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The Tourism Society is where individuals from across tourism come together (online and offline) for discussion, debate, to share views and knowledge, and to network.
It is the only professional membership organisation that represents all of tourism – across all disciplines, geography and career stages.
The diverse membership ranges from senior executives and academics, to self-employed entrepreneurs and tourism students.
Our existing membership represents tour operators, hotel chains, PR, marketing and representation companies, tourist attractions, national, regional and local tourist boards, restaurants, trade media, charities, consultants, academics, students and educational establishments, among others.
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Professional Identity
A professional identity including the use of initials MTS or FTS after your name.
LinkedIn Networking
Large LinkedIn networking group with over 20,000 tourism contacts.
Society Think Tanks
The opportunity to participate in or contribute to the Tourism Society's Think Tanks.
Discussions & meetings
A programme of discussions, meetings and debates on general and specialist interest topics.
Regular e-newsletters
Bi-monthly e-journal and e-newsletter with all the latest news and events from the society.
Networking Opportunities
A variety of networking opportunities with fellow professionals from all tourism sectors.
Specialist Interest Groups
Join the Tourism Consultants Group. the Digital and PR specialist interest groups and regional chapters.
Market Intelligence
Access to up-to-date market intelligence.
Latest Events
Tourism Policy Conference – Tourism Alliance
Tourism Policy Conference – Tourism Alliance The Tourism Society is delighted to offer you discounted rates to the Tourism Policy Conference, organised by the Tourism Alliance, taking place on Wednesday 19 November 2025, 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM at 4 Hamilton Place, London W1J 7BQ. The conference will feature: Panel discussions on the implications of tourism taxes….
Why Membership Matters: Building Lasting Connections and Sustainable Revenue in Visitor Attractions
The Tourism Society is delighted to announce another insightful webinar in its quarterly series. in partnership with and organised by the Tourism Consultants Network. Why Membership Matters: Building Lasting Connections and Sustainable Revenue in Visitor Attractions 📅 Thursday, 25 September 🕛 12:00 – 14:00 (Online) 💷 Free to Tourism Society members, £11.55 for non members…
President’s Dinner 2025 – 20 October 2025
We are delighted to return to the House of Lords on 20 October for our prestigious President’s Dinner, hosted by the Society’s President, Lord Thurso. This special evening is also a key fundraising opportunity, and we are seeking a limited number of event sponsors. All sponsors will be acknowledged on invitations, tickets, in our newsletter,…
Latest News
Tourism Society New Board
Tourism Society welcomes the government consultation on accommodation registration
Tourism Society welcomes Government response to De Bois Review of DMOs
The Tourism Society Welcomes a New Chair
Yorkshire Tourism – An update from Tourism Society Yorkshire chairman, John Gallery
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Honours for Tourism
Scots look at travelling to the Med again in 2022
Latest BVA/BDRC ClearSight survey on attitudes to travel & tourism
Featured in the latest Journal -Turning over a Green Leaf in the New Forest
VisitBritain/VisitEngland CEO Sally Balcombe to step down
Thought Leadership
Careers in the Tourism Industry
Newsletter January 2025
Tourism Consultants Network event March 29th 2022 – Responding to sustainability
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