Adventure and Active Travel Jobs and Careers
Adventure and Active Travel has blossomed into an industry of its own as people have more discetionary income to travel worldwide and at the same time seek adventure and exercise as they travel. Outdoor industry manufactuers and distributors have responded by providing gear, apparel, footwear and accessories to accommodate this special kind of traveler. Retail stores, both small and large sell gear to travel enthusiasts. Adventure and Active travel companies who organize trips and tours have proliferated to accommodate this new market of travelers. Jobs are available in the manufacturing sector and with the companies who organize trips or operate specialty resorts or camps. Providing services to these companies are consultants, independent contractors and outside sales reps. Retail stores sell outdoor gear, equipment and apparel specifically for the active traveler. The retailers range from small, locally-owned stores to national chains such as REI or L.L. Bean. Yes, you too can follow your passion and work in the Adventure and Active Travel Industry!
Industry Organizations
- Adventure Travel Trade Association
- American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA)
- America Outdoors
- Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO)
- The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA)
- Association of Canadian Travel Agencies (ACTA)
- American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA)
- The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA)
- Archaeological Institute of America
- CANAECO, The National Ecotourism Chamber of Costa Rica
- Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)
- Diving Equipment and Marketing Association (DEMA)
- European Tourism Trade Fairs Association (ETOA)
- Green Globe 21
- International Air Transport Association (IATA)
- International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association
- International Galapagos Tour Operators Association (IGTOA)
- International Hotel and Restaurant Association (IFWTW)
- International Institute for Peace Through Tourism (IIPTT)
- International Society of Hospitality Consultant (ISHC)
- National Tourism Foundation (NTF)
- Native Energy
- The Nature and Ecotourism Accreditation Program (NEAP) of Ecotourism Australia
- Pacific Asia Travel Association
- Rainforest Alliance
- Responsibletravel.com
- Ski Tour Operators Association
- SnowSports Industries America
- Sustainable Travel International (STI)
- The International Ecotourism Society (TIES)
- The Tour Operators' Initiative
- The International Eco Tourism Society
- Tourism and Travel Research Association
- Travel Agents Association of New Zealand
- US Travel Association
- United States Tour Operators Association
- World Economic Forum
- World Tourism Directory
- World Tourism Organization
- World Travel and Tourism Council
Outdoor Outside Rep Associations
- EORA - Eastern Outdoor Reps Association
- EWSRA - Eastern Winter Sports Reps Association
- MRA - Midwestern Reps Association
- NEWSR- New England Winter Sports Reps, Inc.
- SWRARA - Southeaster Winter Reps Association
- WWSRA - Western Winter Sports Reps Association
- United State Reps Association
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Trade Magazines and Newsletters
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