Membership

Who are we?

Visit West is the officially accredited Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) for the visitor economy in Bristol, Bath & North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.  

What is membership?

By becoming a Visit West member, you will have access to a suite of benefits and services for your business and it also means becoming part of a network of over 700 like-minded businesses, working together to develop and market the region to consumers, the global travel trade, and the business events industry.

Membership provides businesses with a range of marketing opportunities designed to help businesses reach a wider audience and connect them with routes to market that may not be possible independently. It also provides business support, easy connections, industry insight, unique marketing opportunities, exclusive member events, networking and more.

For an overview of some of the key membership benefits, read our seven reasons to become a Visit West member.

Who is membership suitable for?

Membership is suitable for most tourism and hospitality businesses in the region. Below are just a few sectors that we work with, however we welcome enquiries from any business interested in attracting the visitor and/or business events markets. If you are unsure whether membership is suitable for your organisation, please get in touch, as it's likely that there will be various options available to you.

• Accommodation
• Food & Drink
• Visitor Attractions
• Activities and Tours
• Event Venues and Suppliers
• Retail

Membership Categories

There are four membership categories, each of which offer different levels of marketing opportunities and benefits. We believe that there is a membership option for every tourism business in the region, regardless of size, objectives or experience.

• Supplier - Supplier membership is recommended for businesses who are looking to work with and promote their services to Visit West 600+ members.

• Bronze - The basic level of membership for very small businesses. 

• Silver - The recommended entry level of membership for those interested in general leisure marketing opportunities, including group business and access to travel trade. 

• Gold - For businesses aiming to focus on both leisure and business events markets. Particularly beneficial for businesses interested in developing opportunities for conference and events business.

• Partner - The premium level of membership, aimed at businesses who want to significantly support and help develop the tourism industry and in turn receive a unique level of business support and inclusive marketing opportunities. 

Find an overview of the different membership levels and their benefits here.

How Do I Apply?

To apply, please complete our quick and easy application form. Once completed, one of the membership team will be in touch with you to talk through the next steps.

Get in touch

If you can't find the information you are looking for, please get in touch with one of the membership team who will point you in the right direction or chat through the options with you.