Industry Membership

TMAC Membership is renewed annually between December and February 28. 

Industry members include representatives of tourist boards, airlines, hotel companies, public relations agencies, attractions, tour operators and wholesalers locally, nationally and internationally.

TMAC’s goal is to create a forum for communication and mutual benefit between industry and media members. Industry membership is not limited to Canadian companies or individuals, but foreign members must be willing to serve the needs of Canadian writers. In order to serve on TMAC's national board, you must be a resident of Canada.

To become a member of TMAC as an Industry Member, you must:

  • Provide two letters of reference.
    At least one reference must be from a current media member from a reputable media outlet with whom you have worked directly.
    The other may be from:
    • a travel media professional who is a member of TMAC or another media-accredited association, or:
    • a member of the travel industry profession.
  • Abide by our CODE OF CONDUCT. 

Learn a little more about TMAC here in TMAC at a Glance.

For further details about the Industry Membership Application, please refer to the applications and guidelines below.

CANADIAN RATES: 2023 Membership

Membership Rates are renewed annually on or before January 1 (up until February 28/22) remaining valid for the calendar year.
Please Note:
- An admin fee of $25 will be applied to renewals after February 28th.
- Instalment Payment Plan is available as an option with 50% payable at time of renewal, 50% balance due April 30/22.  

NEW: TIAC Associate Memberships are now avaialable.
The $25 optional membership will be prompted at time of renewal or registration as a new member. 
See details here
 

INDUSTRY MEMBERS: RENEW NOW!

Industry Member – Primary

PROVINCE HST/GST% ANNUAL DUES* TAX TOTAL
NS, NB, NL & PEI 15 350.00 52.50 402.50
ON 13 350.00 45.50 395.50
AB, BC, SK, MB, QC, NWT, NU, YT 5 350.00 17.50 367.50

 

 

 

 

* Effective as at January 1, 2022

Industry Member – Secondary

An Industry Member - Secondary is someone who is employed by the company for which the Primary Member works. An Industry Member - Secondary does not have the ability to cast a vote during an AGM.

PROVINCE HST/GST% ANNUAL DUES* TAX TOTAL
NS, NB, NL & PEI 15 100.00 15.00 115.00
ON 13 100.00 13.00 113.00
AB, BC, SK, MB, QC, NWT, NU, YT 5 100.00 5.00 105.00

 

 

 

 

* Effective as January 1, 2022

Industry Member–Primary and Secondary

Secondary does not have the ability to cast a vote during an AGM.

PROVINCE HST/GST% ANNUAL DUES* TAX TOTAL
NS, NB, NL & PEI 15 450.00 67.50 517.50
ON 13 450.00 58.50 508.50
AB, BC, SK, MB, QC, NWT, NU, YT 5 450.00 22.50 472.50

 

 

 

 

* Effective as at January 1, 2022

INTERNATIONAL RATES (in Canadian Dollars)

INDUSTRY TYPE ANNUAL DUES
Industry Member – Primary $350.00
Industry Member – Secondary $100.00


FOR MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS, CLICK HERE.


BECOME A MEMBER!
TO START THE APPLICATION PROCESS, CLICK HERE. 

Please note that all industry applications must be submitted with two reference letters/e-mails attached. 

Two letters of reference must be provided. At least one reference must be from a current media member from a reputable media outlet with whom you have worked directly. The other may be from:

  • a travel media professional who is a member of TMAC or another media-accredited association, or:
  • a member of the travel industry profession.