Why People Join NYSTVA
NYSTVA is a great association that actually produces results and helps us in a lot of ways! The shows program is an excellent value, and our tracking shows an increase in business from the areas where we have participated. And, NYSTVA programs such as its meetings, conferences and newsletter provide forums for networking and communicating about the tourism issues and opportunities that are of interest to us as business owners in New York State.
Mike & Sharon Murphy, Lockport Locks & Erie Canal Cruises, Inc.
COMMENTS FROM OTHER NYSTVA MEMBERS:
At a strategic planning retreat some of our leading members offered their thoughts on why they belong to NYSTVA:
"This is the one statewide organization that is truely representative of the diverse tourism industry of New York State."
"NYSTVA provides a learning tool for a newcomer to learn the tourism language, then to learn the larger picture."
"The shows are a benefit for me. My time is so important that the reasonable investment I make in shows involves money, not my time."
"NYSTVA provides an arena to understand the dynamics of the tourism industry."
"The Association allows me to develop relationships which strengthen the voice of tourism in New York."
"The NYSTVA Update provides us with eyes and ears that none of us have time to do on our own."
"When I first joined the Association, the co-operative programming was important to me, then the networking opportunities were extremely beneficial. I maintain my involvement now because I want to give back to the Association and the tourism industry."
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Membership Benefits
Comprehensive cooperative consumer shows program for brochure distribution
Quartely newsletter that covers Association business and legislative
government affairs topics related to tourism
Links to tourism educational programs in colleges and universities
Links to informative tourism industry websites for use in networking, research, and governmental/financial assistance
Leadership participation in state tourism activities such as the Tourism
Industry Coalition, Tourism Showcase (tourism lobby day in Albany).NYSTVA, annually host a hospitality suite at the Governor's Tourism Conference.
Valuable networking opportunities via Association board meetings, committee activities and conferences.
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Membership Investment
To join the association that represents…and works for…New York State tourism, complete the form below, enclose a check for the appropriate membership level, and mail to: NYSTVA, PO Box 285, Akron, NY 14001. Please make checks payable to NYSTVA. Membership is calculated on a calendar year basis.
Tier A Membership Level: $250
Region and County-designated Tourism Promotion Agencies (TPAs*)
County-level or larger Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs*) including chambers of commerce, tourism office, membership organizations, government offices
Accommodations and Campgrounds (25+ Rooms/Sites)
Museums, Attractions, Cultural Institutions and Events/Festivals (10,000+ annual visitors)
Industry-Allied Vendors and Suppliers, including Sole Proprietorships (with 11 or more employees)
County or State-level Industry-Allied Associations/Organizations
Transportation companies
Media Outlets (Print, TV, Radio, Internet-based)
Colleges
Tier B Membership Level: $125
Village, City or Town-level Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs*), including chambers of commerce, goverment offices (unless designated as a matching funds TPA*; see Tier A)
Accommodations and Campgrounds (under 25 rooms/sites)
Museums, Attractions, Cultural Institutions and Events/Festivals (under 10,000 annual visitors)
Industry-Allied Vendors and Suppliers, including Sole Proprietorships (with 2-10 employees)
Resturants
Tier C Membership Level: $65
Industry-Allied Vendors and Suppliers, including Sole Proprietorships (featuring one owner/operator and no employees)
Industry-Supportive Individuals (not representing any organization/business)
Students
Second individual memberships from a member organization
For an additional $65, enroll a second person. Secondary members will receive all NYSTVA materials.
* A Tourism Promotion Agency is defined as an entity that has been designated by county government to apply for and receive "I Love New York" matching funds. A Destination Marketing Organization is defined as an entity that engages in tourism promotion for its assigned area, either as its primary function or as part of its overall operation.
Click on the link below to download a printable membership application. (Adobe Acrobat Reader Required)
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NYSTVA Membership Brochure
Interested in joining NYSTVA as a member, click link below to download a full copy of our membership brochure. JOIN TODAY !
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Click here to view/download Adobe PDF file.
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NYSTVA 2007 Membership Listing (As of 9.5.07)
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