Affiliate Membership
Tourism Whistler’s Affiliate Membership Program provides businesses operating outside of Whistler's designated “Resort Land” the opportunity to establish a formal working-relationship with Tourism Whistler.
This program is designed to complement the services offered by our compulsory members and fill any gaps in the products and services available to Whistler's visitors.
Benefits of Becoming an Affiliate Member
As an Affiliate Member, you will have access to the same tools and resources available to all Tourism Whistler Members, including:
- The member website which serves as a central hub for information and resources.
- Visitor research reports and resort performance metrics prepared by the Tourism Whistler Research Department.
- Marketing resources, including seasonal campaign toolkits, member opportunities, business event opportunities, and access to professional photos, videos and b-roll.
- A business listing on the Whistler.com Business Directory.
- Weekly member newsletters, featuring updates on the latest tools and opportunities.
- Exclusive access to member-only meetings and events, such as the Summer and Winter Launches, Inside Scoop Trade Show, and Social & Digital Media Meetups.
- Opportunities for exposure through Tourism Whistler’s sales and marketing efforts (subject to discretion).
- Potential to be sold through Whistler.com, Whistler’s official source for visitor bookings and information (at the discretion of Whistler.com).
*Note: Affiliate Members are not eligible to vote at Tourism Whistler’s Annual General Meeting.
Membership Fees
The table below provides a general example of current fees for the main categories of Affiliate members. Please note that your business may not fall under one of these categories, and the fees for each business are determined based on several factors. Each application is evaluated by Tourism Whistler staff and acceptance into the program is not guaranteed.
| Business Type |
Criteria for Rate |
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
| Transportation |
Based on sales |
$624 |
$1,040 |
| Activity |
Based on sales |
$624 |
$1,040 |
| Retail |
Based on customer-facing space |
$624 |
$1,040 |
| Food & Beverage |
Based on customer-facing space |
$624 |
$1,040 |
| Service (e.g. spa) |
Based on customer-facing space |
$624 |
$1,040 |
| Accommodation |
Properties must be properly zoned and licensed |
| Single Property (e.g. B&B) |
Within Whistler (between Emerald and Function Junction) - 90% of Assessment Fee Value (based on number of bedrooms) |
| Single Property (e.g. B&B) |
Outside of Whistler (but nearby) - 25% of Assessment Fee Value (based on number of bedrooms) |
| Property Management Company |
Flat Fee - $1,040 |
| Hostel or Campground |
Flat Fee - $1,040 |
Prices quoted do not include GST
For any questions about fees, please contact Member Relations.