FTA Supplier Membership
Industry members/suppliers shall be businesses involved in the development or support of family travel related products and services (excluding the media and travel agents).
This may include but is not limited to airlines, cruise lines, transportation companies, attractions, hotels, resorts, theaters, ticket brokers, insurance companies, public relation firms, technology companies, destination marketing organizations, tourism boards, tour operators and retail products.
*inclusive to all staff within the company
What We Offer
The FTA is committed to providing tools, resources and research to its members in support of their family travel businesses. To that end, the FTA is proud to offer members the following:
Newsletter – Our monthly newsletter, reaching over 2,500 members and family travel professionals who specialize in the business of planning family travel.
Webinars & Educational Workshops – Monthly webinars focusing on the latest trends, tips, destinations and research aimed to educate the family travel community.
NYU-FTA Annual Consumer Family Travel Survey – An annual industry report designed to discover emerging trends, helping industry professionals learn more about American families and their travel habits and attitudes.
Family-Friendly Certification Program – There is no better way to show you are an expert than through certification. FTA is offering the only family-friendly travel certification program for both the travel advisor and the supplier community.
Virtual & Live events – Whether partnering with other industry organizations or producing the FTA Summit, FTA is committed to providing conference-style events to bring together leading stakeholders and key influencers in family travel.
DMO/Supplier Membership Benefits
Membership Directory – FTA members receive inclusion in our Membership Directory and editorial, targeting the travel trade and families all across the U.S. through FTA’s social media channels and newsletters.
Connect to Key Media – Members have the opportunity to connect with and pitch stories to FTA’s membership of media professionals and influencers in family travel.
Networking – Via direct, facilitated connections and an online networking platform, FTA members can establish new trade connections to further diversify sales relationships.
Member-Only Events – FTA members receive exclusive invites and discounts to our industry conferences and events including our annual, trade-only conference, the FTA Summit.
Market Research – The FTA conducts comprehensive research studies on family travelers, and all members receive a free copy of our Annual US Family Travel Survey conducted by the FTA and NYU.
Business Discounts – The FTA leverages its collective buying power to bring discounted business services and promotions to its membership (via the members-only newsletter).
Standard Membership for Industry Suppliers*
*inclusive to all staff within the company
Annual Dues Sales Volume USD or equivalent $
$1850/year. Greater than $25 million annual sales
| $850/year | $5 million – $25 million annual sales |
$550/year. Less than $5 million annual sales
Standard Industry Membership for Tourism Boards/DMOs/CVBs*
*inclusive to all staff within the company
Annual Dues $1,500/year
Standard Industry Membership for Tourism Boards/DMOs/CVBs*
Annual Dues $300/year
If you are a former member of the FTA and would like to renew your membership, please email info@familytravel.org to reinstate your membership.
Alliance Partnership:
Supplier partners looking to lean into the association to support the overall work of the FTA, receive marketing benefits and show a commitment to the field of family travel, may be interested in an Alliance Partnership. Alliance Partnerships are designed to provide marketing benefits through an entire year. For 365 days, you will be aligned with the Family Travel Association—its work, its membership and the greater family travel audience. Learn more about becoming an alliance partner here.
Questions?
Email the FTA Team for more information.