Benefits

Multicultural Tourism Development Alliance™ is an industry supported organization that serves as a catalyst in the development and long term success of multicultural tourism. It is concentrated on the creation of products, services and expertise which uniquely represent and benefits the interests and desires of a African, Latin/Hispanic, Asian, and Native Americans.

Professional Networking & Skill Development

Meeting the Best and Brightest…MTDA will support and promote organizations and services that provide linkages to minority professionals in travel & tourism.

Educational Guidance

Finding Leaders of Tomorrow…MTDA will development programs and services that work with minority candidates to create effective linkage with the industry for key management positions.

Product Distribution

Reaching the Customer…MTDA will provide a series of travel expositions to create a direct sales outlet for the community to purchase multicultural tourism products.

Product Development

Lending a Helping Hand…MTDA will provide assistance to selected organizations to enhance multicultural toruism product development and marketing

Research

Keeping an Eye on the Market…MTDA will develop an industry accepted report on the consumer habits ofAfrican, Latin/Hispanic, Asian, and Native American travelers.

eBusiness

EnthnoTravel on the Web…MTDA will provide a comprehensive internet travel site with a direct focus on the traditional minority consumer.

Sensitivity Training

Teaching Cultural Sensitivity…Mtda will facilitate specialized training on dealing with a diverse customer base.

Our sponsors are vital to the growth and development of the Multicultural Tourism Development Alliance.™ There are seven (7) principle benfits from being a member of the alliance and each offer Sponsors effective access to a wealth of new customers.

Key Sponsor Benefits:

• Become an active leader in tourism economic development and product distribution ..within the

• Gain up to date information about ethnic markets make more informed business ..decisions on product or services.

• Sponsor will get assistance in identifying and selecting the best and brightest ..candidates to meet their work force diversity goals.

• Effective identification and selection of minority service vendors.

• Participation in a public/private partnership to engage High School students in chossing ..tourism as a career alternative.

• Prime positioning on MTDA's™ Web Site and it's affiliates.

• Continous recognition as a principle supporter of multicultural tourism development.