Why Join The International
Ecotourism Society?
Representing a worldwide network
of 1700 members from 55 professions and 65 countries,
the Society provides the most comprehensive and
effective way to remain current in this dynamic field.
We'd like to invite you to the growing ranks of
ecotourism professionals who are working with TIES to
make tourism a viable tool for conservation and
sustainable development. Member benefits vary
depending on the level of membership. Please see our
Description of Member Benefits
TIES Newsletter: Quarterly
international news on cutting-edge issues and the
latest ecotourism events and publications.
TIES Publications: Member
discounts on a comprehensive collection of books
ranging from practical advice on responsible design to
analysis of economic impacts of ecotourism. Click HERE
to visit the Bookstore.
Information Resources: Contact
names, referrals, literature references, and fact
sheets.
International Membership
Directory: Our worldwide listing of ecotourism
professionals.
Online Member Resource Center:
Available to all TIES members, this valuable password
enables access to the Ecotourism Explorer's
Member
Resource Center.
Tour Operator and Ecolodge Listing: Complimentary
listing for all Institutional level tour operator and
lodge members on the TIES website with web and e-mail
links.
How Much Does It Cost To
Join?
Student ($35.00 USD) :
Student membership is offered for full-time students
unable to join at a higher level. They receive the
TIES newsletter and discounted publications as well as
member access to the entire Ecotourism Explorer
website. Other benefits are available on a pay basis.
Members at this level are not included in the
Membership Directory.
Ecotourist ($35.00 USD) :
Appropriate for individuals who support the goals of
TIES but are not currently working in the field of
ecotourism. Ecotourist members receive the quarterly
newsletter and discounts on TIES publications. Other
benefits are available on a pay basis. Members at this
level are not included in the Membership Directory
Professional Membership
($75.00 USD): For PROFESSIONAL INDIVIDUALS with an
interest in ecotourism. Members at this level receive
the quarterly TIES Newsletter, discounts on
publications, inclusion as individuals in the annual
TIES International Membership Directory, a
complimentary copy of the Directory, and member access
to the entire Ecotourism Explorer website. Print-outs
of contacts from the TIES database are available for
$10.00 USD per request.
e-Professional Membership
($60.00 USD): e-Professional Members receive the
same benefits as Professional Members, but at a 20%
discount. These "e-Members" receive no printed
material from TIES and receive all their benefits
electronically via email and the Ecotourism Explorer
website.
Institutional Membership
($150.00 USD): This level of membership is
intended for ORGANIZATIONS AND GROUPS. Membership
benefits will be offered for up to three individuals
at the same mailing location. In addition to the
benefits of professional membership, Institutional
members have their organization recognized (rather
than an individual) in the Directory and other
notices, receive free print outs of contacts from the
TIES database, and are eligible for the TIES Tour
Operator,
Ecolodge, or Consultant
Service listing: e-Institutional Membership
($120.00 USD)
e-Institutional Members receive the same benefits as
Institutional Members, but at a 20% discount. These
"e-Members" receive no printed material from TIES and
receive all their benefits electronically via email
and the Ecotourism Explorer website.
Associate Institution
($500.00 USD): To recognize the contribution of
our Associate Institutions, this level of membership
receives the benefits of Institutional Membership as
well as acknowledgment in one quarterly newsletter, a
special featured listing in the Membership Directory
with a brief organizational description, and
complimentary print-outs of contacts from the TIES
database.
Supporting Institution
($1,000.00 USD): In addition to receiving the
benefits of our Associate Institutions, Supporting
Institutions receive recognition in the TIES
Newsletter for a full year, exclusive featured listing
in the Membership Directory with expanded
organizational description and logo, plus a variety of
benefits specially customized to each organization's
needs.
Notice: The International
Ecotourism Society is currently offering a 10%
discount on a Professional or Institutional level
membership to all current members of the Pacific
Asia Travel Association (PATA)!
http://www.ecotourism.org
ecomail@ecotourism.org
The International Ecotourism
Society
P.O. Box 668
Burlington, VT 05402 USA
Tel: (802) 651-9818
Fax: (802) 651-9819
Email: ecomail@ecotourism.org
