Membership – Business partners

Annual Membership Fees

• Initial fee of $400 + taxes

Benefits, visibility and services provided

For over 10 years, ARF-Québec has been working to promote the tourism sector and your expertise by developing a comprehensive program of evolving benefits and services for its members.

Networking Events

• Annual Conference

• Annual General Meeting including training component, networking, round table, cocktail for «Certified-ARF-Québec» businesses

Promotion and marketing

• Complete media kit, to help you position and promote your company nationally or internationally, in B2B or B2C

• In partnership with ARF-Québec, development and promotion of a service offer designed for ARF-Québec members

• Yearly publishing of 4 newsletter articles with content listed in the Business Partners section on the website

• Presentation of your services at the AGM or Annual Conference (through a paying sponsorship).

Support and professionalization of the workforce

• 2 accesses to our online training on the distribution network "Maximize your sales in Quebec and internationally with tour operators and receptives", including two accesses per business

  • Original value of $150

  • $25 discount for additional access

• 2 accesses to one of our other formations (to come) 

ARF-Québec Certified Label

• The ARF-Québec Certified seal is a guarantee of trust for all receptives and tour operators who wish to do business with you, as it confirms your knowledge of the distribution network, its needs and expectations.

• This accreditation is granted once the exam has been passed following the training "Maximize your sales in Quebec and internationally with tour operators and receptives".

• It provides the following benefits:

  • All accredited companies will also be listed in a catalogue and promoted on the ARF-Québec website

  • Complimentary booth for participation in the ARF-Québec Certified Business Networking Cocktail when registering for the AGM or Annual Conference

Strategic Knowledge Transfer and Intelligence

• Access to market and sectoral studies

Requirements to become Business Partners

• To be a supplier of goods, services and advice related to the tourism sector and specifically aimed at Regular Members, Association Members and Supplier Members (insurance companies, marketing and consulting firms, software and computer systems, etc.).

• Comply with the Regulations and Code of Ethics.

• Develop an exclusive service offer for ARF-Québec members.