Association Memberships

Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs

The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, unites professional and amateur gastronomes in a private, not-for-profit society committed to promoting the culinary arts and those of enology and hospitality through example, education and camaraderie. Based on the great traditions and high standards of the medieval French guild of rôtisseurs or "meat roasters," our confrérie celebrates the pleasures of the table, encourages the development of young professionals by awarding scholarships and sponsoring competitions, and, as part of an international organization, fosters friendships among members around the world.

Harper Alliance

Member of the Harper Alliance, as a destination specialist for Andrew Harper Travel. The Harper Alliance, offers exclusive access to and special members-only rates for select properties and services worldwide. Their alliance partners have been carefully chosen, and their travel specialists have a close relationship with each of them. Their affiliation with private jet specialists, luxury cruise lines and yachts, and private homes and villas, furthers their ability to provide highly personalized luxury travel experience.

National Tour Association (NTA)

The National Tour Assistion is an elite group of travel industry professionals. Membership criteria is rigorous and the association's high standards make NTA members an elite group of industry leaders. Experience is an invaluable asset that is difficult to quantify; you can trust working with a qualified professional who is an NTA member.

Italian Travel Promotion Council (ITPC)

The Italian Travel Promotion Council is a not for profit organization that was created in conjunction with the Italian Government Tourist Board to promote tourism to Italy. Comprised of eighteen of the top tour operators in the US, the members are dedicated to bringing you the best of their services at the optimum quality and price ratio. You can be assured that booking with one of the members of the ITPC , you are working with a recognized quality professional organization.

Italian Government Tourist Board (ENIT)

Ente Nazionale Italiano per il Turismo (Italian Government Tourist Board) is responsible for the overseas promotion of tourism in Italy. The organization promotes and communicates Italian tourism products and images around the world.

Les Dames

Les Dames d’Escoffier is the only organization of its kind: a worldwide philanthropic society of professional women leaders in the fields of food, fine beverage and hospitality. The invitation-only membership, composed of 27 individual chapters across the United States and Canada, is highly diversified and reflects the multifaceted fields of contemporary gastronomy and hospitality. It is a culinary organization composed of women who have not only achieved success in their profession, but who contribute significantly to their communities. Since its incorporation 25 years ago, Les Dames d'Escoffier has followed its mission to elevate the profession through mentoring members and awarding scholarships to worthy students to succeed in their culinary careers. "I am very proud to be a member." — Julia Child

James Beard Foundation

The James Beard Foundation is a not for profit organization based in New York City dedicated to celebrating, preserving, and nurturing America's culinary heritage and diversity in order to elevate the appreciation of our culinary excellence.

Provence Alpes Tourisme International (PATI)

P.A.T.I was created in 1990 on the initiative of the C.C.I.M.P., other Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Provence and Air France, in order to concentrate in one body the sales efforts of the top tourism professionals in Provence.

Slow Food

Slow Food is a non-profit, eco-gastronomic member-supported organization that was founded in 1989 to counteract fast food and fast life, the disappearance of local food traditions and peopleís dwindling interest in the food they eat, where it comes from, how it tastes and how our food choices affect the rest of the world.