Membership
Become a TIABC Member Today
Membership in TIABC has never been more important. The impacts of COVID-19 have been widespread in the tourism industry and coordination with industry partners to share concerns with government is critical.
To assist in recovery for BC’s visitor economy and generate incremental revenues for operators and government, we need the right mix of marketing investment, infrastructure and product development, access to labour, and policies that facilitate and enable success. That’s where TIABC comes in.
TIABC needs our industry businesses, DMOs and sectors that are united and speaking to government with one voice on issues that affect or impact tourism. Membership in TIABC is a good place to start. Together, we can identify challenges that hamper industry growth, and through TIABC, work with all levels of government to mitigate the impacts.
Together We Can Identify Challenges
Together, we can identify challenges that hamper industry growth, and through TIABC, work with all levels of government to mitigate the impacts.
In recent years, we have introduced our policy priorities, launched a three-year strategic plan, hosted highly successful BC Tourism Industry conferences, and worked with members all over British Columbia to address issues through strategic government relations and advocacy efforts.
TIABC remains steadfast in its objective to create a policy and regulatory environment that allows tourism operators to grow and prosper, that provides job opportunities for all ages and skills, that generates economic impact in regions throughout British Columbia, and that helps communities develop in manageable and sustainable ways.
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.
Three Categories of Membership
TIABC has three categories of membership: A) Business. B) Sector. C) DMO/RDMO plus Student.
Business
A Tourism Business membership with TIABC is based on the number of employees. In addition, there is a new category for self-employed tourism businesses of one employee.
Large Business
151+ employees
$1,545 /year
Medium Business
51-150 employees
$800 /year
Small Business
2-50 employees
$465 /year
Self-employed
1 employee
$260 /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
$3,080 /year
Medium Sector Association
Membership revenues from $75,000 to $150,000
$1,545 /year
Small Sector Association
Membership revenues less than $75,000
$465 /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 budget.
Large DMO
Budget over $4.0 million
$5,650 /year
Medium DMO
Budget of $500,000 to $4 million
$2,070 /year
Small DMO
Budget less than $500,000
$800 /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.
$25.50 /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.
