Australian Australian Tourism Tourism

Accreditation Accreditation ProgramProgram(ATAP)(ATAP)

What is ATAP?What is ATAP?• A business development program based

on Quality Assurance principles• Developed by aligning the six state and

territory based programs• Industry endorsed national standards• Online Program

• Provides a wealth of resources for your business

• Supported by Tourism Victoria

TQUAL MarkTQUAL Mark

• National Tourism Accreditation Framework (NTAF)• Licenses accreditation programs that meet a

national standard

• Recognisable symbol of quality – TQUAL Mark• A large proportion of the Australian Government’s

investment to of $5.5 million to NTAF going into national and global marketing by Tourism Australia

• ATAP was first accreditation program to gain licence approval

• Submit application online • Desktop assessment• ATAP Victoria Panel assessment• Accreditation granted• Onsite verification visit

Accreditation Accreditation ProcessProcess

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Application

End of Year 1

Renewal

End of Year 3

Review

End of Year 2

Renewal

An on-site verification will be held within this 3 year period

• Based on a 3 year cycle – • apply, renew and

review

• Business development and continuous improvement tool

• A competitive advantage• Access to incentives and discounts with

Tourism Victoria• Improved profitability through the

implementation of better operating systems

• Ability to display the accreditation logos • Part of a larger accreditation framework

Benefits to the Benefits to the BusinessBusiness

Benefits to the Benefits to the VisitorVisitor

• Signals a commitment to quality• Guarantee of truth in advertising• Reliability and consistency of the product

or service• Satisfies safety and security needs• A recognised national program which can

address concerns with product delivery

Benefits to the Benefits to the IndustryIndustry

• An assurance of professional service by tourism providers

• Demonstrates industry leadership and initiative

• Helping to ensure a reputable national tourism industry

• Contributes to a more sustainable and competitive tourism industry

Tourism AwardsTourism Awards

• ATAP program closely aligned with awards submission

• Use the resources available in the online program to continuously improve your business

• The online program provides resources that will help you to get the systems in place to respond to the awards criteria

Accreditation Accreditation AdvantageAdvantage

• Using the online program• Whether a new or established business the

online resources can help to create and further develop your business systems

• Take advantage of our partnerships• Tourism Victoria offers a range of incentives

to accredited businesses

• Use your accreditation as a marketing advantage

Marketing Marketing AdvantageAdvantage

• On your website• Display the tick and what it means to the

consumer = why they should be picking you above the rest

• In house techniques• Email signatures• Place cards, posters,

• Marketing Collateral• Flyers, adverts, brochures• In your regional/township guide e.g. OVG

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• Aim:– To assist tourism businesses to become

accredited– To provide a forum for professional

development – To provide ongoing support and

assistance generating a continuing return on the initial investment

– To develop a culture of business continuous improvement

Workshop Format Workshop Format OptionsOptions

• A series of workshops• 4+ workshops run every 6-8 weeks• Invite guest speakers to discuss key topics• Organisations work on their accreditation

application with ATAP support close by

• One off workshop• Provide an overview of accreditation• Introduce participants to the online program• Interactive learning of a key area e.g. Marketing,

Risk Management

Industry SupportIndustry Support

• Provide venue, preferably with computer access

• Liaise with local industry to get registration/participation

• Successful formulas • Council/RTO’s subsidise first year

fees• Linked with Tourism Excellence to

provide ongoing benefit

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