Membership Levels

The membership structure within Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ) consists of five (5) different levels of membership:

Associate
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Platinum

(Associate being the lowest level and Platinum being the highest level of membership available).

If you wish to become a member of TTNQ, please click here for a full membership kit (please note: When becoming a member a Membership Application Fee does apply)

For further information regarding membership please conact:

Niaomi McSwiney
Membership Development Executive
Ph: (07) 4015 1208
Email: niaomi.mcswiney@tnq.org.au

TTNQ Membership Levels and Fees 2008/09

Membership Application Fee $110 (incl gst)

Annual Membership with Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ) covers financial year, 1st July to 30th June. To enable a smooth membership application process, please include the full membership and application fee payment with the application form. New membership applications are then passed before the TTNQ Board of Directors for final approval.

Direct Payment Options

TTNQ accepts payment in the form of cash, cheque, money order and electronic funds transfers. We also accept Master card, Visa and Bank card, and to use a credit card to pay membership online visit www.tropicalaustralia.com.au.

Annual Membership Renewal

TTNQ Membership covers the financial year and is due for renewal on the 1st of July of each year. Invoices are issued on a 30 day account and posted to the operator.

Membership paid after the due date will attract a late payment fee & will be treated as a new member and require completion of application forms and board approval, also attracting the Membership Application Fee of $110.

ASSOCIATE MEMBER $585 (incl gst)

Suitable for individuals, and small not for profit organisations that only have an interest in keeping abreast of TTNQ activity & contributing to the sustainability of Tourism in TNQ.

Benefits include:

Invitation to networking functions
Invitations to attend free corporate seminars in the areas of Education & Training, & Law
Hardcopy of TTNQ Members Register, names only
Receipt of general communications – newsletters etc.
Membership sticker
Business referrals

Opportunities:

Research data (at cost)

BRONZE MEMBER $875 (incl gst)

This category is for small organisations that rely upon, receive direct profits or have a presence in tourism in TNQ and/or wish to engage in the growth of the region through supporting sustainability of tourism & have direct access to TTNQ & opportunities.

Benefits include:

Invitation to networking functions
Invitations to attend free corporate seminars in the areas of Education & Training, & Law
Hardcopy of TTNQ Members Register, names only
Eligibility to nominate for TTNQ Tourism Awards.
Receipt of general communications – newsletters etc.
AGM voting rights – 1 vote only.
Membership sticker
Selected Leisure Marketing activities (see TTNQ profile for more information)
Business referrals
Database listing of 1 nominated product

Cairns & Tropical North Visitor Information Centre (Cairns’ only accredited VIC):

Brochure display for nominated product
Reservations and tour sales
Product presentations to VIC volunteers and staff

Website representation (one listing for nominated product only):

TTNQ website tropicalaustralia.com.au listing with business description, images and website link.
Subsidised ATDW listing

Opportunities – some of these are at cost to the operator:

Promotions in the Cairns & Tropical North Visitor Information Centre
Involvement in Book Tropical Australia, eligibility to list “Hot Deals” on www.tropicalaustralia.com.au
Research data
Access to knowledge base and expertise of TTNQ staff
Involvement in road shows and familiarisations.

SILVER MEMBER $2,920 (incl gst)

Benefits include:

Invitation to networking functions
Invitations to attend free corporate seminars in the areas of Education & Training, & Law
Hardcopy of TTNQ Members Register, names only
Eligibility to nominate for TTNQ Tourism Awards.
Receipt of general communications – newsletters etc.
Membership sticker
Business referrals
Third option on specialised Leisure Marketing activities (as in TTNQ profile)
Two database listings for nominated products
Hardcopy of TTNQ Members Register, names only (2 sets FOC)
AGM voting rights – 3 votes only.

Cairns & Tropical North Visitor Information Centre (Cairns’ only accredited VIC):

2 Brochure displays for nominated products
Reservations and tour sales
Product presentations to VIC volunteers and staff

Website representation (two listings for nominated products only):

TTNQ website tropicalaustralia.com.au listing with business description, images and website link.
Subsidised ATDW listing
Third highest ranking in page display for search results

Opportunities – some of these are at cost to the operator:

Promotions in the Cairns & Tropical North Visitor Information Centre
Involvement in Book Tropical Australia, eligibility to list “Hot Deals” on www.tropicalaustralia.com.au
Research data
Access to knowledge base and expertise of TTNQ staff
nvolvement in corporate seminars
Involvement in road shows and familiarisations.
Opportunity to negotiate a Specialised Corporate Seminar Partnerships
Opportunity to participate with Cairns and Region Convention Bureau (CRCB)
Please see: http://www.cairnsconventionbureau.com.au/membership_and_benefits/
Opportunity to participate in Bureau publications and website
Distribution of information at sales missions, and tradeshows around the globe, which enable you to cost-effectively market your company globally
Referrals in response to business tourism related inquiries
Opportunity to participate in Trade Shows, eg "Sell TNQ”
Sales contacts of Meeting Planners (on request basis)
Bureau Meetings keep you informed about business tourism activities through access to the CRCB team.
Educationals provide members the opportunity to meet qualified meeting and event planners in our region
Networking opportunities
Promotional Materials developed by CRCB are available for loan or purchase. These include images, brochures and videos on the Cairns & Great Barrier Reef region
Web Links from our Cairns & Region Convention Bureau site to yours are available to members who participate in the Meeting & Incentive Planners' Guide

GOLD MEMBER $8,750 (incl gst)

Benefits include

Invitation to networking functions
Invitations to attend free corporate seminars in the areas of Education & Training, & Law
Eligibility to nominate for TTNQ Tourism Awards.
Receipt of general communications – newsletters etc.
Membership sticker
Business referrals
Hardcopy of TTNQ Members Register, names only (3 sets FOC)
AGM voting rights – 7 votes only
Second option on specialised Leisure Marketing activities (in TTNQ fact sheet)
3 Database listings for nominated products
Biannual briefing on Business and Marketing Plan
Research briefings on request basis

Cairns & Tropical North Visitor Information Centre (Cairns’ only accredited VIC)

3 brochure displays for nominated products
Reservations and tour sales
Product presentations to VIC volunteers and staff

Website representation (three listings for nominated products only)

TTNQ tropicalaustralia.com.au website listing with business description, images and website link.
Subsidised ATDW listing
Second highest ranking in page display for search results

Opportunities – some of these are at cost to the operator

Promotions in the Cairns & Tropical North Visitor Information Centre
Involvement in Book Tropical Australia, eligibility to list “Hot Deals” on www.tropicalaustralia.com.au
Research data
Access to knowledge base and expertise of TTNQ staff
Involvement in corporate seminars
Involvement in road shows and familiarisations.
Opportunity to participate with Cairns and Region Convention Bureau (CRCB) marketing activities (eg Sell TNQ, details outlined in TTNQ fact sheet).
Opportunity for involvement in the CRCB Planners Guide
Opportunity to negotiate a Specialised Corporate Seminar Partnership.
Opportunity to participate with Cairns and Region Convention Bureau (CRCB)
Please see: http://www.cairnsconventionbureau.com.au/membership_and_benefits/
Opportunity to participate in Bureau publications and website
Distribution of information at sales missions, and tradeshows around the globe, which enable you to cost-effectively market your company globally
Referrals in response to business tourism related inquiries
Opportunity to participate in Trade Shows, eg "Sell TNQ”
Sales contacts of Meeting Planners (on request basis)
Bureau Meetings keep you informed about business tourism activities through access to the CRCB team.
Educationals provide members the opportunity to meet qualified meeting and event planners in our region
Networking opportunities
Promotional Materials developed by CRCB are available for loan or purchase. These include images, brochures and videos on the Cairns & Great Barrier Reef region
Web Links from our Cairns & Region Convention Bureau web site to yours are available to members who participate in the Meeting & Incentive Planners' Guide

PLATINUM MEMBER $15,100 (incl gst)

Benefits include

Invitation to networking functions
Invitations to attend free corporate seminars in the areas of Education & Training, & Law
Eligibility to nominate for TTNQ Tourism Awards.
Receipt of general communications – newsletters etc.
Membership sticker
Hardcopy of TTNQ Members Register, names only (5 sets FOC)
AGM voting rights – 12 votes only.
First option on specialised Leisure Marketing activities (as in TTNQ fact sheet)
Preferential opportunities that may arise eg. media exposure and promotion
5 listings for nominated products
Invitation to VIP strategic dinners
Involvement in Business and Marketing Plan consultation as required, including Business Plan presentation from CEO
One on one session with Research Department
Highest level access to specialised research data
Highest level access to Marketing contacts

Cairns & Tropical North Visitor Information Centre (Cairns’ only accredited VIC)

5 Brochure displays for nominated products
Reservations and tour sales
Product presentations to VIC volunteers and staff

Website representation (five listings for nominated products only)

TTNQ website tropicalaustralia.com.au listing with business description, images and website link.
Subsidised ATDW listing
Highest ranking in page display for search results

Opportunities – some of these are at cost to the operator

Promotions in the Cairns & Tropical North Visitor Information Centre
Involvement in Book Tropical Australia, eligibility to list “Hot Deals” on www.tropicalaustralia.com.au
Research data
Business referrals
Access to knowledge base and expertise of TTNQ staff
Involvement in corporate seminars
Involvement in road shows and familiarisations.
Opportunity to participate within Business Tourism marketing activities
(eg Sell TNQ, details outlined in TTNQ fact sheet).
Opportunity for involvement in the Cairns and Region Convention Bureau Planners Guide
Opportunity to negotiate a Specialised Corporate Seminar Partnership.
Opportunity to participate with Cairns and Region Convention Bureau (CRCB)
Please see: http://www.cairnsconventionbureau.com.au/membership_and_benefits/
Opportunity to participate in Bureau publications and website
Distribution of information at sales missions, and tradeshows around the globe, which enable you to cost-effectively market your company globally
Referrals in response to business tourism related inquiries
Opportunity to participate in Trade Shows, eg "Sell TNQ”
Sales contacts of Meeting Planners (on request basis)
Bureau Meetings keep you informed about business tourism activities through access to the CRCB team.
Educationals provide members the opportunity to meet qualified meeting and event planners in our region
Networking opportunities
Promotional Materials developed by CRCB are available for loan or purchase. These include images, brochures and videos on the Cairns & Great Barrier Reef region
Web Links from our Cairns & Region Convention Bureau web site to yours are available to members who participate in the Meeting & Incentive Planners' Guide