Annual Membership Fee - $600 + taxes 

Base cost - 300$  
Continuing Education Program (Mandatory) - $300 
Businesses outside Quebec: an additional $100 + tax is mandatory

Benefits, Visibility and Services Offered - Staying Active and Connected to the Distribution Network 

Since 2008, ARF-Québec has been working to enhance the tourism sector and your expertise by developing a comprehensive program of benefits and services for its members.

Discounted access to events and networking events

• Annual Conference 
• Annual general meeting including a training, networking and visibility component for Certified-ARF-Québec companies.
• Mini-scholarship in nature and adventure
• Right to vote 
• Committee participation (labour, funding and technology, marketing)

Promotion and marketing assistance

• Complete media kit, to position you and promote your company nationally or internationally, in B2B or B2C
• Visibility and promotion on explorequebec.com (sends dedicated newsletters)

Support and professionalization of the workforce

• Continuing education program offering 4 basic accesses to train your members and unlimited access to train your employees on the distribution network through the training  "Maximize your sales in Quebec and internationally with tour operators and receptives",,

  • Possibility to add additional accesses per package of 4 in order to obtain the ideal training plan for all your members and thus use the label ARF-Québec certified. The cost is $200 per 4 access package (Value of $150 per access).
• You will also have access to a second online training (coming soon) 
• Free training in your association “Comment séduire le réseau de distribution touristique international” offered by ARF-Québec to ATR and ATS and their members – Excluding travel and accommodation expenses
• Training and product evaluation caravan, funded in part by ARF-Québec:  Receptives and tour operators are invited to the regions to train suppliers on their needs, markets and clienteles, including facility visits
• Regular virtual touchpoints with receptives and tour operators 
• Training program and consulting services offered by our business partners (specialized software, human resources, sales, marketing, accounting, insurance, etc.)

Use of the «ARF-Québec Certified» Label

• Accreditation is granted once the exam passes the training "Maximize your sales in Quebec and internationally with tour operators and receptives".
• The "ARF-Québec Certified" accreditation is a guarantee of confidence for all receptives and tour operators who wish to do business with you, confirming your knowledge of the distribution network, its needs and expectations.
• All accredited companies will also be listed in a catalogue and promoted on the ARF-Québec website
• Participation of “ARF-Québec Certified” companies in a networking event at the AGM or annual conference.

Strategic Knowledge Monitoring and Transfer

• Access to market and sectoral studies
• Annual statistical report by region on the impact of Explore Québec

Requirements to become an Association Member

• Carry out tourism activities in Quebec as a sectoral, regional or local tourism association (ATR, ATS, local tourism office, settlement management companies or groups of multi-regional or multi-sectoral attractions and accommodations);
• Complete an annual marketing profile that will be provided to all receptive members and tour operators only;
• Promote the various trainings and webinars offered by the ARF-Québec to its members on the distribution network, its markets and clientele;­
• Comply with and comply with the General Regulations and the ARF-Québec Code of Ethics.
• Inform the ARF-Québec, without delay, of any change in its status and of any fact or circumstance that may affect the conditions of its membership in the association;
• Willingness to receive promotional emails, news releases, newsletters and invitations to various RTA activities;
• Pay the annual membership fee as determined by the Board of Directors within the required time.