STS Member Benefits

STS Members are a level up from others in the industry

A level up in knowledge…

STS members have access to training from sales and marketing to management. You have the opportunity to earn your TMP designation, the industry recognition for a tourism professional.

A level up in understanding…

Putting knowledge into practice makes the difference between a student and a professional. Ongoing updates on tourism advocacy, marketing trends, and topics of concern keep STS members at the top of their game.

A level up for your career…

As an STS member, your work is highlighted and recognized by your industry peers. Add to that an expanded network that spans the whole southeast and beyond.

Enjoy Member Pricing for...

STS Marketing College®: the official Travel Marketing Professional (TMP) certification program
Connections
Congressional Summit
Fall Education Program
Related Industry Events: STS Members receive member pricing at Florida Attractions Association Conference and Southeast Festivals and Events Association Conference
Affinity programs and discounts

STS Member Benefits

Get Access to Helpful Resources…

STS Online Directory
Member Service Providers
Industry Job Listings
RFP Listings
Monthly Newsletter
Research like the Salary Survey Results, and Snapshot studies designed to help members understand industry norms. You’ll also have the option to take part in the STS Research Panel to provide valuable insights for your peers.

The Four Pillars of STS

EDUCATION

STS hosts annual events to provide educational opportunities for travel and tourism professionals. These events consist of the annual STS Connections Conference, workshops, webinars, and STS Marketing College®, a program designed for seasoned and new industry professionals that provides certification as a Travel Marketing Professional (TMP).

RECOGNITION

There are multiple opportunities to showcase industry leaders via our award programs. The STS Top 20 Festivals and Events Award program is awarded quarterly whereas the STS Shining Example Award Ceremony, recognizing the best and brightest in travel and tourism, takes place during STS Connections.

NETWORKING

Noted by our members as one of the top reasons to join STS, our event programs are a time to share ideas and catch up on the latest industry news with your travel and tourism peers. STS also provides a variety of social media channels for members to share ideas throughout the year.

ADVOCACY

Tourism community leaders have a powerful voice with elected officials at all levels of government. STS’s advocacy program works to amplify the voice of tourism by developing platforms and events to allow tourism leaders to share their success stories and challenges. The annual STS Congressional Summit on Travel & Tourism in Washington D.C., the Federal Tourism Directory, and Tourism Works! are resources provided to our members.