Application for Supplier Membership
SKITOPS is a national trade organization consisting of ski travel companies. Each company has been packaging and selling ski vacations for a minimum of five years, annually generates 10,000 skier days or lodging nights and maintains comprehensive general liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000.00. Further, each member must be recognized by four ski resorts or eight lodging properties as a wholesaler and they must be ARC or IATA approved. Also, we currently have over 100 suppliers, as Supplier Members.
Founded in 1989, SKITOPS established demanding criteria for membership to encourage professionalism and excellence. Our goal is to foster communication among suppliers, the media and consumers for the purpose of enhancing the quality of services provided by our members to the ski travel industry. Through cooperative efforts and increased understanding among entities, we believe there can be continued growth and a higher quality experience for the consumer.
Membership in SKITOPS includes:
- ACCESS TO THE SKITOPS NETWORK EACH SPRING. This meeting brings together the top ski tour operators and suppliers in an open forum including a formal and informal gathering to promote business. The two day network format will join each of the current Supplier Members with the ski travel companies in a face to face meeting. After the Network one day of social skiing is added for further personal contact. Registration for this meeting is $150.00 per attendee.
- Access to attend the SkiTops University / Convention in August - Here members gather for a training format. The timing of this meeting offers the goal of preseason news, programs and final details on resort, property and product enhancements or changes prior to ski season. A limited number of presentation slots are open for a 15 minute training session with tour operator members (last year over 60 front line agents and owners attended). There is ample time throughout the event for one on one networking and also several mixer events that bring the membership together. Registration for this meeting is $150.00 per attendee.
- Both meetings offer lodging and airport transfer discounts for attendees. The Spring Network has complimentary skiing for all attendees.
- Listing and linked contact information on our membership list and within the University pages.
- The opportunity to join our efforts to enhance the ski industry and increase sales
and efficiency.
- The opportunity to increase sales during value or slack periods.
- Networking with fellow ski tour operators, suppliers and ski industry professionals.
Membership Dues are paid on a yearly basis effective March 1 to February 28.
SKITOPS continues to grow in its importance within our industry. Hopefully you can see the benefits of your participation. If you have any questions or need additional information, call any member or specifically the membership committee.
The undersigned is hereby applying for:
Supplier Membership …Consisting of carriers, suppliers, purveyors of services and others whose products bring them in direct contact with ski travelers; also trade press, communications, media, public relations representatives and advertising agencies. Membership shall apply to single business address location.
ANNUAL DUES - by category
$1,500.00 - Lodging or property management companies with 500 or more units under management and ski resort companies with lifts located in more than one county. NOTE: Companies in this category are entitled will be guaranteed two appointment time slots with each Tour Operator
$750.00 - Ski resort companies with lifts in only one county, airline companies, publishers of magazines or newspapers, car rental companies with multiple locations, chamber of commerce or resort associations and lodging properties or property management companies with 151 - 499 units/rooms under management.
$500.00 - Ground transportation companies, lodging or property management companies with 1 - 150 units/rooms under management, single location car rental companies, foreign ground package providers, ski rental companies, sleigh ride operators, balloon operators, snowmobile operators, software providers, internet marketing, computer related services or other providers of related activities that bring them in direct contact with ski travelers.
For immediate consideration submit this form and send your payment:
Application and payment must be received by February 25
to be included in the upcoming Network.
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To Join: Complete this form and submit it. You will be sent your acceptance by email and an invoice for dues.
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