New Member Info

The Yarra Valley Regional Tourism Association Inc is the peak tourism association in the Yarra Valley with over 200 members and an elected Committee of Management. The Association is a financially independent, non-profit tourism association and strives to maximise the benefits of tourism to the region and its members.

The public face of the Association, the Visitor Information Centre, is a professionally managed and accredited Level 2 Centre. The management, staff and volunteers are committed to delivering a positive, unique and remembered tourism experience to all visitors.

The Association derives its income from the Yarra Valley Visitor Information Centre Booking Service, advertising income from the production of the Map & Visitor Guide and Membership Support.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED  

·       Become an Active Member

·       Attend our Regular Meetings

·       Nominate for the Committee

·       Share Your Ideas and Expertise

·       Become a Volunteer

·       Network with other Operators and Gain Friendships

·       Support the YVRTA and Grow Your Business

WHERE DO YOUR FEES GO

·       Employment of Professional Staff

·       Operational Costs

·       Training of Volunteers

·       Wide Distribution of ‘Map and Visitor Guide’

·       Marketing Opportunities

MEMBER BENEFITS

·       Free webpage on visityarravalley.com.au including full access to 24 hour on-line booking service

·       Professionally managed and accredited Visitor Information Centre

·       Essential links with Yarra Valley & The Dandenongs Marketing, Tourism Victoria, Shire of Yarra Ranges and other tourism bodies

·       Visitor referrals by personalised staff

·       Voting rights (one full voting right per membership)

·       Committee nomination

·       Authority to list on visitvictoria.com

·       Training / Workshops

·       Brochure / Promotional display at VIC

·       Discount advertising in the 'Map & Visitor Guide'

·       Networking opportunities to promote your business

·       Regular meetings

·       Certificate of membership

·       Opportunity to participate in Festivals and Tourism related shows

·       Access to high profile media lifestyle programs eg. The Great Outdoors, Discover, Postcards, Getaway

·       YVRTA works in partnership with major wine and food groups

MEMBERSHIP FEES

·       Joining Fee                                      $   50.00 + GST

(New Members Only)            

·       General Membership                    $ 450.00 + GST

Includes all tourism related businesses, restaurants and cafes, hotels, accommodation providers and tour operators.

·       Affiliate Membership                    $ 290.00 + GST

This category comprises members who are full financial members of other recognised Tourism Associations.

·       Business/Trade Membership     $ 190.00 + GST

This level is to foster business sector association with YVRTA, ideal for service and retails industry. eg small business, shop fronts, trades people, professionals, general non tourism businesses.

·       Friends of YVRTA                           $  30.00 + GST

(no voting rights)

Includes volunteers, interested persons. Benefits: Networking.

All Bookings and Sales made on behalf of members attract a 10% commission plus GST.

For further information on joining the Yarra Valley Regional Tourism Association please contact:

Yarra Valley Visitor Information Centre
The Old Courthouse
Harker Street
HEALESVILLE
VIC 3777

Phone: +61 3 5962 2600

Fax: +61 3 5962 2040

Email: info@visityarravalley.com.au