Become a Member

Why? The reasons are many. Member benefits and opportunities abound. Membership at the Bureau enables you to tap into the $453.7 million visitor industry in Whatcom County.

Market further, reach more:

• Referrals from Bureau staff and volunteers in response to convention and tourism-related inquiries.
• Free Distribution of your brochures at our visitor center and satellite locations.
• Free Listings on our Web site and Bureau publications.
• Networking Opportunities at regularly scheduled events offer new ways to market your business.
• Sales Missions, conducted by our sales department, enables you to cost effectively market your company nationally and internationally.
• Bureau Mailings keep you informed about the visitor industry and Bureau programs.
• Educational Workshops and Presentations allow your business to engage more deeply in the visitor industry.
• Investment in the economic development of our region. Your membership dues provide the Bureau with the means to competitively market Bellingham Whatcom County as a visitor destination.
• Additional co-op member marketing opportunities. There’s even more co-op marketing channels offered to members that take businesses to the next level.

Partnership Levels

Associate – $185 per year

Applies to individuals, Bed and Breakfasts, in-county chambers of commerce and non-profit organizations, real estate agents from a bureau partner real estate office, seasonal charter and tour business.

Business – $245 per year

Any hotel with less than 100 sleeping rooms and business with a single location. Additional benefits include display of literature at information centers and free link on our Web site.

Tourism Sponsor – $375 per year

Hotels/motels with more than 100 rooms, businesses with more than one location, but less than three, marketing associations representing multiple businesses with one brochure. Benefits listed above plus additional services.

Corporate Sponsor – $575 per year

Large corporations, owners of multiple businesses (three or more), businesses with more than three locations. Additional benefits are provided.

Click here to apply or call us at 800-487-2032 (U.S. and Canada toll-free), or 360-671-3990.