Direct Services Membership (Full)

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Direct Services (DS)

These are full members that are allowed one (1) vote at the Association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). Representatives must be members for 2 years before they are eligible to be the President of THAG. The categories are:

  • Indigenous Communities in Tourism
  • Groups of Companies
  • International Operators
  • Regional Destination Management and Marketing Organisations
  • Bronze Membership
  • Silver Membership
  • Gold Membership
  • Platinum Membership

Non-Direct Services (NDS)

Allied Membership

Any companies involved in the tourism industries which are directly or indirectly associated with the regular members in their business operations, such as furniture manufacturers and suppliers, banks, security companies and the like.

This category also includes any student currently enrolled in a secondary or tertiary institution.

This is a non-voting category.

Benefits:

  • Access to network
  • Product Promotion
  • Advocacy

General Benefits

  • People Development
  • Access to member based events –  M2M Engagements and networking opportunities
  • Assistance with registering operations for GTA for Licensing

Marketing and Promotions

  • Promotion in the new THAG Quarterly Newsletter
  • Listing as a THAG Member on the all THAG platforms with company profile, logo, website & 4 images at 300dpi in PNG format
  • Listing in the Annual Explore Guyana Magazine (The Official Tourist Guide of Guyana), website of THAG and Explore Guyana
  • Free display of brochures at the CJIA- Timehri and EFC Airport- Ogle,
  • Member event promotion on EG Calendar of Events
  • Promotion -Media Fam Tours, Trade Events

Advocacy

  • Notifications on industry issues and developments
  • Opportunities to be heard through various feedback loops, surveys, and representation by the Board of Directors
  • Assist with the GTA licensing process

DS Categories

Indigenous Communities in Tourism

Any Indigenous community in tourism that invites tourists to experience their culture, food, interpretation and activities.

Each member in this category is eligible for one (1) vote.


Groups of Operations

The category facilitates an organization (s) serving as holders and or representing multiple tourism, hospitality and affiliated operations.

The group will be eligible for one (1)vote and a listing of the facilities represented at the start of each financial year.


International Operators

This category includes any international tour operator selling inbound tours to Guyana.

Each member in this category is eligible for one (1) vote and afforded a single listing in the publication.


Regional Destination Management and Marketing Organisations (RDMMO)

The category recognizes regional tourism and hospitality enterprises and partners within that geographical space.

The group shall appoint one (1) representative to be eligible to cast one (1) vote on their behalf at the Annual General Meeting and in any other business of the Association.

The RDMMO has to provide a listing of financial lodgings and partners for representation through the Association at the start of each financial year.

Benefits:

  • Advocacy - Notifications on industry issues and developments
  • Access to networks
  • Access to Capacity building and training opportunities

Bronze Membership

  • Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and Start-up Businesses
  • Tour Guides
  • Students (No voting rights; Access to internship and job placement)

Silver Membership

This category includes any standalone tourism business such as small hotels, restaurants, tour operators, domestic air carriers, bars, transportation providers, travel agencies, tourism consultants and gift and craft shops.

Each member in this category is eligible for one (1) vote and afforded a single listing in the publication.


Gold Membership

This category includes any tourism business with operations offering other services such accommodation, tour operators, domestic, bars, transportation providers, travel agencies, tourism consultants and gift and craft shops. etc.

Each member in this category is eligible for one (1) vote and afforded two (2) listings in theExplore Guyana Magazine. 


Platinum Membership 

This category includes international air carriers and any large accommodation services as hotels of100+ rooms.

Each member in this category is eligible for one (1) vote and three(3) listing of services.