2025 TIAO Membership
Thank you for your continued support as members of TIAO. We truly value your active engagement and contributions. Thank you for sharing how you are continuing to grow back your businesses. We have heard you, we have advocated for you, and these direct communications have been critical for us in our advocacy to the provincial government and federal government on our Ontario Tourism industry’s behalf to encourage solutions.
We have not required the industry’s tourism operators to pay membership fees to TIAO since 2020, and for the last 2 years extended complimentary further if they were a member of their local DMO and/or Sector. As communicated to tourism operators* throughout this year, TIAO has begun charging membership fees in 2025.
Membership Rates
*What is a tourism operator? – this is someone that is selling a tourism product and gains revenue directly from the consumer. i.e. Restaurant, Attraction, Accommodation, Tour Operator, and more.
Questions? Email us directly at membership@tiaontario.ca
Annual Membership Benefits
TIAO is recognized as the umbrella government advocacy organization serving Ontario's diverse tourism industry. We facilitate conversations between industry and government to affirm the economic value of tourism.
YOUR VOICE
Amplify your influence and help shape policies that directly impact your business and the tourism sector.
GRANTS & RESOURCES
Access up-to-date information on funding opportunities and grants designed to support Ontario's tourism operators.
SPECIAL EVENT RATES
Member pricing all TIAO events, such as the Ontario Tourism Summit, IMPACT Regional Ontario, and Tourism Opportunities Forum.
GOVERNMENT UPDATES
Stay informed about key legislative changes and recieve expert guidance on how new policies and regulations will affect your business.
WEBINARS & EDUCATION
Stay ahead of industry trends by attending member-only webinars that cover key topics to enhance your operations.
JOB BOARD & EVENTS
Access all industry job postings and event listings on the TIAO website.
TOURISM DAY
Meet with key policymakers and advocate for tourism's priorities in Ontario's provincial legislature.
INDUSTRY NETWORK
Leverage TIAO's extensive network to form partnerships and gain support for your business.
ONTARIO TOURISM STRATEGY
Be part of the conversation to define the future of Ontario tourism and ensure your business thrives in the province's evolving landscape.
Supplementary Member Benefits
GreenStep Solutions
TIAO has partnered with GreenStep Sustainable Tourism to deliver sustainable tourism certification programs to businesses in Ontario.
As the exclusive purveyor of Sustainable Tourism certification in the province, TIAO can offer affiliate Sustainable Tourism memberships, including preferred rates for TIAO members.
SilkStart
SilkStart is the most comprehensive, easy-to-use management software specifically designed for associations. As the exclusive provincial provider for SilkStart, TIAO members receive the benefit of ongoing savings—extended on initial setup, and via discounts on monthly fees.
Baxter Student Ambassador Program
Aimed at students graduating from travel, tourism and hospitality programs, the Baxter Student Ambassador Program recognizes students based on a combination of academic success, community involvement, leadership skills and a skill-testing webinar presentation. As part of this strategic partnership, Baxter Student
Ambassadors receive access to TIAO's network and resource library, among other perks such as a free registration to the Ontario Tourism Summit.
Group Lockhart
Interested in extending group health benefits to your members? Receive a complimentary price plan review and quotation from Group Lockhart. In alliance with Manulife Financial, help retain good employees and reduce turnover costs. Volume purchasing power for tax-free benefits such as Group Life, Accidental Death, Disability Income benefits, Prescription drug coverage, health coverage, dental coverage as well as tax effective savings through group retirement plans.