Membership Online Application
Members residing outside the Mossel Bay Municipal Area
It is common practice in the Tourism Industry, that businesses operating outside a municipal area do not enjoy the same benefits as normal members of the Local Tourism Office. Membership is also granted at a reduced fee. When considering this type of membership, the following criteria are important:
- Outside members can display their pamphlets in the Mossel Bay Tourism office.
- Outside members are on our mailing list and receives regular e-mails and updates
- Outside members are invited to our annual meet and greet
- Outside members do not have voting rights at AGM’s or any other meetings of Mossel Bay Tourism.
- Outside membership excludes being listed on Mossel Bay Tourism`s website.
- Outside membership excludes listing in Mossel Bay Tourism`s Official Visitors Guide.
- Outside membership excludes social media posts on Mossel Bay Tourism social media platforms.
UPON SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION THE MEMBER SHALL
- Supply all of the necessary information regarding the establishment to Mossel Bay Tourism (MBT) to ensure that our marketing information is a fair representation of your business.
- Supply an adequate amount of brochures or 1 QR code leaflet for one DL sized box on the brochure rack and ensure that brochures are restocked.
- Supply one (laminated) A4 page with photos, a short description, contact details, the name and address of the establishment which will be placed in the accommodation files in the office of Mossel Bay Tourism.
- Ensure that, on a regular basis, the file inserts are updated to contain the most recent pictures and information.
- Supply copies of all grading, zoning certificates and any applicable operating licenses.
- It is the responsibility of the product owner to ensure that its website listing is updated, correct and a fair representation of the business. The same applies for any printed material that is done on behalf of the business. Should we not receive any correspondence with regards to the accuracy of marketing material we will assume it as correct.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
- Members will receive a membership certificate to indicate that the membership criteria have been fulfilled.
- Contribution to making Mossel Bay a premier tourism destination: We value your input and offer an open-door policy for new ideas and ventures; assisting with key information when and where possible. This also includes representation at trade and consumer shows, the promotion of events and festivals, public relations and communication, advertising campaigns, production of brochures & maps.
- Accreditation: Being recognized as a trustworthy associate of the official tourism body.
- Networking Events: Meet and connect with our partners and fellow members.
- Product display in the Mossel Bay Tourism office (brochures or QR code leaflet).
- Website listing on www.visitmosselbay.co.za
- Listing in OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE TO MOSSEL BAY – Mossel Bay Official Destination Guide
- Access to relevant general information, a limited amount of maps and visitors guides supplied by Mossel Bay Tourism.
- Social Media exposure on a rotational basis for all our members.
Facebook | 52k followers & Instagram - Discounted rates and preference for media positioning across select marketing platforms (magazines, e-newsletters, website and social media) with Mossel Bay Tourism.
- Free access to marketing and tourism data as it is developed.
- Recognition as a Mossel Bay Tourism Member on all our media platforms.
- Voting at the AGM to elect Board Members and influence policy.
Mossel Bay Tourism cannot guarantee reservations but will refer enquiries to paid up members. Please note that there is a WhatsApp group for accommodation where we post accommodation enquiries. Should you wish to be added to the group, please let the Membership Manager know.
PLEASE NOTE : Complaints with regard to members from the public will be investigated. Membership might be revoked and paid up months of membership fees will be forfeited.