Membership
WHY MEMBERSHIP IN TIABC IS IMPORTANT
As the Voice of Tourism, we need to ensure businesses, destination management organizations (DMO’s), sector associations and post-secondary institutions are united and speaking with one voice on issues that impact tourism. To bolster industry advocacy efforts, membership in the Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) is a good investment.
Members help support growth, knowledge and influence of BC’s tourism sector. Your membership in TIABC serves as the anchor of our collective strengths. Together, we possess an extraordinary opportunity to confront the pressing tourism issues that affect our communities, businesses and sectors directly.
Every voice is essential, and your invaluable insights act as the catalyst for igniting meaningful change. We must harness this collaborative intelligence and work cohesively to shape policies that reinforce the visitor economy in British Columbia. Your active engagement is critical, and we take pride in celebrating each member’s contribution to fostering a sustainable and inclusive tourism landscape.
Whether you are a small business owner/operator, a tourism professional, a destination, or a large organization – joining TIABC helps build connections, gain visibility, stay ahead of industry trends, and ensures your voice is heard to help shape the future of tourism in British Columbia.
At TIABC, we are dedicated to supporting you at every juncture, nurturing a vibrant community, united in purpose as we navigate the challenges facing our industry now and in the days ahead.
LET’S WORK TOGETHER ON WHAT MATTERS MOST
Becoming a member of TIABC offers many significant benefits that can enhance your business, elevate your voice on the issues that matter and contribute to the success of BC’s visitor economy. As well, you will gain ease of access to a collaborative network of businesses, partners and allies that support the tourism industry, both nationally and provincially.
Join TIABC today and become part of our efforts to make BC’s visitor economy the Province’s leading industry.
TIAC’s Associate Program Now Available to TIABC Members
The Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) and the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) are happy to announce an exceptional offer to TIABC members! Effective now, TIABC members in good standing can enroll in TIAC’s Associate Program FOR ONLY $25.
TIAC is the national voice for the travel and tourism sector and acts on behalf of Canadian tourism businesses promoting and supporting policies, programs, and activities that will benefit the sector’s growth, development, and prosperity.
Fill out the “New Membership Registration” form below, or contact info@tiabc.ca for more information.
Membership Categories
Membership with TIABC has grown to include several levels; Leadership Circle, Supporting Member (business, sector associations, destination management/marketing organizations), Associate, Post-secondary Institutions and Student.
We’ve structured our membership by category with price points that are both affordable and competitive. Memberships are renewed annually on the anniversary date of your joining the organization.
Business
A Tourism Business membership with TIABC is based on the number of employees as well as a rate for self-employed tourism businesses of one employee.
Large Business
151+ employees
$1,625 /year
Medium Business
51-150 employees
$840 /year
Small Business
2-50 employees
$485 /year
Self-employed
1 employee
$275 /year
Sector Association
A Sector Association membership with TIABC is based on the membership revenues earned by the sector association.
Large Sector Association
Membership revenues over $150,000
$3,235 /year
Medium Sector Association
Membership revenues from $75,000 to $150,000
$1,625 /year
Small Sector Association
Membership revenues less than $75,000
$485 /year
DMO/RDMO
A Regional Destination Marketing Organization (RDMO) / Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) / Chamber membership with TIABC is based on the size of the organization’s annual budget.
Large DMO
Budget over $4.0 million
$5,930 /year
Medium DMO
Budget of $500,000 to $4 million
$2,175 /year
Small DMO
Budget less than $500,000
$840 /year
Post Secondary Institution
A post-secondary institution is defined as an educational organization that offers learning opportunities beyond the high school level. These institutions include colleges, universities, technical schools, and vocational training centres.
$465 /year
Student Membership
Students do not receive voting privileges at TIABC’s AGM, but do receive member discounts to events.
Student Membership
This annual membership is available to any student enrolled in a tourism-related educational program in British Columbia.
$26.00 /year
What Our Members Say
The Tourism Industry Association of BC advocates for the interests of British Columbia’s tourism economy. The businesses and organizations that rely on tourism need this strong, unified advocacy voice. When industry stakeholders join TIABC, they become part of ensuring that tourism priorities are brought to the attention of government, keeping our industry strong, vibrant and competitive.
Marsha Walden
President & CEO, Destination Canada
Tourism Golden understands the value being brought to the industry by TIABC in leading on the key advocacy and policy issues, promoting the tourism industry in BC and promoting opportunity for communication and collaboration between industry stakeholders. We are happy to continue to support the organisation and will be renewing our membership. Congratulations on doing a great job!
Joanne Sweeting
Executive Director, Tourism Golden
Over the past 25 years Helijet has witnessed the immense growth of tourism in BC and is proud to have been a part of it. Supporting the industry through our association with TIABC and other organizations is important to continuing the development of our industry.
Jay Minter
Director of Marketing, Helijet International Inc.