Paul Hoskins
Chairman
Paul Hoskins is Chairman of APITT. Under the Constitution he chairs the General Council, sitting outside the Executive Committee. A management, marketing, sales and public…
APITT
Promoting Destinations Worldwide
The Association for the Promotion of International Travel and Tourism (APITT) is an international trade association formed in 2017 to help promote global travel and tourism in emerging and evolving destinations around the World.
Destination photography
Travel trade imagery from programmes across Africa, Asia and beyond
About us
Who we are
Led by experts from the different sectors of the tourism industry, we work with other international associations, conference companies, airlines, hotel groups and training providers among others to market the attractions of developing destinations.
Formed 2017
Not-for-profit. Mutual. Global.
We awaken interest in new and emerging destinations, and strengthen awareness of established resorts and cities on every continent.
Meet our team
Leadership
The Chairman and Ambassador are distinct offices. The Executive Committee handles day-to-day association work. The General Council brings together all officers and is presided over by the Chairman.
Chairman and Ambassador
HRH Princess Katarina of Serbia
Ambassador
HRH Princess Katarina of Serbia is Ambassador for APITT and a member of the General Council — a distinct office, outside the Executive Committee. She supports the Association’s…
Executive Committee
John Pinniger
Director-General
John has over thirty years experience in government and media relations and currently works with both English and French speaking countries in Africa in the spheres of tourism…
Jamal Boujrad
Deputy Director-General
Jamal has been active in the tourism industry for over thirty years as a senior executive of the Moroccan National Tourist Office (MNTO). His various positions of…
Destinations
Spotlight destinations
Four target markets — West Africa, South East Europe, South Asia and the Caribbean.
West Africa
Coast, culture and growing city breaks — English- and French-speaking markets with strong UK air links.
6 destinations
South East Europe
Adriatic coast, mountain interiors and city culture — short-haul from the UK and a strong value story for operators.
5 destinations
South Asia
Heritage, pilgrimage, trekking and wellness — high-interest products for independent and special-interest travellers.
4 destinations
Caribbean
French, Dutch and Spanish islands with distinct culture — beyond the usual long-haul brochure set.
4 destinations
Memberships
Join APITT today
Plans for larger and smaller businesses, destinations, individuals and students.
£500per year
Larger businesses
Hotel groups, airlines, currency exchange companies, resorts and similar larger operators
£250per year
Smaller business
Travel agencies, DMCs, transport businesses and independent hotels
£50per year
Individual member
Individual travel and tourism professionals
£25per year
Student member
Students of tourism and related subjects