Association for the Promotion of Tourism to AfricaLogo Design Contest

For reference:

APTA Value Statement:
APTA will help you increase your business to Africa thru networking and educational opportunities and by being a resource for the African travel industry.

APTA Mission Statement:
APTA is a non-profit volunteer association dedicated to promoting tourism to Africa by bringing together the travel industry community to facilitate business partnerships and educate members throughout North America.

APTA Vision Statement:
Create a community of travel professionals dedicated to positively impacting Africa by increasing tourism and positioning the continent as a more accessible destination.

Overall we need a much simpler, clean and sophisticated design.

We are open to totally original designs. Don't feel free to include the shape of Africa or the tree if you don't want to. We want fresh ideas!