| Q1.
Who qualifies as an overseas allied member? |
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Any organization located
outside Japan and engaged in a travel and tourism-related industry (e.g.
travel agencies, national and regional tourist offices, airlines, hotel
chains, independent hotels, tour operators, receptive/ground/land operators,
cruise lines, shipping companies, convention & conference facilities,
motorcoach and other vehicle charter/rental companies, travel magazines
and other media) is eligible to apply for Overseas Allied membership.
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| Q2.
Is there an application fee? |
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No. |
| Q3.
What are the annual membership dues? |
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The annual membership dues are JPY5,000 payable
by credit card. (If paid by bank wire transfer, the dues are U.S.$50 plus
an additional U.S.$20 for bank fees.)
Membership dues are invoiced covering a 2-year period for a total of JPY10,000
(or U.S.$100 plus $20 for bank fees). |
| Q4.
How do I apply? |
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Please download an application at:
http://www.jata-net.or.jp/english/whats/pdf/application.pdf
Submit the completed application via facsimile or e-mail (by PDF).
Upon receipt of your completed application and payment of membership dues,
the application will be reviewed by the JATA Board of Directors, after which
you will be notified. |
| Q5.
How do I pay the membership dues? |
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We accept payment via credit card or bank wire
transfer (see Q3. above) |
| Q6.
How do I change my registered data? |
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Please print out a copy of your registered data
from our website, make the necessary changes/corrections and return it to
us via facsimile. |
| Q7.
Will I receive a certificate of membership? |
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Yes, we issue membership certificates for all Overseas Allied Members in good standing. |
| Q8.
How do I renew my membership? |
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When your membership is nearing expiration, we
will send you an invoice and data check sheet. Please follow the accompanying
instructions. Your membership will be renewed automatically upon receipt
of your dues payment. |
| Q9.
How can I contact Japanese travel agencies? |
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Please refer to the “Online Searchable Roster of
JATA Members” at:
http://www.jata-net.or.jp/english/membership/index-es.htm
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| Q10.
How do I withdraw my membership? |
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Please submit your intention to withdraw in writing
to us via facsimile or e-mail. After approval by the JATA Board of Directors,
your membership will be withdrawn. |
| Q11.
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I previously withdrew my membership, but I would
like to rejoin. How do I do so? |
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Please submit your intention to withdraw in writing
to us via facsimile or e-mail. After approval by the JATA Board of Directors,
your membership will be withdrawn. |
| Q12.
Do we receive a membership card? |
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Since 2004 we no longer produce membership cards. Once you become a member you will be provided with a certificate as proof of your membership. |
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