As a respected trade assocation the Scottish Inbound Tour Operators’ Association expects all of its members to maintain the standards comensurate with the organisation’s reputation and there are no apologies for setting the bar high with criteria for members and partners.
It should be the constant aim of all SIGTOA members to conduct their business in such a way that potential clients and suppliers see a clear advantage in working with SIGTOA members.
The Association is intended to be representative of companies based in Scotland, who provide an incoming golf tour management service to Scotland, and who comply with acceptable minimum membership criteria. Its aims and objectives are as follows:
To become a full member businesses must first be an Associate Member for at least two years and returned all the necessary statistics required of Associate Membership.
An Associate Member can then, at the later date upgrade to Full Member once the necessary criteria is met and a further £100 fee will be levied at that point.
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SIGTOA have Full, Associate and International membership categories available at this time and are seeking pro active mebers to help drive the organisation ans Scottish golf tourism forward.Application for membership
Before completing any application we would request that you read all the information below to determine what level of membership you qualify for. It is important that you understand the requirements of being a member and the code of conduct.
SIGTOA have three levels of membership:
An Associate Member can, after two years upgrade to Full Member once the necessary criteria are met. A further joining fee will be levied at that point.
For the purpose of SIGTOA application:
If you answer NO to any of the following questions you cannot be considered for Associate Membership
If you answer NO to any of the following questions you cannot be considered for International Membership
The code of conduct, to which all members agree to adhere, is designed to encourage integrity and instil ethical conduct amongst all SIGTOA members.
It should be the constant aim of all SIGTOA members to conduct their business in such a way that potential clients and suppliers see a clear advantage in working with SIGTOA members.
Minimum code of conduct expected of SIGTOA members:
Members will be required to adhere to the agreed code of conduct. Any complaint of breach(es) of this code should be brought to the attention of the Association, by notifying the Secretary immediately. Any such complaints will be notified to all members in advance of the first available scheduled meeting, at which stage any complaints will be dealt with. A decision as to whether or not a breach has taken place, and the form of disciplinary action – ranging from reprimand, suspension of membership for a period of time through to termination of membership – will be decided by the majority of those member companies present.
In addition, any ‘offended’ third party in such an event, such as hotel or golf course, will be notified of the breach, and of any disciplinary action imposed on that member.
Any action taken by the Association against an individual member will not preclude the complainer or any aggrieved party taking legal action, if applicable, against that member. A majority of 2/3rds will be required to approve a termination of membership.
Hear from the travellers who have experienced the Home of Golf through the eyes of our local experts and discovered the true heart of Scottish hospitality.
Our group had been trying to navigate the complexities of a Scottish golf trip for years without success. Booking through a SIGTOA member changed everything. From the moment we landed in Edinburgh to the final putt at Prestwick, the logistics were flawless. It was a masterclass in professional travel planning that allowed us to simply focus on the game.
We wanted more than just the famous championship courses. Our operator introduced us to rugged links in the Highlands that we would never have discovered on our own. The local insight and personal touch made this feel like a true pilgrimage rather than just a standard holiday. It is clear that SIGTOA members know the heart of Scottish golf better than anyone else.
Planning a trip from overseas can be daunting, but knowing our operator was a vetted SIGTOA member gave us complete confidence. The financial security and the high ethical standards were evident in every interaction. We felt supported and valued throughout the entire journey: a level of professionalism that is rare to find.
It is heartening to see an association that cares as much about the environment as it does about the heritage of the game. Knowing that our tour contributed to local reforestation efforts through Project 25 added a meaningful layer to our trip. This is clearly the future of golf tourism in Scotland, combining world-class play with genuine responsibility.
