most prestigious association of travel professionals. The mission of the American Society of Travel Agents and its affiliated organizations is to enhance the professionalism and profitability of members worldwide through effective representation in industry and government affairs, education and training, and by identifying and meeting the needs of the travelling public.

Founded in 1931 as the American Steamship and Tourist Agents' Association, the Society and its affiliates now comprise the world's largest and most influential travel trade association with over 20,000 members in 140 countries.

Virtuoso is an exclusive network of more than 6,000 + elite travel specialists in North and South America, the Caribbean, and Australia. A privately owned corporation, Virtuoso provides marketing, sales, technology support, and exclusive services and products to leading independent luxury travel agencies and the world’s best travel providers and destinations. Comprising 300 + independent travel agencies, as well as a combined consumer database of approximately one million affluent leisure travelers, Virtuoso members generate $3 billion annually in travel sales, making the group the most powerful in the luxury travel segment.

Ensemble Travel Group

The international network of 900 expert travel agencies creates and delivers vacation experiences to match your style and exceed your expectations, with thousands of offers that include Ensemble® Exclusives - VIP benefits, amenities, and savings available only when you book through our agencies!

Simply stated, the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) is a professional association representing the tour operator industry. Composed of companies whose tours and packages encompass the entire globe and who conduct business in the U.S.

USTOA was founded in 1972 by a small group of California tour operators concerned about tour operator bankruptcies. These founding members recognized the need for a unified voice to protect the travelling public, as well as to represent the interests of tour operators. In 1975, USTOA became a national organization with headquarters in New York.

Founded in 1973, SITE is the only international, not-for-profit, professional association devoted to the pursuit of excellence in incentives, a multi-billion dollar global industry. SITE provides educational seminars and information services to those who design, develop, promote, sell, administer, and operate motivational programs as an incentive to increase productivity in business. Currently SITE has over 2,100 members in 86 countries, with 34 local and regional chapters. Members represent airlines, cruise lines, corporate users, destination management companies, ground transportation companies, hotels and resorts, incentive houses, official tourist organizations, trade publications, travel agencies, and supporting organizations such as restaurants and visitors attractions.

The Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau was founded in 1964. Task: Support and Promotion of the Congress and Incentive business for the individual SCIB members.

Bucher Travel Inc. supports Switzerland tourism for their national and international marketing activities.

Bucher Travel Inc. supports Lucerne Tourist board for their international marketing activities.

The Switzerland Travel Agency Association was founded in 1928 and is the tourism industry organisation for travel agencies in Switzerland. The head organisation counts 900 active- and 120 passive members.

ASTAG supports the transportation industry with all their corresponding political questions and ASTAG intends to improve the government terms.