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Membership & Dues Information
STS Members and are partners who share in the vision of active involvement to promote and support the mission, objectives and goals of STS and the travel and tourism industry we represent. Together, we are committed to industry unity and personal involvement and work together to lead our industry to attain common goals.
Members, beyond the tangible benefits for their dues, are recognized for their unfailing support of the goals of STS – promotion of the southeast as the premier destination in the United States, and the support of the industry that brings the southeast to the world.
STS continues to pioneer important programs that have major impact on the tourism industry regionally and nationally. Together we are stronger – and STS takes the lead for our members, working for you, your organization and our industry. Good friends, good people, good programs and much, much more.
STS Membership and programs bring...
- An excellent opportunity to promote your organization and its products & services to key industry experts and decision makers from throughout the Southeast and the nation;
- A membership committed to excellence representing all travel & tourism sectors – public and private, state and federal and every aspect of the industry;
- Nationally known speakers and program presenters at every meeting;
- Meetings and events that are widely promoted to all industry sectors, government and private, involved in travel & tourism; and
- STS conferences and meetings with a well-established reputation for effective networking opportunities.
“Every man owes a part of his time and money to the business or industry in which he is engaged. No man has a moral right to withhold his support from an organization that is striving to improve conditions within his sphere." - Theodore Roosevelt
Southeast Tourism Society Memberships |
Supporting Partnerships |
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Dues |
State-Sustaining Partner
This category of membership is reserved for the state travel departments (or the equivalent) that represent the travel & tourism industry within their state. This supporting level of membership allows the state to bring public and private sector travel industry members into a network of other travel industry professionals who share common goals and objectives. Membership provides states an opportunity to become a part of a larger regional effort to market cooperatively and cost effectively. |
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$6,600 |
Organization-Sustaining Partner
A flexible category of membership reserved for organizations & companies that represent many different properties or business specialties within the travel & tourism industry in disparate locations. This category is designed to offer business an opportunity for return on investment of their membership dollar and be a vehicle to give-back to the industry by being a significant and visible supporter for Southeast Tourism Society. |
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$6,600 |
Southeast Tourism Society Corporate Partner
Our partners share in the vision of active involvement to promote and support the mission, objectives and goals of STS and the Travel and Tourism industry we represent. Our partners are committed to industry unity and personal involvement within the Society. Together, we will work together to lead our industry to attain common goals.
Amtrak × Days Inn Worldwide × Madden Media ×
SMITH × Southern Living × Streeter Printing & Graphics ×
TRIPinfo.com × USDM.net |
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$20,000 |
Southeast Tourism Policy Council (STPC)
The mission of STPC is to serve as a voice for the broad tourisminterests in the Southeast, encourage uncommon partnerships between public and private sectors, and advocate for sustainable economic growth and responsible environmental practices. Our vision is that STPC will provide leadership to the travel and tourism industry in the policy arena by identifying and analyzing issues that affect the health and growth of the industry and serving as a forum to affect innovative policy and legislation to address tourism's sustainability and expansion. Advocacy Contributing Partnerships bring identification as a supporter and be involved in the process – your partnership can bring many benefits (depending on level of contribution), and may include meeting registrations and sponsor recognition – however the best benefit is knowing that you are making a difference for our industry. |
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$100 - $10,000 |
Organizational Memberships
Membership period is 12 months, with renewal due in the anniversary month of joining STS
All Memberships are organizational (remain with the organization) |
ALLIED (Including MEDIA)
Industry service providers (Advertising, Consultants, Marketing, PR, Suppliers, etc.); and Media including Print, Internet, Broadcast (Radio, Cable, Television), Media Associations; Multi-media & Integrated-media Companies. |
| $575.00 |
ATTRACTIONS
& ACTIVITIES
Shopping, Museums, Parks, Theaters, Restaurants, Festivals & Events, Attractions |
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Multiple Properties Call
AGR* $1,000,000+ - $660.00
AGR* $500,000 - $1,000,000 - $575.00
AGR* $200,000 - $500,000 - $425.00
AGR* Up to $200,000 - $195.00
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DMO - Destination Marketing Organization
Government, Public, Private, City, County, State, Regional, National Tourism Groups (Chamber, CVB, Associations) |
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AGR* $1,000,000+ - $660.00
AGR* $500,000 - $1,000,000 -$575.00
AGR* $200,000 - $500,000 - $425.00
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EDUCATION
Universities, Colleges & Instruction | | $195.00 |
LODGING
B & Bs, Camps, Independent Lodging, Conference Centers, Resorts, Corporate/Regional Lodging Offices
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Multiple Properties - Call
Corp/Regional Mgmt - $900.00
150+ rooms - $575.00
21 – 150 rooms - $425.00
Up to 20 rooms - $195.00
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OTHER
Includes additional members with the same organization |
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$195.00 |
TOUR
& TRAVEL
Tour / Travel Company, Operators, Travel Agencies, Meeting Planners, Airlines, Cruise Line, Transportation, Travel Writer |
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AGR* $1,000,000+ - $660.00
AGR* $500,000 - $1,000,000 - $575.00
AGR* $200,000 - $500,000 - $425.00
AGR* Up to $200,000 - $195.00
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AGR*
= Annual Gross Revenue |
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