Benefits
Members
Member material
- Membership certificate which can be displayed on your premises
- TTA logo may be used on your website and other marketing material
Communication
- Bi-weekly e-mail newsletter filled with relevant industry news and related information
- Communications from national, regional and local government tourist bodies
- Communications from other tourist bodies such as Tourism Safety Initiative etc.
- Copy of three industry magazines: “Hotelier”, “Business Events Africa” & “The Event”
Marketing opportunities
- Opportunities to submit news to, and advertise on, monthly e-mail newsletter to ±1000 recipients
- Listing on the TTA Website with link to your website
- Listing on the TTA Tourist Map with a short description of your business
- Opportunity to post events and news on the TTA website and social media pages
- Opportunities to participate, at reduced rates, in marketing platforms such as trade shows, media visits, advertising features etc
- Business referrals through the TTA office
- Participation in the Gauteng Tourism Authority (GTA) Visitor Information Services Strategy (TTA is a pilot site partner for this project).
- Events showcasing member products and services enhancing knowledge of the tourism product in the city
- Promotion of members on the Association stand at Meetings Africa and Indaba expos
- Inclusion in annual GTA product packaging and itinerary planning workshop & speed networking, sales missions, site visits and inspections and GTA meeting planner guide as well as RFP distribution
Continuing education and networking
- Quarterly educational, networking and information sharing meetings with industry peers (members meetings)
- Chapter knowledge and information sessions organised by sector
- Ad hoc workshops, forums and member events with informative speakers on educational and value adding topics
- Access to member recommended vendor/supplier database
- Access to business advice and assistance through support by the TTA office
Representation
- Representing & lobbying members interests on industry platforms
- Influencing and informing decisions affecting the industry
- Consolidated line of communication to strategic organisations in the tourism industry
Financial advantages
- Specially negotiated reduced credit card machine rates
Benefits
Supplier to Industry members
Member material
- Membership certificate which can be displayed on your premises
- TTA logo may be used on your website and other marketing material
Communication
- Bi-weekly e-mail newsletter filled with relevant industry news and related information
- Communications from national, regional and local government tourist bodies
- Communications from other tourist bodies such as Tourism Safety Initiative etc.
- Copy of three industry magazines: “Hotelier”, “Business Events Africa” & “The Event”
Marketing opportunities
- Opportunities to submit news to, and advertise on quarterly supplier e-mail newsletter to TTA members
- Opportunity to promote your product to TTA members and member meetings and chapter meetings in various forms (brochure distribution, presentations, exhibition table etc. – situation dependant)
- Listing on the TTA association website supplier page with link to your website
- Business referrals through the TTA office
Continuing education and networking
- Quarterly educational, networking and information sharing meetings with industry peers (members meetings)
- Chapter knowledge and information sessions organised by sector
- Ad hoc workshops, forums and member events with informative speakers on educational and value adding topics
- Listing on member recommended vendor/supplier database
- Access to business advice and assistance through support by the TTA office
Representation
- Representing & lobbying members interests on industry platforms
- Influencing and informing decisions affecting the industry
- Consolidated line of communication to strategic organisations in the tourism industry
Financial advantages
- Specially negotiated reduced credit card machine rates
Membership fees 2022/23
Joining fee: An activation fee of R640 applicable to new members or where membership has lapsed and must be reinstated.
Note: Membership is per property or per business not per group/umbrella body.
View the 2022/23 membership categories and fees: Businesses and Suppliers to industry
How to apply
Complete this online application form
For enquiries email (Liz) secretary@tshwanetourism.com