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We offer four membership categories, and each one has different marketing opportunities attached to it.
We believe there is a membership option for every tourism business (or those looking to work with this industry) in the region, regardless of size, objective , or experience. Click on each level to see a detailed list of associated benefits.
The basic level of membership for very small businesses.
Bronze membership benefits include a website listing, invitations to Visit West networking events and workshops, discounted advertising opportunities and industry support & resources.
View the full list of benefits for Bronze members
The recommended entry level of membership for those interested in general leisure marketing opportunities, including group business and access to the travel trade.
Silver membership benefits include a website listing, inclusion in competitions and blog posts, opportunities to host press trips and familiarisation visits, invitations to Visit West networking events and workshops, discounted advertising opportunities and industry support & resources.
View the full list of benefits for Silver members
For those wanting to focus on both the leisure and business events markets, particularly developing opportunities for conference and events business.
Gold membership benefits include a website listing on our Convention Bureau website and one of our consumer sites (Visit Bath or Visit Bristol - if relevant), inclusion in competitions and blog posts, opportunities to host press trips and familiarisation visits, invitations to Visit West networking events and workshops, discounted advertising opportunities and industry support & resources.
View the full list of benefits for Gold members
This premium level of membership is aimed at businesses that want to significantly support and help develop the tourism industry, and in turn, receive a unique level of business support and inclusive marketing opportunities.
Partner membership benefits include the highest level of exposure on consumer and convention bureau websites, guaranteed social media posts, priority inclusion in consumer campaigns and press releases, discounted stand sharing at trade and B2B events, access to exclusive events and the opportunity to speak at Visit West events.
View the full list of benefits for Partner members
Supplier membership is for businesses that are looking to work with and promote their services to Visit West's 600+ members.
Supplier membership benefits include a supplier listing on the Visit West website, a dedicated solus email, featured social media posts, a feature in the Visit West newsletter, invitations to Visit West networking events and workshops and an opportunity to exhibit at the Visit West annual conference.
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If you can't find the information you are looking for, please get in touch with the membership team, who will point you in the right direction or chat through the options with you.
You can also find out more in our FAQs section.
Visit West partner membership offers businesses enhanced support & marketing, and the chance to support and grow and the West of England visitor economy.
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