WTAY Membership Information

Types of memberships

Full Member

Companies and individuals directly involved in the wilderness tourism industry. Voting member. Full membership benefits, excluding participation in Yukon Wild Marketing program.

Fee: $150

Affiliate Member

Individuals, organizations or companies not directly involved in the industry as operators but support the objectives of the WTAY. Non-voting member.  All other membership benefits, excluding participation in Yukon Wild Marketing program.

Fee $150

Exchange Member

Member-based non-profit organizations. Non-voting member.  Membership fee of $150 may be waived in exchange for WTAY membership in organizations, project partnerships, information, or other benefits.

Benefits of membership

Marketing support

  • ​​10% discount on membership in the Yukon Wild marketing program including referrals if you are a member
  • Free hyperlink to your home page from our website
  • Free use of the WTAY logo (please see our Logo Standards Guide or contact our office for details)
  • Valuable marketing opportunities, such as media coverage and familiarization tours

Advocacy

  • Effective lobbying and information exchange on issues facing operators and guides
  • Representation in other organizations and to government
  • A strong and positive profile of our industry

Education and Communication

  • Free or discounted educational seminars
  • Regular E-News bulletins
  • Networking opportunities
  • Code of conduct guidelines for operators and staff

Business Resources

  • Wilderness tourism licensing information
  • Wilderness tourism business information
  • Access to industry research, reports and marketing studies
  • Membership directory and contacts
  • Yukon-Specific Liability Waiver
  • Crisis Communication plan template

Member Rewards Program

This program provides discounts and incentives to WTAY members when purchasing at several participating businesses in and around Whitehorse. Just show your up-to-date membership card and receive the benefit of joining WTAY.

WTAY respects the privacy of its members. The information provided is kept confidential and is not sold or traded in any manner.

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