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Introductory Limited Member Benefits

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Two Year Maximum Term

Note: Introductory Limited Membership is only available to organizations with no membership history with Association.

Introductory Limited Members do not receive access to the member-only area of the website (except Executive Summaries) and are not eligible for member discounts on events and publications (except ESTO during second year of membership).

ADVOCATE – U.S. Travel is working every day in Washington, DC to protect your interests in U.S. travel industry. Receive information about the pressing issues and legislation that are affecting the travel community. Linking in will give you the tools to reach out to your federal legislators and media to ensure your voice is heard.
INFORM – keeping you informed of industry and U.S. Travel news through our website, toolkits, and our weekly newsletter, U.S. Travel NewsBrief.
CONNECT – attend the Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations (ESTO) at the member rate only during the second year of your Introductory Limited Membership and ability to sign up to be a part of the TravelNewsLink network and receive media queries.  If a member of the DMO community, access to U.S. Travel's NCDO Connect.  An easy-to-use communication tool where Destination Council members can pose questions and quickly receive answers and feedback from their peers in the destination marketing community.
RESEARCH – receive a print copy of the biennial Travel & Tourism Works for America publication (must be member during year of release) and online access to the executive summary of U.S. Travel publications.
PROMOTE – use of the U.S. Travel logo  


 

Affiliate Member Benefits

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All benefits provided to Introductory Limited Members plus:

Note: Affiliate Members do not receive access to the member-only area of the website (besides the online member directory) and are not eligible for member discounts on events and publications.

CONNECT – a wealth of peer resources across the country as well as inclusion and full access to the U.S. Travel Online Membership Directory.
INFORM – receive the monthly newsletter, U.S. Travel Outlook which examines research trends and forecasts related to the travel industry. It features the U.S. Travel Dashboard, a barometer of travel indicators and sectors in the United States.


Regular Member Benefits

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All benefits provided to Affiliate Members plus:
PROMOTE – In order to promote U.S. travel, U.S. Travel hosts and participates in domestic and international marketing programs, cross-promotions, and activities in order to: provide organizations of all sizes unique opportunities that leverage your marketing dollars most effectively.
CONNECT – U.S. Travel Regular members receive 30% discounts on registration fees to targeted educational opportunities and events, including International Pow Wow, the premier travel industry’s international trade show.
RESEARCH - U.S. Travel Regular members receive 40% discounts on all research Subscription packages and individual publications, along with leading edge research through access to the travel forecasts, Travel Price Index and the Travel Sentiment Index.
National Councils – If you are an Attraction, Destination Marketing Organization or a State Tourism Office you automatically become a member of one of our National Councils. Exclusive access given to DMO members to a community forum, state tourism office members have access to a list serve.

Travel Association Members only – Invitation to semi-annual Travel Coalition Forum.

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President’s Circle Member Benefits

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Available to Allied Organizations

All benefits provided to Regular Members plus:

Connect: Attendance at the Summer Board of Director’s meeting (non-voting).
Promote: One Complimentary Conference Registration to International Pow Wow and Marketing Outlook Forum. Recognition through a President’s Level listing on the U.S. Travel website.
Advocate: U.S. Travel leads industry-wide initiatives to grow and sustain travel and ensure the freedom to travel.
Research: Premier Research Subscription Package.


Association Board Circle Member Benefits

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Available to Associations

All benefits provided to Regular Members plus:
Connect: Monthly participation in Washington Representatives meeting. Appointment of one representative to the U.S. Travel Board of Directors.
Promote: Listing on Travel Association Advocates section of our website. Opportunity to be recognized in Association CEO ‘spotlight’ (one Executive per quarter) section on the website.
Advocate: Opportunity to appoint one representative to the U.S. Travel Policy Council. The Council convenes via conference call three times annually and proposes the public policy priorities of U.S. Travel and the position U.S. Travel will take on complex issues.  Annual Legislative Day (Fall) - attended by Association CEO & Chairman, morning meeting with review of Industry Public Affairs Issues, speakers from Congress/Administration (w/photo opportunity), afternoon Capitol Hill visit.
Research: Invited to participate in unique research co-ops that benefit the industry. When applicable, able to provide one ‘question’ annually in U.S. Travel Consumer research.


Board Circle Member Benefits

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Available to Corporate Organizations

All benefits provided to Regular Members plus:
Connect:
Appointment of one representative to Board of Directors.
Appointment of one active member representative and up to ten individuals to receive mailings.
Opportunity to be invited to participate on appropriate U.S. Travel Standing Committees: Communications Council and International Pow Wow Planning Committee.
Guest office and meeting room availability at Headquarters in Washington, DC.
Promote:
Special VIP lounge for Board representatives at events (when applicable).
Pre-conference attendee list to all events.
Complimentary registration to Marketing Outlook Forum.
If Board Circle member (Allied segment) is also an ESTO sponsor, one complimentary ESTO registration is given to the Board representative.
Recognition through a Board Circle listing on the website.
International Pow Wow specific:
Complimentary badge for Board Representative and CEO (non-transferrable)
One complimentary booth and three delegate registrations (when applicable).
Opportunity to reserve up to four booths at International Pow Wow (when applicable).
One complimentary reserved table at each luncheon.
Advocate: Your participation on the Board of Directors will provide you with an opportunity to add your voice to the Association's public policy agenda.
Research: Appointment of up to two individuals to receive U.S. Travel's Premier Research Subscription Package 


Chairman’s Circle Member Benefits

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Available to Corporate and Destination Promotion Organizations

All benefits provided to Board Circle Member Benefits plus
Advocate: Opportunity to appoint one representative to the U.S. Travel Policy Council. The Council convenes via conference call three times annually and proposes the public policy priorities of U.S. Travel and the position U.S. Travel will take on complex issues.
Connect: Participation in annual CEO Roundtable ($1 Billion + Corporations only)
Promote:
In addition to committees listed under Board Circle, opportunity to be invited to participate on the Meetings, Incentive and Trade Show (MIT) Council and the Leisure Advisory Council.
Complimentary registration to ESTO (Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations - only states and DMO's are eligible for ESTO).
Recognition through a Chairman's Circle listing on the U.S. Travel website.
Member logo's displayed at U.S. Travel's events.

 

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Call: 202.408.8422

Email: membership@ustravel.org

Lynn Minges, Featured Member

Membership Guides

Learn about U.S. Travel's Introductory Limited, Affiliate and Regular Membership in the Membership Resource Guide.

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Learn more about U.S. Travel's President, Association, Board and Chairman Circle Membership in the Premier Resource Guide.

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