Membership
Member Benefits
iTIP is a state-wide tourism association dedicated to supporting tourism partners around the state through resources, education, advocacy, and marketing initiatives.
All Benefits Are Extended To All Members And Include:
- Representing the travel and tourism industry with one voice
- Access to data and research
- Mentorships
- Technical tools
- Job Board
- Networking with peers to share resources
- Educational sessions / Professional Development
- Industry best practices
- Committee and Board volunteer opportunities
- Access to the membership directory
- Advocacy through membership empowerment, meaningful coalitions and events
- Public-Private collaborations
- Cohesive travel-based marketing
- Coordination with IEDA
- Niche marketing partnerships for group travel, sports, meetings/conventions, and others
- Industry news through member updates and industry insights
Download a copy of the membership information document to share with your partners.
Advocacy support when you need it most
Iowa Travel Industry Partners serves as the voice for the entire travel and hospitality industry of Iowa, and ensures the same consistent messaging is shared across all platforms. Learn more about the advocacy work of iTIP.
Share knowledge, gain power
One of the biggest benefits of membership in your industry trade association is the power of fostering dialogue within a larger community. Through your organization’s membership, access to resources and benefits extends down to your entire professional staff. This is an excellent opportunity to provide your team with additional learning and collaboration.
MEMBER-GET-A-MEMBER AND BE REWARDED!
No one knows how beneficial iTIP membership is to Iowa’s tourism & hospitality industry better than current iTIP members.
Consider sharing your iTIP membership experience and get rewarded for doing so. Through the Member-Get-A-Member program, iTIP rewards your efforts in recruiting new members.
How does it work?
- Share about the benefits your organization has received from iTIP membership with another tourism organization.
- Direct a potential member to join at https://iowatravelindustry.org/membership/
- Ask your friend to enter your organization’s name in the referral space on their application.
- Tell another friend…and another…and another…to earn rewards.
For each referral, your organization will receive a $25 discount on your membership renewal for the following year. There is no limit on the amount of rewards you can earn.
*New members are defined as companies who have not held an active iTIP membership in the past 18 months.
Become a member
Become a member of Iowa Travel Industry Partners to join an association that informs, connects, inspires and educates members to be the unified driving force of Iowa’s travel and tourism industry.
Extended Membership Dues (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2026)
Extended Memberships active now through June 30, 2026
Additional membership options available for County Partners (as defined as County Board of Supervisors) and Vendor Partners (identified as a business providing services or sales to tourism entities in Iowa.) Membership with iTIP can open the doors to new business prospects and connections. Please contact info@iowatravelindustry.org to learn more about these opportunities.
Affiliate Association
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identified as industry trade association representing an area greater than 3 counties (ex. Iowa Restaurant Association, Iowa Gaming Association, etc.)
DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANIZATION: Identified as Destination Marketing Organization/Convention & Visitors Bureau, Sports Commission, Chamber of Commerce, or Economic Development Organizations that employs at least 1 full-time individual dedicated to tourism
Destination Marketing Organization
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budget $150,001 – $250,000
Destination Marketing Organization
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budget $250,001 – $500,000