Membership - Institutional member (schools, public and parapublic bodies, etc.)

Annual Membership Fee - $100 + taxes

Businesses outside Quebec: an additional $100 + tax is mandatory 

Benefits, visibility and services offered

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.

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
• 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

Support and professionalisation of the workforce

• 2 access to the online training on the distribution network "Maximize your sales in Quebec and abroad with tour operators and receptives", 
  • Initial value of $150
  • $25 for additional access
• 2 access to another training in an upcoming list 
• Training program and consulting services offered by our business partners for our members (specialized software, human resources, sales, marketing, accounting, insurance, etc.)

Label «ARF-Québec Certified»

• 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

Strategic Knowledge Monitoring and Transfer

• Access to market and sectoral studies

Requirements to become an Institutional Member

• Carry out tourism activities in Quebec, be non-profit, governmental or paragovernmental type (schools, universities, associations);
• 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 your annual membership fee as determined by the Board of Directors within the required time.