BECOME A MEMBER

DOES YOUR DESTINATION DESERVE THE CREATIVE FRIENDLY DESTINATION LABEL?

Here are some key reasons to consider membership:

1 Global Recognition and Credibility

Prestige: Being part of an internationally recognized network lends credibility and prestige to your destination, signaling to tourists that your offerings are of high quality and creatively engaging.
Trust: Tourists are more likely to trust and choose destinations affiliated with reputable organizations.

2 Networking Opportunities

Collaboration: Connect with other destinations, businesses, and stakeholders involved in creative tourism, facilitating partnerships and collaborative projects.
Knowledge Exchange: Share best practices, innovative ideas, and success stories with a global community of creative tourism professionals.

3 Marketing and Promotion

Visibility: Gain exposure through the CTN’s marketing channels, including its website, social media, newsletters, and international events.
Campaigns: Benefit from joint marketing campaigns and promotional activities that can reach a wider audience than individual efforts.

4 Access to Expertise and Resources

Workshops and Training: Access to specialized workshops, training sessions, and webinars that enhance skills and knowledge in creative tourism.
Guidance: Receive expert advice and support in developing and improving your creative tourism offerings.

5 Quality Standards and Best Practices

Benchmarking: Learn about and implement best practices in creative tourism to ensure high-quality experiences for visitors.
Standards: Align with the network’s standards for creative tourism, helping to maintain and enhance the quality of your programs.

6 Advocacy and Representation

Voice in the Industry: Be part of a collective voice advocating for the interests of creative tourism at international forums, conferences, and policy discussions.
Influence: Contribute to shaping the future of creative tourism by participating in CTN’s initiatives and projects.

7 Innovation and Inspiration

Trends: Stay informed about the latest trends, innovations, and developments in the creative tourism sector.
Ideas: Gain inspiration from successful case studies and innovative projects from other members of the network.

8 Economic and Social Benefits

Sustainable Tourism: Promote sustainable tourism practices that benefit the local economy and community.
Cultural Preservation: Support the preservation and celebration of local culture, traditions, and crafts.

9 Access to Funding Opportunities

Grants and Funding: Increase your chances of securing grants and funding opportunities available through CTN’s partnerships and initiatives.
Support: Get assistance in identifying and applying for relevant funding sources.

WHO?

Today, membership is open to destinations of all kinds deserving the CreativeFriendlyDestination label.

Such destinations – be they a small village, a town, an island, a rural area, a winter destination, or a metropolis …- must be represented by an official organization: DMO, Ministry, or local administration (Municipality, Direction of Tourism, Department of Culture,  etc.).

Does your destination deserve the CreativeFriendly label? Please, see “HOW?

Should you be interested in joining the Creative Tourism Network® under another category, please feel free to submit your proposal to info@creativetourismnetwork.org

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