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Membership in Sunshine Coast Tourism

Click Image for  a monthly SCT Report and Statistics on this Website
Click Image for a monthly SCT Report and Statistics on this Website
All businesses on the Sunshine Coast are impacted by the tourism industry, and Sunshine Coast Tourism is dedicated to growing tourism and the economy of the Sunshine Coast.  Together we are all stronger.

To Join today, click the link below and fill out the form.  
We will respond quickly, and will get you up and running as soon as possible.
Join Sunshine Coast Tourism

~ Membership Fees ~

NOTE:  If you are currently a member of either: ~  Tourism Powell River or ~  Sunshine Coast Bed & Breakfast, Cottage Owners Association
....there is no need to fill out the 'Join' form -- You are already a member of Sunshine Coast Tourism.  Simply go in and create your Login information, after which a listing will be created by the Webmaster, ready for you to populate.  You will receive an email with instructions on how to populate your listing (see info below).

Make the Most of your Business Directory Listing

Click for larger view - Premiums have green background
Click for larger view - Premiums have green background
We are updating and upgrading our Business Directory, both to make it look more uniform and to allow for the option of purchasing a Premium Listing for $100/year.  Premium Listings offer the following benefits:
  • Your listing will reside at the top of each page of the Business Directory where your business currently appears (in rotation with any other Premium listings), and always above the standard listings  
  • You are able to add much more information and details about your business
  • You can add many more images.  
  • Here is a link showing the Premium listings (green background) vs. the standard listings (this may take a few seconds as it is on a test server).  If you click on the name 'Sample B&B' you will see the additional information that is provided for Accommodations.  The extra information is tailored to each business category.

  • To upgrade to a Premium listing and give your business some really excellent visibility, contact us at info@sunshinecoastcanada.com

Sunshine Coast Tourism Newsletter


We send out at least 2 newsletters each month.  These newsletters provide information about:
  • New developments regarding tourism on the Sunshine Coast
  • Special marketing opportunities for members of Sunshine Coast Tourism

Be sure to check them out to take advantage of all that membership in Sunshine Coast Tourism has to offer.

How to Create Your Login and Profile Information

If you are a Member of Sunshine Coast Tourism, you will need to have access to all the Member features of the website so that you can create your presence in the Member Listings.  Choose the link below and follow the instructions.


How to Create & Edit Your Business Directory Listing

Sample Business Directory Listing
Sample Business Directory Listing
The following link provides instructions on how to complete your Listing on our website's Business Directory.  If you are a member of Sunshine Coast Tourism, you are entitled to a free listing in the Business Directory.  

NOTE:  We do not create your listing for you because you know the most about your business and can best describe what you have to offer.


Online Payments

Online Payments Sunshine Coast Tourism uses Paypal for its secure online payment system.  As the longest running online payment option, we chose Paypal for the security and integrity it has proven over the years.  You can feel safe and secure using our online payment system.


Media Coverage

Media Coverage View a complete list of articles and other media coverage generated due to the hard work of Sunshine Coast Tourism and its partners:


Information Specific to Members

When you have been designated as a member, and login to http://www.sunshinecoastcanada.com, you will be able to view information and features available only to our members.  Look under 'About Us' > 'Members Only Resources' when logged in.  The information provided will grow as membership increases, and information specific and important to our members becomes available.

Board Member Update - Nov, 2009

Since the election of our Sunshine Coast Tourism Board in May of this year, there have been several changes in our Board membership.

In September, Jack Pope resigned as Treasurer to pursue his retirement dreams. Jack has been part of the planning and creation of SCT for the past 4 years and his energy, wisdom and enthusiasm will be missed but we are grateful for the work he has done to help launch our organization and will stay in touch with him. Jack will continue to be a voice for tourism as a director on the Vancouver Coast and Mountains Board

In October, Kevin Toth, Vice President Marketing also resigned to take on a new job in Toronto as CEO of Skyline Hotels and Resorts - a real feather in Kevin's cap as he continues to gain national recognition for his work in tourism. He will retain his interest in Rockwater Secret Cove Resort and continue as a member of SCT. Kevin also was a founding member of SCT and we acknowledge the tremendous work he has done to establish this organization.

We have been very fortunate to have been able to fill both the Treasurer and VP Marketing positions with competent skilled and enthusiastic new Board members.

Charlene Sanjenko is our new Treasurer. She currently works as a Business Development Consultant for non-profits and has a specific interest in promoting tourism on the Coast.
 
Celia Robben is our new VP Marketing. She is currently president of the Sunshine Coast Bed & Breakfast, Cottage Owners Association and on the BC Spirit committee promoting Olympic activities. She has demonstrated a strong background in web based and social media marketing as well as a commitment to tourism initiatives on the Coast.

We have also had the good fortune to invite three other new members onto the Board. They are:

Andy Cardiff - owner  and founder of Malaspina Water Taxi in Madeira Park and owner of C-Tow Marine Assistance Ltd.  Andy represents the tourism operators on the lower coast and sits on the membership committee.  

Christine Hollmann - Christine is a founding Director and Operations Manager for Terra Centric Adventures in Lund as an adventure leader and educator who has worked in international youth development and adventure tourism as facilitator, guide, tours and programs director and manager since 1990. Christine represents the tourism operators on the upper coast and also sits on Membership Committee.

Ann Nelson - operator of the Historic Patricia Theatre in Powell River who represents the Arts & Culture tourism sector for the Upper Coast.

Darren Robinson - New Executive Director of Tourism Powell River whose previous job was Marketing Manager for The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. Darren is also the Project Coordinator for the SCT Meetings and Retreats Project and Marketing Committee Chair. We are pleased to have a person with Darren's broad expertise working with us.

As President, I appreciate that tremendous commitment the volunteer Board members make to the success of SCT and while we miss those who have moved on, I believe that the new members bring a new energy and vitality to our Board and ensure its continuance

Sunshine Coast Tourism Membership Information

What is the Purpose of SUNSHINE COAST TOURISM, and
How Does it Affect Your Business?


The Province of B.C. has declared an initiative to double tourism revenues by 2015, and Sunshine Coast Tourism is your organization dedicated to achieving this goal for the Sunshine Coast.

How will this affect your business?  Sunshine Coast Tourism will be responsible for attracting tourists to the Sunshine Coast through print, web, radio and TV marketing campaigns, allowing individual businesses to simply market your own services and only on the Coast.  All off-Coast marketing will be handled by your new destination marketing organization.  This increased tourist traffic will directly impact your bottom line.

Please take a few moments to look through our new website to see valuable information for tourists coming to the Sunshine Coast, including a Business Directory which provides valuable exposure for the members of Sunshine Coast Tourism.
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