Our rules are under review constantly as the forum evolves, if you have any issues or questions relating to these rules, please contact a moderator or site admin.
1. Respectful Conduct: All members should engage in respectful and professional behaviour towards each other, fostering a positive and supportive environment for independent travel advisors. Even when disagreements arise, it's important to maintain courteous and constructive dialogue.
2. No Self-Promotion: The forum is specifically designed to facilitate knowledge-sharing, networking, and connections within the travel industry. As such, members should refrain from self-promotion or advertising their own travel services or products. The focus should be on sharing expertise, advice, and collaborating with others.
3. Stay on Topic: Discussions within the forum should primarily revolve around topics relevant to independent travel advisors and their relationships with recruitment companies, tour operators, destination management companies (DMCs), and travel management companies (TMCs). Members are encouraged to share insights, ask questions, and seek guidance within this specific context.
4. No Spam: To maintain a clutter-free and valuable forum experience, members should avoid posting repetitive or irrelevant messages. It's essential to respect the time and attention of others by contributing meaningful content and avoiding excessive posting.
5. Clear and Concise Language: All forum posts should employ clear and concise language to ensure effective communication. Discriminatory or offensive language is strictly prohibited, promoting an inclusive and respectful environment for all participants.
6. No Personal Attacks: Engaging in personal attacks, insults, or derogatory remarks towards other members is strictly prohibited. We aim to foster a supportive community where individuals can freely express their opinions, engage in healthy debates, and collaborate constructively.
7. Respect Confidentiality: Members are expected to maintain the confidentiality of any proprietary or confidential information shared within the forum. It's important to uphold the trust and privacy of both the recruitment companies, tour operators, DMCs, and TMCs, as well as fellow independent travel advisors.
8. No Plagiarism: Members must refrain from copying or reproducing content from other sources without proper attribution. If quoting or referencing external materials, it is essential to provide appropriate credit and cite the original source.
9. Moderator Decisions: The forum moderators have the authority to enforce the rules and make decisions in cases of rule violations. Their decisions regarding post removal, member warnings, or bans are final. If you have concerns or disagree with a decision, you may privately appeal to the moderator or group admin for further discussion.
10. Follow Local Laws and Regulations: Members should adhere to all relevant local laws and regulations pertaining to the travel industry and independent travel advisory practices. It is crucial to ensure that all forum activities align with legal requirements and ethical standards.
Please keep in mind that these rules are subject to ongoing review and adaptation as the forum evolves to meet the needs of its members. If you have any questions or require clarification on these rules or any other forum-related matters, please don't hesitate to reach out to a moderator or site admin for assistance.
1. Respectful Conduct: All members should engage in respectful and professional behaviour towards each other, fostering a positive and supportive environment for independent travel advisors. Even when disagreements arise, it's important to maintain courteous and constructive dialogue.
2. No Self-Promotion: The forum is specifically designed to facilitate knowledge-sharing, networking, and connections within the travel industry. As such, members should refrain from self-promotion or advertising their own travel services or products. The focus should be on sharing expertise, advice, and collaborating with others.
3. Stay on Topic: Discussions within the forum should primarily revolve around topics relevant to independent travel advisors and their relationships with recruitment companies, tour operators, destination management companies (DMCs), and travel management companies (TMCs). Members are encouraged to share insights, ask questions, and seek guidance within this specific context.
4. No Spam: To maintain a clutter-free and valuable forum experience, members should avoid posting repetitive or irrelevant messages. It's essential to respect the time and attention of others by contributing meaningful content and avoiding excessive posting.
5. Clear and Concise Language: All forum posts should employ clear and concise language to ensure effective communication. Discriminatory or offensive language is strictly prohibited, promoting an inclusive and respectful environment for all participants.
6. No Personal Attacks: Engaging in personal attacks, insults, or derogatory remarks towards other members is strictly prohibited. We aim to foster a supportive community where individuals can freely express their opinions, engage in healthy debates, and collaborate constructively.
7. Respect Confidentiality: Members are expected to maintain the confidentiality of any proprietary or confidential information shared within the forum. It's important to uphold the trust and privacy of both the recruitment companies, tour operators, DMCs, and TMCs, as well as fellow independent travel advisors.
8. No Plagiarism: Members must refrain from copying or reproducing content from other sources without proper attribution. If quoting or referencing external materials, it is essential to provide appropriate credit and cite the original source.
9. Moderator Decisions: The forum moderators have the authority to enforce the rules and make decisions in cases of rule violations. Their decisions regarding post removal, member warnings, or bans are final. If you have concerns or disagree with a decision, you may privately appeal to the moderator or group admin for further discussion.
10. Follow Local Laws and Regulations: Members should adhere to all relevant local laws and regulations pertaining to the travel industry and independent travel advisory practices. It is crucial to ensure that all forum activities align with legal requirements and ethical standards.
Please keep in mind that these rules are subject to ongoing review and adaptation as the forum evolves to meet the needs of its members. If you have any questions or require clarification on these rules or any other forum-related matters, please don't hesitate to reach out to a moderator or site admin for assistance.
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