Value proposition
ATAC members all continue to manage their own affairs with the freedom of operating an individual, personalised, unbranded, service/profit oriented competitive travel business.
The desire to remain independent and control their own businesses is a major factor in our members belonging to ATAC. The very nature of travel retailing (primarily advisory and consultative), demands personal input, flair and individuality, not over-regulation and dictatorial marketing/business practices. ATAC members exhibit the first and don't suffer from the second.
ATAC Members enjoy benefits to:
Individual Identity
All ATAC members continue to manage their own affairs, operating individual personalised, unbranded and competitive travel businesses. There is no obligation to become a branded ATAC agent but members can display the ATAC logo in a variety of media which ensures their own identity remains dominant.
Group Buying Power
ATAC enjoys an excellent reputation for performance with its preferred partners and, coupled with our size and growth potential, ensures our members enjoy access to current and competitive deals. This has been enhanced by our strategic alliance with the Concorde Agency Network.
Preferred Partnerships
All ATAC members enjoy equal access to preferred partnership arrangements from day one. These partnerships are reviewed regularly, in consultation with the membership, and offer a complete range of competitive commission and incentive arrangements.
ATAC has relationships with quality suppliers who value our contribution to their businesses and are true partners in our progress. All members enjoy access to up front commissions with an extensive and comprehensive range of suppliers, as well as incentive arrangements and management bonuses where applicable. Preferred partner product and system training is also available as required.
Technology
ATAC offers a technology solution for its members Internet requirements with optional access to a professionally designed and maintained, fully-branded website which will cater for customers' needs and protect the members interest by redirecting enquiries or bookings to that member. The fee for this product is $1995 plus monthly maintenance fee
Moneydirect
ATAC members enjoy all the benefits of a commercial arrangement with Moneydirect, the travel industry's electronic payment system. Moneydirect offers credit card processing, foreign currency drafts and an effective and efficient EFT payment facility for a wide range of preferred and non-aligned product suppliers.
Networking
Regular state-based shareholder (members) meetings, some in conjunction with the Concorde Agency Network, ensure that all ATAC members are up to date with industry and organisational developments. Meetings are also decision-making events where members have input to and vote on a range of issues relevant to the running of the co-operative.An annual shareholders meeting rounds out the range of networking options available to members.
Communication
Members are provided with a constant flow of information via the CAN intranet, email, verbal and written updates. An electronic newsletter is forwarded by our Strategic Partner, Concorde Agency Network every 2 weeks and an ATAC-specific newsletter is emailed by the Business Manager each month.
Educationals
Members have access to a range of educational opportunities offered by preferred partners, to increase the knowledge of both management and staff on the destinations and facilities on offer.
Trading Bonuses
Should trading circumstances allow, ATAC members are entitled to year end trading bonuses via a profit distribution arrangement. Excess profits, derived from management fees paid and incentive targets achieved are shared with all members in direct proportion to their preferred product sales. This provides a substantial increase in income and a direct benefit to the bottom line.
Consolidation
The Stella Group provides consolidation facilities for ATAC via Concorde International. The Concorde organisation provides a comprehensive service of information and ticketing assistance to all ATAC members. Attractive commissions and a range of incentives are available to all members, plus access to the SmartFares database and SmartTickets Online.